UAD API 500 Series EQ Collection

The API 500 Series EQ Plug-In Collection for UAD-2 hardware and Apollo interfaces faithfully captures the punch, low-frequency transparency, and ultra-tight imaging of API's iconic 550A and 560 Series EQs.

With unique filter shapes, complex band interactions, and musical filter amp distortions, the 550A and 560 Series EQs left an indelible stamp on legendary recordings of the '60s and '70s. Painstakingly modeled on pristine early-'70s units provided by Ross Hogarth and Capitol Studios, the API 500 Series EQ Collection gives you stunningly accurate, end-to-end modeling of these revered EQs:

• Track and mix with full-circuit emulations of API's iconic 550A and 560A EQs.
• Harness API's musical filter amp distortions and musical clipping behaviors.
• Use API's proprietary "Proportional Q" for more precise control over your sources.
• Mix with artist presets from Ross Hogarth (Van Halen, Mötley Crüe), Darrell Thorp (Beck, Radiohead), and Vance Powell (Jack White, Kings of Leon).

550A Parametric EQ

Introduced in 1971, the 550A was the standard channel EQ module on API's first consoles.Its three overlapping bands of parametric EQ, independent 50 Hz to 15 kHz band-pass filter, and individually selectable peaking or shelving modes make it the perfect tool for getting drums and guitars to stand out in the mix.

560 Graphic EQ.

With ten bands of graphic EQ, the 560 EQ is ideal for shaping your mix with surgical precision. API's proprietary "Proportional Q" intuitively widens bandwidth at lower boost/cut levels and narrows it at higher levels, giving you more musical control over precise bands of your mix.