Pulsar Audio has announced the release of its latest audio plugin, an accurate emulation of the Neumann w495 3-band equalizer.

The Pulsar w495 is an easy-to-use mastering equalizer that comes with an on-screen curve editor and spectrum analyzer, per-band Mid/Side routing options, oversampling, auto-gain, and more.

Neumann w495 EQ’s were used to master 90% of the vinyl records manufactured from the 1970s to the 1990s. But even after this golden age, many mastering engineers still love this EQ. Why? Because the w495 has wide equalization curves that can be pushed to ridiculous levels while remaining musical. The w495 is an easy-to-use tone shaper for individual tracks. But It can also enhance presence and depth of an entire mix.

But we’ve taken Pulsar W495 even further, adding all the key features you would expect from a modern EQ plugin, including visual curve editing for a fast workflow. From channel EQ to mastering EQ, Pulsar w495 is an easy-to-use powerful tone shaper, faithfully emulated from an iconic 3 band EQ.

Regularly 49 USD/EUR, Pulsar w495 (VST3, AU and AAX) is free until October 31st, 2023. The offer is available from Pulsar Audio and at distributor Plugin Boutique.