Black Salt Audio have released Instinct EQ, available at the intro price of $39.00, incressing to $59.00 after the promotion. Instinct EQ is also available as part of the Artist Pass bundle, which includes all Black Salt Audio plugins and educational content.
Instinct EQ is designed to combat the “visual capture effect” by removing visualizers and numbers, forcing users to rely solely on their hearing for mixing decisions.
This approach aims to recapture the intuitive and characterful sound of analog mixing, enabling faster, bolder, and more musical adjustments based on what the song truly needs.
The EQ features smooth, musical curves for general shaping and a separate ‘Surgery’ module with notch filters for precise resonance removal, all operated by ear.
Key features include selectable shelf/peak modes on high and low bands, switchable wide/narrow bell curves on mid bands, and optional analog-mode processing for added warmth and glue.
User testimonials highlight its effectiveness in improving mixing accuracy, clarity, and balance by encouraging a focus on auditory feedback over visual data.
Features include:
- Four-band EQ (High, Dual Mid, Low) designed with broad, musical curves for intuitive tonal shaping, allowing for natural boosts and cuts without phasey or harsh artifacts.
- High and Low bands offer selectable shelf and peak modes for flexible tone shaping, while Mid bands feature switchable wide and narrow (tight) bell curves for both broad enhancement and focused correction.
- Dual Mid bands with overlapping coverage enable precise control over critical midrange content, supporting both subtle tonal balancing and detailed sculpting.
- Independent “Surgery” module with four notch filters (two high-frequency, two low-frequency), each available in ultra-narrow and moderately narrow Q settings for transparent resonance removal and problem frequency control.
- Designed for purely auditory decision-making, eliminating reliance on visual analyzers while maintaining precise and predictable filter behavior.
- Optional analog-mode processing introduces subtle harmonic enhancement and transient smoothing for added warmth, cohesion, and perceived depth.
Watch the walkthrough video HERE.
Instinct EQ is available to PC and Mac users (VST3, AU and AAX).
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