Plugin comparison
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
Independent score / workflow fit / buying signal
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Contenders
UAD Pultec Passive EQ Collection includes EQP-1A, MEQ-5, and HLF-3C tube EQ emulations for musical low-end boosts, mid sculpting, and filters.
Waves PuigTec EQs by Waves. Jack Joseph Puig's Pultec EQP-1A and MEQ-5 pair: musical tube-style EQ curves at typical Waves sale prices.
Score verdict
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.
Technical matrix
| Signal | 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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