Renaissance Equalizer vs UAD Pultec Passive EQ Collection

Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.

Effect

Renaissance Equalizer

Waves · $35–$99

8.0
Great
Effect

UAD Pultec Passive EQ Collection

Universal Audio · $39+

8.7
Great

Which should you buy?

On the Dubspot Score, UAD Pultec Passive EQ Collection comes out ahead (8.7). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.

Specs compared

Renaissance EqualizerUAD Pultec Passive EQ Collection
Price$35–$99$39+
Dubspot Score8.08.7
FormatsVST3, AU, AAXVST3, AU, AAX
Product typeeffect from Waves
DeveloperWaves
Typical price$35–$99
FormatsVST3, AU, AAX
Primary jobfocused effect work in modern sessions
Catalog statusCurrent as of 2026
UnitsEQP-1A, MEQ-5, HLF-3C
TypePassive tube EQ collection
Classic usesBass/kick lows, vocal air, mid power region, lo-fi filtering
PlatformNative macOS/Windows; Apollo/UAD-2 versions where licensed
AuthorizationiLok account
Trial14-day demos available

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