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
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.
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.
Technical matrix
| Signal | Rocksolid Audio TEQ-6P | UAD Pultec Passive EQ Collection |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $109 / $159 Unique | $39+ |
| Dubspot Score | — | 8.7 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Type | Six-band parametric valve EQ | Passive tube EQ collection |
| Engine | Real-time circuit simulation | — |
| Editions | Standard $109 / Unique $159 | — |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | — |
| System | macOS 13–26, Windows 10–11 | — |
| Trial | 14 days, no card; free demo | 14-day demos available |
| Units | — | EQP-1A, MEQ-5, HLF-3C |
| 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 |
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