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EQ 200

Unlock a parametric EQ plugin that delivers the sound of early hardware

The AMEK EQ 200 is an EQ VST that emulates the classic parametric equalizers that started it all. Renowned for their musicality and surgical precision, the early parametric EQs of the 70s and 80s became mainstays in the world’s top mixing and mastering studios. To this day, they continue to set the standard for analog mastering EQs.

Adjust each band’s center frequency and bandwidth

Engineers George Massenburg and Burgess Macneal created the first-ever parametric EQs. They initially worked together and then perfected their designs at separate companies. These paradigm-shifting EQs offered groundbreaking new features, including parametric control: the ability to adjust each band's center frequency and bandwidth.

Work with a timeless mastering EQ plugin

The innovative controls introduced by Massenburg and Macneal marked a groundbreaking shift in audio engineering. Despite technological advancements, these original equalizers still excel in sound and build quality, often commanding prices over $7,000 for well-maintained units. The sound of these early EQs is now available as a parametric EQ plugin in your DAW.

Add a defining piece of EQ history to your DAW

Drawing on decades of experience in analog emulation, Brainworx has captured the unique DNA and iconic sound of the first parametric EQs as a parametric EQ VST. The extraordinary resolution, extreme transparency, and incredible detail of the original EQs were painstakingly modeled, bringing their sound and workflow to your DAW.

EQ your mixes with precision, transparency, and analog vibe

The AMEK EQ 200 has an analog vibe that sets it apart from surgical digital EQs. It also enhances the sound of its analog predecessors by incorporating useful plugin features. These upgrades include mid/side processing, a Mono Maker knob, a Stereo Width control, and comprehensive meters for input levels, output levels, phase correlation, and left-right balance.

Features

  • Transparent, precise, and detailed analog sound
  • Five wide overlapping parametric EQ bands
  • High/low-pass filters and shelves
  • 7/15 dB switchable boost or cut for each band
  • Tolerance Modeling Technology (TMT)
  • Adjustable Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
  • Mid/side processing
  • Sum your low-end into mono
  • Automatically solo bands when making adjustments
  • Scalable user interface
  • Factory presets

Sound Examples

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Product Information

Specifications

Supported Plugin Formats

AAX DSP, AAX Native, AU, VST2, VST3

Supported Operating Systems

macOS 15 down to macOS 12
Windows 11 down to Windows 10

Mac

Intel, or Apple Silicon

PC

x64-compatible CPU

System Requirements

Display resolution: 1440 × 900px or 1280 × 960px or higher
Memory: 2 GB RAM

Downloads

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Changelog

EQ 200 Changelog

AMEK EQ 200 - Changelog

Version 1.4.1 (Oct 9, 2023)
- General: fixed CPU spikes on Mac OS

Version 1.4.0 (Aug 15, 2023)
- General: added native Apple Silicon compatibility for AAX
- General: added macOS Ventura support
- General: improved plugin loading time in the DAW
- General: fixed issue causing Logic to crash when closing the plugin UI
- General: improved font drawing behavior

Version 1.3 (Mar 15, 2022)
- General: added native Apple Silicon compatibility for VST3, VST2 and AU
- General: added macOS Monterey support
- General: added Windows 11 and Windows 10 21H1 support
- General: discontinued Windows 7 support
- General: discontinued macOS 10.9 and 10.11 support
- General: fixed metering behavior in block sizes of 2048 samples and higher

Version 1.2 (Mar 22, 2021)
- General: Compatibility with Logic on Apple Silicon devices via the Rosetta-2 layer
- General: Fixed possible artefacts when freezing or bouncing tracks in Pro Tools
- General: Fixed automation highlighting disappearing in Studio One
- General: Improved license dialog visibility in dark mode

Version 1.1
- skipped

Version 1.0 (May 15, 2020)
- Initial release