BAE-1023 by Antelope Audio EQ plugin interface

BAE-1023: Analog-Modeled Mid and High EQ Plugin by Antelope Audio

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BAE-1023 is an analog-modeled EQ plugin from Antelope Audio that offers more mid and high-frequency control than the BAE-1073 it is based on. It runs on Windows and macOS.

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01Overview

The BAE-1023 is an EQ plugin from Antelope Audio that models a hardware rack unit built around the same hand-wired Carnhill transformers found in the BAE-1073. The developer positions it as a way to get more control over the mid and high frequencies while keeping the character of the original circuit. Its shelving and peaking bands make it usable on individual tracks as well as on full mixes, and its switchable high-pass filter adds further shaping options.

Best for

Vocal presence
Distorted guitar shaping
Overhead air boost
Mix bus EQ
Tracking EQ

Developer: Antelope Audio
Category: EQ
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Analog circuitry based on the BAE-1073
Hand-wired Carnhill transformer character from the hardware original
Low and high shelves with +/-16dB range
Selectable shelf frequencies for low and high bands
Mid peaking band with +/-12dB or +/-18dB range
Switchable mid frequency for targeted shaping
High-pass filter at 45Hz, 70Hz, 160Hz or 360Hz
18dB per octave HPF slope

03In depth

Sound and Character of the BAE-1023 EQ

The BAE-1023 is built on the analog circuitry of the BAE-1073, which Antelope Audio says it modeled while developing this unit. The developer describes the EQ as adding depth, punch and width, with smooth highs.

The mid band can be used in peaking mode, while the low and high bands act as shelves. Where the mid bell curve overlaps the shelving bands, the two can be used against each other, which gives you more room to shape a sound.

Antelope Audio says the unit is particularly useful for extra presence on distorted guitars and female vocals, and for adding air to overhead microphones.

Controls and Workflow for Mixing and Tracking

The low and high shelves offer +/-16dB of gain with selectable frequencies. The mid range provides +/-12dB or +/-18dB peaking with a switchable center frequency. A high-pass filter with an 18dB per octave slope can be set to 45Hz, 70Hz, 160Hz or 360Hz.

The controls cover both tracking and mixing use. The developer notes the EQ can be applied to individual instruments or to a whole mix bus.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

Developer	Antelope Audio
Type	Plugin
Category	EQ
Operating systems	Windows, macOS

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What is the BAE-1023 plugin?

The BAE-1023 is an analog-modeled EQ plugin from Antelope Audio, based on the BAE-1073 hardware rack unit, with additional mid and high-frequency control.

What operating systems does the BAE-1023 support?

The BAE-1023 is available for Windows and macOS. It runs as a native plugin on a Mac or PC without additional hardware.

What do I need to use BAE-1023?

The native plugin runs on a Mac or PC without extra hardware. A version called Synergy Core Real-Time is also available, which runs in real time with no perceptible latency on compatible Synergy Core devices.