Iconic Instruments has announced the release of an emulation of the original Detroit parametric equalizer, which was used on countless all-time classic Pop, R&B and Soul tracks from the 1960s and ’70s.
ParametrEQ is an accurate software recreation of a custom modified and overbuilt version of the original Langevin EQ-252A (also sold under Cinema Engineering and Altec brand names), which was originally designed for use in film and broadcast.
There are 7 bands that can be boosted or cut by -/+8dB, just like the original. Each of the frequencies of the 7 bands is musically significant to target key parts of your source track. But what really makes this unit unique is the very particular variable Q for each of the 7 bands that ranges from wide and subtle at minor adjustment settings to much sharper at extreme settings, meaning you can dial in a smooth, subtle node or push it further for precise detail and presence.
Like the original modified Detroit unit, there is a -/+8dB master Gain, and an added Power switch. But unlike the original hardware unit, every parameter is fully automatable in your DAW for precise control and adjustment throughout your tracks.
“You might think being locked into specific frequencies would be limiting, but the smart design of this classic parametric EQ unit makes it usable in practically every situation where you need EQ.” – Michael Vecchio, Founder, Iconic Instruments
ParametrEQ features
- Classic color adjustment that ranges from subtle to punchy, based on how far each control is pushed.
- True to the original variable Q with each of the 7 bands.
- Master Gain control and Bypass switch.
- Every parameter fully automatable.
Available for Windows and Mac (VST/VST3, AU and AAX), ParametrEQ is on sale for the intro price of $29 USD for a limited time (regular $39 USD).
More information: Iconic Instruments
