8.6Great
Mäag Audio EQ4 by Plugin Alliance / Mäag Audio. The AIR BAND EQ that opens vocals and mix tops without harshness. Simple, musical, and still everywhere on pop sessions.
Plugin comparison
Mäag Audio EQ4 vs Kiive Audio Warmy EP1A
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
Independent score / workflow fit / buying signal
Contenders
The side-by-side
8.1Great
Kiive Audio Warmy EP1A by Kiive Audio. A Pultec-style tube EQ from Kiive: musical broadstroke curves at a friendlier price than flagship Pultec collections.
Score verdict
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, Mäag Audio EQ4 comes out ahead (8.6). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | Mäag Audio EQ4 | Kiive Audio Warmy EP1A |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199 | $49 |
| Dubspot Score | 8.6 | 8.1 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Type | 6-band EQ with AIR BAND | Pultec-style tube EQ |
| Signature feature | AIR BAND high-frequency lift | — |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX via Plugin Alliance | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Platforms | macOS and Windows | — |
| Developer | — | Kiive Audio |
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