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Universal Audio's Pultec Passive EQ Collection suits people who want to add the color of vintage EQs, such as thick lows and glossy mids. We rate it on three criteria against 15 EQ plug-ins, using official manufacturer information.

Eventide's SplitEQ suits people who want to do what an ordinary EQ cannot, such as reducing only sibilance or the attack, or lifting only the sustain. We rate it on three criteria against 15 EQ plug-ins, using official manufacturer information.

Slate Digital's Infinity EQ 2 suits people who want dynamic EQ and M/S processing with analog-style filter shapes. We rate it on three criteria against 15 EQ plug-ins, using official manufacturer information.

MeldaProduction's MEqualizer suits people who want to try an EQ with an analyzer, for free. We rate it on three criteria against 15 EQ plug-ins, using official manufacturer information.

MeldaProduction's MAutoEqualizer suits people who want an EQ setting that moves toward a reference sound to be built automatically and then adjusted. We rate it on three criteria against 15 EQ plug-ins, using official manufacturer information.

sonible's smart:EQ 4 suits people who are not used to setting an EQ and want the balance set automatically first. We rate it on three criteria against 15 EQ plug-ins, using official manufacturer information.

FabFilter's Pro-Q 4 suits people who want one EQ for mixing, mastering and fixing problem bands. We rate it on three criteria against 15 EQ plug-ins, using official manufacturer information.

Zynaptiq's WORMHOLE multi-effect plug-in is 46% off at Plugin Boutique: $79 instead of $149 (USD, checked Oct 24, 2026). Offer ends Oct 25.

Universal Audio's SSL 4000 G Bus Compressor plug-in is 53% off at Plugin Boutique: $69 instead of $149 (USD, checked Oct 24, 2026). Offer ends Nov 3.

AudioThing's The Orb formant filter plug-in is 61% off at Plugin Boutique: $19 instead of $49 (USD, checked Oct 24, 2026). Offer ends Oct 31.