8.6Great
TDR Nova is Tokyo Dawn Labs' free parallel dynamic equalizer for parametric EQ, dynamic EQ, multiband compression, and wideband dynamics.
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TDR Nova vs TDR VOS SlickEQ
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
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8.6Great
TDR VOS SlickEQ is a free musical semi-parametric EQ from Tokyo Dawn Labs and Variety of Sound, with four EQ models and subtle output saturation stages.
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Specs compared
| Signal | TDR Nova | TDR VOS SlickEQ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Dubspot Score | 8.6 | 8.6 |
| Formats | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX |
| Type | Parallel dynamic equalizer | Semi-parametric mixing / mastering EQ |
| Version | 2.2.2 | — |
| Bands | 4 dynamic EQ bands + high-pass and low-pass sections | Low / Mid / High + 18 dB/oct high-pass |
| Use cases | Parametric EQ, dynamic EQ, frequency-selective / multiband / wideband compression | — |
| Formats | VST2, VST3, AAX (Win 64-bit); VST2, VST3, AU, AAX (Mac 64-bit) | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX (64-bit primary) |
| System | Windows 7+; macOS 10.9+; OpenGL support | — |
| Paid upgrade | TDR Nova GE (Gentleman's Edition) adds bands and dynamics modes | — |
| Price | — | Free |
| EQ models | — | American, British, German, Soviet |
| Platforms | — | Windows 7+; macOS 10.9+ |
| Collaboration | — | Variety of Sound + Tokyo Dawn Labs |
| Manual | — | https://docs.tokyodawn.net/slickeq-manual/ |
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