UAD Maag EQ4

In a self-professed quest for "audio perfection," Cliff Maag designed the EQ4 to provide unparalleled transparency and top-end presence while maintaining a true, natural sound. Designed in conjunction with Brainworx, the Maag EQ4 plug-in for UAD hardware and Apollo interfaces is an expertly rendered emulation of this classic EQ.

Based on his legendary — and long-discontinued — NTI EQ3 from the '80s, the EQ4 plug-in features Maag's legendary "Air" Band control, a major component to the vocal mix chain on Madonna's Ray of Light as well as Celine Dion's Taking Chances:

• Add natural, musical presence to vocals, acoustic guitars, and overheads.
• Easily elevate top-end without harshness or hiss.
• Use five-position Air Band control to quickly inject life into dull tracks.
• Make musical broad stroke EQ moves while preserving original source material.

Every hit, every #1, every Grammy mix I have ever done, has featured Maag EQs. The EQ4 is my current favorite product from Maag Audio. I use it to EQ vocals, drums, acoustic instruments and of course the stereo buss.

Dave Pensado(Black Eyed Peas, Justin Timberlake)

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