8.1Great
Slate Digital Fresh Air is a free (or bundle-included) air and presence enhancer for adding high-end clarity to mixes and masters.
Plugin comparison
Slate Digital Fresh Air vs Mäag Audio EQ4
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
Independent score / workflow fit / buying signal
Contenders
The side-by-side
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.
Score verdict
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, Mäag Audio EQ4 comes out ahead (8.6). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | Slate Digital Fresh Air | Mäag Audio EQ4 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | $199 |
| Dubspot Score | 8.1 | 8.6 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Type | High-end enhancer / exciter-style tool | 6-band EQ with AIR BAND |
| Developer | Slate Digital | — |
| Typical price | Free (confirm current offer) | — |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST3, AU, AAX via Plugin Alliance |
| Primary job | Add air and presence | — |
| Catalog status | Current as of 2026 | — |
| Signature feature | — | AIR BAND high-frequency lift |
| Platforms | — | macOS and Windows |
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