Curves EQ encapsulates the spirit of iconic passive filter EQ design, complemented with tools for modern production demands
Whether you're shaping individual tracks, busses, or the entire mix, Curves EQ ensures great sound with minimal effort
Curves EQ follows the parallel architecture of the renowned hardware units. It involves the division of the input signal into separate paths. Each band undergoes separate equalization, and the results are coherently summed at the output, unlike the serial EQs, like EQ8 where the bands are following each other which is one of the biggest reasons for its unique character.
Curves EQ bears a handful of useful additions: a low-cut filter to help tame sub and low frequencies and unlike the original, it’s been inspired by the ability to both boost and cut the mid-peak and high shelf. It also supports a wider range of frequency selection than the hardware. And although since it’s digital, we could go with continuous frequency selection, it’s a deliberate choice to employ a selection of carefully tuned frequencies as it’s one of the reasons why it’s so easy to use.
Like its hardware counterparts, it emulates tube/transformer output section as well as inductor-based mid-band design inviting subtle and sometimes not-so-subtle harmonic content into the original content. Push a hotter signal into the EQ to introduce more harmonics into your signal and compensate for the output gain.
In case saturation is undesired, circuits can be bypassed for clean sound.
The Pultec Trick — this simultaneous boost and cut of the low-frequency band — can add remarkable depth to a bass guitar or give a kick drum that perfect punch. When applied to a full mix or a bus, it brings forth richness, making tracks sound fuller and more vibrant.
Curves EQ also allows you to disconnect the low band boost and cut frequencies to provide additional flexibility.
All our devices follow the established Ableton Live design conventions and blend nicely with the existing selection of tools while employing a unique look. The color scheme adapts to the selected Live color theme naturally. While the design of our devices is functional, it also is easy on the eyes.
Parallel band processing for complex and nuanced sound shaping capabilities
Simple, yet powerful feature set with 4 bands and a high pass filter
Offers simultaneous low-frequency boost and cut, providing a distinctive frequency curve
Smooth shelf curves for a really sweet boost and gentle attenuation
Boost and cut peak design with adjustable bandwidth
Designed specifically for Ableton Live
Optimized to run on Push 3 Standalone
Most of the artists we’re working with are using Ableton Live to produce their music. We’re using it as well, as it’s a wonderful tool for musicians and engineers with a great set of composing and mixing tools available.
While there are plenty of incredible plugins in the world, we felt there was room to bring our ideas directly to your Ableton workflow.
While most of the plugins have a code obfuscated for obvious reasons, we felt the opportunity to actually look behind the curtain and see the process is valuable to understand what is happening and how it works. We appreciate the transparency Max devices bring to digital signal processing.
Our experience at mixing, mastering and engineering and the power of Max, allowed us to bridge the gap and provide a new set of native-to-Ableton, beautiful-looking, and sounding devices that are easy to use and enjoy.