8.6Great
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.
Plugin comparison
Mäag Audio EQ4 vs PSP ClassicQlite
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
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PSP ClassicQlite is a free British console EQ voiced after early Neve designs, with musical shelves, a bell band, a high-pass filter and PSP's second-generation SAT saturation.
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Specs compared
| Signal | Mäag Audio EQ4 | PSP ClassicQlite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199 | Free |
| Dubspot Score | 8.6 | — |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST, VST3, AU, AAX |
| Type | 6-band EQ with AIR BAND | British console EQ (early Neve voiced) |
| Signature feature | AIR BAND high-frequency lift | — |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX via Plugin Alliance | VST, VST3, AU, AAX (64-bit) |
| Platforms | macOS and Windows | Windows 10 to 11; macOS 10.14 to macOS 27 (Intel and Apple Silicon) |
| Price | — | Free |
| EQ bands | — | Low shelf, high shelf, midrange bell, high-pass (20 Hz to 400 Hz) |
| Saturation | — | PSP second-generation SAT stage |
| Authorization | — | Free iLok account, three activations |
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