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.
Plugin comparison
TDR VOS SlickEQ 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, TDR VOS SlickEQ 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 | TDR VOS SlickEQ | Kiive Audio Warmy EP1A |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | $49 |
| Dubspot Score | 8.6 | 8.1 |
| Formats | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Type | Semi-parametric mixing / mastering EQ | Pultec-style tube EQ |
| Price | Free | — |
| EQ models | American, British, German, Soviet | — |
| Bands | Low / Mid / High + 18 dB/oct high-pass | — |
| Formats | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX (64-bit primary) | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Platforms | Windows 7+; macOS 10.9+ | — |
| Collaboration | Variety of Sound + Tokyo Dawn Labs | — |
| Manual | https://docs.tokyodawn.net/slickeq-manual/ | — |
| Developer | — | Kiive Audio |
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