RRS EQ3

EQ3 AUv3 plug-in offers a unique and vintage-inspired approach to tonal adjustments for your audio projects. Originally pioneered in the 1980s, this equalizer stands out by shaping frequencies through summing broad, overlapping bandpasses instead of the traditional method of boosting or cutting specific bands. This vintage methodology is faithfully emulated and enhanced using modern digital technology to provide you with a warm, musical, and highly controllable equalization experience.

The EQ3 features five broad, interacting bands at 10 Hz (Sub), 40 Hz, 160 Hz, 650 Hz, and 2.5 kHz. In addition, there is a specialized "rock (airy) band" control that provides high-frequency boost-only shaping, perfect for adding brightness and clarity to your mix. These wide, approximately 2-octave bands smoothly overlap, allowing subtle and natural tonal adjustments that differ from the sharp notches or narrow cuts found in many typical equalizers.

Using the EQ3 requires a bit of experimentation to master, as the controls interact in complex and musical ways. For example, boosting the 10 kHz rock band to a higher level might require you to slightly reduce the 2.5 kHz band to maintain a flat and balanced response. This technique emphasizes clarity and airiness in the high frequencies. Similarly, the same approach applies to the lower frequency bands to achieve a rich and well-defined bass response. The result is an equalizer that can reach into your mix with minimal phase distortion while offering a distinctive sonic character.

Key Features

• Standalone app and AUv3 plug-in compatibility for seamless integration into your iOS audio workflow.
• Precise port of the classic Rack Extensions plug-in, ensuring fidelity to the original hardware tone.
• Modeled vintage EQ design replicating the warmth and character of analog gear.
• Unique boost-only shelves at 2.5 kHz, 5 kHz, 10 kHz, 20 kHz, and 40 kHz for subtle high-frequency enhancements.
• Fixed boost and cut shelves and bells across all frequency bands, including sub-bass control at 10 Hz.
• Flexible stereo processing with Mono, Mid, and Side EQ modes for precise spatial control.
• Powerful workflow features such as Undo/Redo and A/B comparison to refine your sound efficiently.
• High-quality upsampling options at 2x, 4x, and 8x to ensure pristine audio fidelity.
• Scalable, user-friendly graphical interface making it easy to fine-tune your EQ settings on any screen size.

Usage

To use the EQ3 AUv3 plug-in, simply open it within any AUv3-compatible host app such as GarageBand, Auria, AUM, Cubasis, and others. It will appear among the available Audio Unit extensions for effect plug-ins, ready for immediate deployment in your audio projects. Whether you're mixing, mastering, or sound designing, EQ3 provides a versatile tool for creative tonal shaping with a vintage sonic flavor.

Remember, the broad and overlapping nature of the EQ bands means that subtle adjustments can have significant impact. Take some time to experiment and listen closely to how the bands interact to develop an intuitive understanding of this unique equalizer.