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Nolvra RIDGE

Nolvra / $89

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.

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Nolvra RIDGE 24-band dynamic EQ with resonance marks
The Dubspot verdict

The Dubspot verdict

A 24-band dynamic EQ that scans a take and marks up to eight resonances on a time axis. $89. No spectral dynamics, no AAX, Apple Silicon on Mac.

Best for Mixers who want a dynamic EQ that will hunt ringing, then leave the rest of the 24 bands for finishing.

Pros

  • SCAN marks up to 8 resonances on a time axis
  • 24 bands, 6 shapes, mid/side, per-band dynamics
  • Zero latency in this release; MATCH for level-matched A/B
  • $89, 7-day trial, included in All-Access

Cons

  • No spectral dynamics, surround, vintage models, or AAX
  • macOS is Apple Silicon only
  • Windows is VST3 only

Field notes

Overview

RIDGE is Nolvra's 24-band dynamic EQ. Press SCAN to mark up to eight resonances on a time axis. APPLY writes those marks into bands whose cut lives in the dynamic range. MATCH prints the level change so A/B stays honest.

Street price is $89. A 7-day trial needs no card. Two machines. AU, VST3, and standalone on macOS 11+ Apple Silicon; VST3 on 64-bit Windows. Sold direct from nolvra.com/products/ridge.

Compared with Pro-Q 4 it has the scan and not the spectral / surround rows. Compared with soothe3 it is an EQ you finish in, not a suppressor. Read the RIDGE and IMAGER first look.

Technical matrix

Specifications

Type
24-band dynamic EQ with resonance scan
Scan
Up to 8 marks, 5-second window, time axis
Version
0.24.3
Formats
macOS AU/VST3/standalone; Windows VST3
System
macOS 11+ Apple Silicon; 64-bit Windows
Price
$89; All-Access $19.99/mo or $199/yr

Last verified 2026-09-11

Quick reference

FAQ

How much does RIDGE cost?

RIDGE is $89 from Nolvra, with a 7-day no-card trial. It is included in All-Access at $19.99/month or $199/year.

What does SCAN do?

SCAN listens to the take and marks up to eight resonances that stay through a five-second window, then APPLY writes them into dynamic bands.

What formats does RIDGE support?

AU, VST3, and standalone on macOS 11+ Apple Silicon. VST3 on 64-bit Windows.

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