Softube have released Reference 1998 Equalizer & Reference 1956 Equalizer, each available at the intro price of $79.00, increasing to $99.00 after the promotion.
Reference 1998 Equalizer
The Reference 1998 Equalizer is presented as a “modern classic” plug-in, authentically capturing a sophisticated original design that features four passive, parallel EQ bands known for imparting warmth and subtle saturation.
This tube-driven equalizer offers superb headroom and utilizes unique shelving filters that can transition from wide and smooth to a distinct, colorful shape, instantly helping to “gel” a mix and provide significant sonic color.
Built on Softube’s reputation for high-quality sound and workflow improvement, the Reference 1998 Equalizer aims to provide the legendary tone-shaping capabilities and creative possibilities of the original classic unit for applications like mastering.
For users seeking enhanced modern features, the Reference 1998 Equalizer can be loaded into the second slot of Softube’s Equalizers plug-in, enabling visualizations, additional bands, dynamic EQ, and a faster workflow.
Compared to the transparent Chandler Limited Curve Bender, the Reference 1998 Equalizer is described as more colorful, extreme, and distorted, offering more character and creative license, and it is also Console 1 ready.
Reference 1956 Equalizer
The Softube Reference 1956 Equalizer is a modern emulation of a classic passive tube equalizer, designed for broad strokes and a big tone with a minimum-phase and highly musical character.
It authentically captures the essence of the original design, utilizing resistors, capacitors, and chokes for its cuts and boosts, powered by a tube amp stage for its output.
This plug-in enhances the classic design with modern features such as stereo functionality, additional frequency selections, a Headroom control for transformer character, built-in Mid/Side processing, and separate gain controls for each channel.
The Reference 1956 Equalizer is presented as a product built on Softube’s reputation for quality and innovation, emphasizing creativity, passion, and attention to detail, often referred to as ‘Rock & Roll Science’.
It can be used as a standalone plug-in or integrated into Softube’s Equalizers plug-in for a more comprehensive EQ environment, offering a blend of corrective and vibey equalization within an efficient workflow.
Reference 1998 Equalizer & Reference 1956 Equalizer are both available to PC and Mac users (VST3, AU and AAX) and require an iLok account.
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