analogEQ

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analogEQ is a 7-band equalizer that uses a completely new approach to reproduce the desired "warm" sound of analog filters - but in the digital domain.

The sound quality of a number of high quality analog equalizers were thoroughly analyzed and emulated to create analogEQ's "sound characteristic." Its built-in up-sampling system is capable of 24bit/192kHz processing, offering superb fidelity and characteristics (processing is done using 64 bit floating point). analogEQ comes with three fully parametric bands, both high and low frequency variable shelving, and flexible high-pass and low-pass filters with selectable slopes. Each frequency band can be activated independently and can be applied to the left, right, or stereo signal. An exact graphic representation of the transfer function can also be displayed. This ensures that the user maintains a clear overview, even when creating very complex filter settings.

Unlike common digital filters, analogEQ behaves exactly like an analog circuit - minus the noise - preventing any deformation of the transfer function. This even applies if a filter's operating range is identical to half the sample frequency. Adjustment ranges and phase characteristics of the analogEQ correspond to the best-quality analog equalizers, while offering the best attributes of a purely digital device. This results in the first digital equalizer that is able to compete with the best analog equalizers.