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Best EQ Plugins
The strongest eq plugins in the Dubspot database, ranked by Dubspot Score with specs, prices, and full reviews.
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Best EQ Plugins
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FabFilter Pro-Q 4
FabFilter Pro-Q 4 is an equalizer plug-in with up to 24 bands, dynamic EQ, spectral dynamics, and linear/natural/zero-latency phase modes.
DeveloperFabFilterPrice$199 - 029.0EssentialEffect
soothe3
soothe3 is oeksound's dynamic resonance suppressor, adding a single Detail knob, an adaptive Soft mode, and low-latency processing over soothe2.
DeveloperoeksoundPrice— - 038.9GreatEffect
Tone Projects Michelangelo
Tone Projects Michelangelo is an official Hendyamps tube EQ plugin—broad interactive bands, Aggression drive, dynamic EQ, Mid/Side, and transient/body separation for mastering color.
DeveloperTone Projects / HendyampsPrice$249 - 048.8GreatEffect
soothe2
soothe2 is oeksound's dynamic resonance suppressor that automatically detects and reduces problematic resonances and harshness in audio.
DeveloperoeksoundPrice— - 058.7GreatEffect
Gullfoss
Gullfoss is an intelligent equalizer that uses a computational auditory perception model to improve a mix's clarity, detail, spatiality, and balance.
DeveloperSoundtheoryPrice— - 068.7GreatEffect
UAD Pultec Passive EQ Collection
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.
DeveloperUniversal AudioPrice$39+ - 078.6GreatEffect
DMG Audio EQuilibrium
DMG Audio EQuilibrium by DMG Audio. A massively flexible pro EQ with vintage models and a reconfigurable UI—built for engineers who outgrow simpler EQs.
DeveloperDMG AudioPrice$249 - 088.6GreatEffect
Mäag Audio EQ4
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.
DeveloperPlugin Alliance / Mäag AudioPrice$199 - 098.6GreatEffect
Softube Reference 1998 Equalizer
Softube Reference 1998 Equalizer models a passive tube EQ with four parallel bands and a tube stage for warm, saturated color on mix buses and masters.
DeveloperSoftubePrice79 USD/EUR intro, ~99 USD/EUR regular - 108.6GreatEffect
TDR Nova
TDR Nova is Tokyo Dawn Labs' free parallel dynamic equalizer for parametric EQ, dynamic EQ, multiband compression, and wideband dynamics.
DeveloperTokyo Dawn LabsPriceFree - 118.6GreatEffect
TDR VOS SlickEQ
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.
DeveloperTokyo Dawn LabsPriceFree - 128.6GreatEffect
UAD Neve 1073 Preamp & EQ Collection
UAD Neve 1073 Preamp & EQ Collection is the licensed Neve channel amp/EQ emulation for Apollo Unison tracking and UAD-2 DSP mixing color.
DeveloperUniversal AudioPrice$149+ - 138.5GreatEffect
Brainworx bx_digital V3
Brainworx bx_digital V3 by Plugin Alliance / Brainworx. A pioneering mid/side mastering EQ with deep bands and dynamics—still a serious stereo-bus and mastering tool.
DeveloperPlugin Alliance / BrainworxPrice$299 - 148.5GreatEffect
Kiive Audio VX-Q
A British-style tone-shaping EQ plugin with transformer saturation modes for color and detail on any source.
DeveloperKiive AudioPrice$39.00 - 158.5GreatEffect
Sonnox Oxford EQ
Sonnox Oxford EQ (Sonnox) — effect from Sonnox. Score 8.5/10, price $300, formats and comparisons.
DeveloperSonnoxPrice$300 - 168.4GreatEffect
oeksound bloom
Bloom is an adaptive tone shaper that analyzes a signal's character and corrects its perceived tonal balance for a more even sound.
DeveloperoeksoundPrice— - 178.4GreatEffect
Baby Audio Smooth Operator
A spectral balancing plugin that dynamically removes harshness, mud, and masking from a track only when and where those frequencies occur.
DeveloperBaby AudioPrice— - 188.3GreatEffect
Dangerous Music BAX EQ
Dangerous Music BAX EQ by Plugin Alliance / Dangerous Music. Broad Baxandall shelving for mastering-style tone shifts—simple, musical, and built for big-picture EQ moves.
DeveloperPlugin Alliance / Dangerous MusicPrice$249 - 198.2GreatEffect
Mastering The Mix MIXROOM
Mastering The Mix MIXROOM by Mastering The Mix. An intelligent EQ guided by tonal targets—fast balance help for mix buses and groups.
DeveloperMastering The MixPrice$79 - 208.2GreatEffect
sonible smart:EQ 4
sonible smart:EQ 4 is an AI-powered equalizer that detects and corrects spectral imbalances and balances up to 10 tracks together.
DevelopersoniblePrice€129.00 - 218.2GreatEffect
Waves F6 Floating-Band Dynamic EQ
Waves F6 Floating-Band Dynamic EQ by Waves. Six floating dynamic EQ bands for surgical vocal and bus control—often on deep sale and still highly useful.
DeveloperWavesPrice$35+ - 228.1GreatEffect
Slate Digital Fresh Air
Slate Digital Fresh Air is a free (or bundle-included) air and presence enhancer for adding high-end clarity to mixes and masters.
DeveloperSlate DigitalPriceFree - 238.1GreatEffect
Kiive Audio Warmy EP1A
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.
DeveloperKiive AudioPrice$49 - 248.0GreatEffect
Renaissance Equalizer
Renaissance Equalizer (Waves) — effect from Waves. Score 8.0/10, price $35–$99, formats and comparisons.
DeveloperWavesPrice$35–$99 - 258.0GreatEffect
Sie-Q
Sie-Q (Soundtoys) — effect from Soundtoys. Score 8.0/10, price $99, formats and comparisons.
DeveloperSoundtoysPrice$99 - 268.0GreatEffect
Waves PuigTec EQs
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.
DeveloperWavesPrice$35+ - 277.9GoodEffect
Pad Works DAMP
Pad Works DAMP is a 39-dollar dynamic resonance suppressor for macOS that pulls down ring and harshness only while it happens, with a fast three-zone workflow.
DeveloperPad WorksPrice$39 - 287.6GoodEffect
Mastering The Mix BASSROOM
BASSROOM is a low-end mastering EQ plugin that helps shape bass frequencies so mixes translate clearly across playback systems.
DeveloperMastering The MixPrice— - 29N/AEffect
Nolvra RIDGE
RIDGE is Nolvra's 24-band dynamic EQ with a resonance scan and time axis. $89, 7-day trial, All-Access. AU, VST3, standalone on Apple Silicon; VST3 on Windows.
DeveloperNolvraPrice$89 - 30N/AEffect
Rocksolid Audio TEQ-6P
TEQ-6P is Rocksolid Audio's six-band valve EQ that solves the circuit in real time. Standard $109, Unique $159. VST3, AU, AAX on Mac and Windows.
DeveloperRocksolid AudioPrice$109 / $159 Unique - 31N/AEffect
WET VST WetEQ
WetEQ by Ronald Klarenbeek is a free, MIT-licensed British console-style four-band VST3 EQ for Windows, Linux, and macOS.
DeveloperWET VSTPriceFree
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