{"product_id":"maat-santacruzeq6-graphic-equalizer-plug-in-with-6-analog-modes-electronic-delivery","title":"MAAT SantaCruzEQ6 Graphic Equalizer Plug-In with 6 Analog Modes - Electronic Delivery","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMAAT SantaCruzEQ6\u003c\/strong\u003e is a complete collection of classic equalizer architectures, assembled into one package. You get precise, idealized examples of legendary analog equalizer circuitry, complemented by progressive new models. Whether it’s vintage, modern, or experimental, SantaCruzEQ is a sonic sandbox for every mixing and mastering engineer to mess around in.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eCustomers of the original LinearPhase PEQ Red and Orange asked Algorithmix to develop a classic EQ, for recording and mixing tasks, with unparalleled purity and transparency. Over several years, MAAT's Dr. Christoph closely analyzed many of the best out there, and compiled a vast knowledge base of analog EQ best practices. Cherry picking from that, he implemented not just one or two, but an entire collection of trad minimal phase EQs. The result? A distillation of analog antecedents, while others are based on new ideas.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eMAAT reverse engineered a variety of well respected hardware EQs, creating idealized digital versions from that inspiration. Rather than models or simulations that carry analog baggage, SantaCruzEQ has no noise, distortion or other secondary effects inherited from analog.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3 id=\"toc_0\"\u003eBFF\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe equalizer is perhaps the oldest and the most popular of sound processing tools. From its earliest days, the main function was correction or enhancement by boosting or cutting certain frequencies.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eFor a century, engineers have developed countless equalizers. A few became legend, the thEQorange is one. The most popular version in recording and post is the parametric equalizer or PEQ, first perfected by Massenburg in 1972. It offers maximum flexibility with only three controls. Properly used, the PEQ is a powerful tool and the best friend of every audio engineer in the quest for perfect sound.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3 id=\"toc_1\"\u003eCHOICE IS GOOD\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIn order to give you a choice of features and price, SantaCruzEQ is available in two versions. SantaCruzEQ6 includes six architectures:\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eClassic Sym: Series symmetrical, almost constant Q bell — common mix desk \u0026amp; outboard gear Architecture, try on “surgical” applications\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClassic Asym: Series asymmetrical — Old Skool, boost like № 1 but with narrower cut\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProportional 1Series proportional — More musical than constant Q, especially for mixing and post. Bells are wider at \u0026lt;6dB and narrower at \u0026gt;6dB\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProportional 2: Series proportional — Like № 3 but with bigger changes at large gain settings \u0026gt; ±6dB, try on vocals\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProportional 3: Series proportional — Like № 3 but with extra wide bells at small gain settings, from 0 to 3dB\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConst-Q Asym: Series asymmetrical, constant Q — Boost like № 1, cut like № 5 (extra wide), as found in some USA products \u0026amp; mixers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"toc_2\"\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe most complete collection of classic analog equalizer emulations\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSix different equalizer types; in total, 10 serial \u0026amp; 2 parallel\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eUp to 12 PEQ styles for every job: classic, vintage, modern and unconventional\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eDifferent Q characteristics: classic, constant–Q, proportional, ideal–Q and special\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrue high resolution emulation of analog equalizers, not modeling: no added noise, distortion or other non–linearities\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupport for up to 384 kHz sample rate, suitable for HRA and game production and post\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtended center frequency up to 80 kHz for filtering and correction in the ultrasonic\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eBell filters in all PEQ types are normalized to look identically at +6.02 dB of gain and Q of 0.71, ideal for quick comparisons between types\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSix Sections total, with four having freely assignable parametric filter variants: bell; multi–order high \u0026amp; low shelf; multi–order high \u0026amp; low cut\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Outer” Sections, the first and last, offer multi–order high \u0026amp; low shelf and multi–order high \u0026amp; low cut\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtremely low noise and low nonlinear distortion algorithms result in residual THD+N significantly lower than 24 bit quantization noise\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdjustable Q Factor for bell filters\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdjustable slope for shelving and cut filters\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eMultiple low and high cut filters can be overlapped to achieve brickwall slopes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eVery low noise and distortion upsampling for analog–like filters at baseband sample rates\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eInsane 80 bit “long double” precision internals virtually eliminate rounding errors and resulting distortion\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eResizable and zoomable frequency response graphing for precise adjustments\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eParameter editing via numerical fields or directly on the Graph\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePresets for quick setup comparison\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeveral instances, each with different PEQ architectures, can be opened simultaneously\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eBand grouping function lets you simultaneously alter ƒ, Q and gain for multiple Sections\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eƒ lock function when you’ve found your resonant frequency and want to alter just Q or gain\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrue Peak metering alerts you to TP overs\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSort button rearranges Sections in order, from low to high ƒ, with a single click\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch3 id=\"toc_3\"\u003eSYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMacOS 10.9 Mavericks and above\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWindows 7 and above (32 and 64-bit)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntel or AMD CPU\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlug-in formats: AAX Native, AU, VST2, and VST3\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"MAAT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44451120873575,"sku":"211438","price":169.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8848\/5479\/files\/maat-santacruzeq_211437_1_06dee018-142b-4c57-b12a-1640020a175d.jpg?v=1787095916","url":"https:\/\/vintageking.mom\/products\/maat-santacruzeq6-graphic-equalizer-plug-in-with-6-analog-modes-electronic-delivery","provider":"Vintage King","version":"1.0","type":"link"}