UAD Pultec Passive EQ Collection vs Waves PuigTec EQs
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
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
| UAD Pultec Passive EQ Collection | Waves PuigTec EQs | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $39+ | $35+ |
| Dubspot Score | 8.7 | 8.0 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Units | EQP-1A, MEQ-5, HLF-3C | EQP-1A and MEQ-5 |
| Type | Passive tube EQ collection | Pultec-style EQ bundle |
| Classic uses | Bass/kick lows, vocal air, mid power region, lo-fi filtering | — |
| Platform | Native macOS/Windows; Apollo/UAD-2 versions where licensed | — |
| Authorization | iLok account | — |
| Trial | 14-day demos available | — |
| Developer | — | Waves with Jack Joseph Puig |
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