Chandler Limited Curve Bender Mastering EQ plugin interface by Softube

Chandler Limited Curve Bender: Mastering Grade Analog EQ Plugin

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Chandler Limited Curve Bender Mastering EQ is a mastering grade analog-modeled equalizer plugin from Softube, available for Windows and macOS in VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and RTAS formats.

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01Overview

Chandler Limited Curve Bender Mastering EQ brings a native version of a mastering grade analog equalizer to your DAW. Softube models the germanium and inductor circuits of the original unit, which the developer traces back to British console equalizer designs. The plugin adds Mid/Side processing and channel linking to the original hardware workflow, so it can be used on a master bus, instrument groups or individual tracks.

Best for

Master bus EQ
Mastering tonal balance
Drum group shaping
Lead vocal EQ
Subtle mix sculpting

Developer: Softube
Category: EQ
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Analog-modeled mastering grade equalizer based on console EQ circuits
Four bands with fifty-one fixed filter points
Additional Q and gain options
Low and high pass filters included
Mid/Side processing and channel linking
Presets from five professional mixing and mastering engineers
Supports 44.1 to 192 kHz sample rates, mono and stereo

03In depth

Sound and Character of the Curve Bender EQ

Softube describes the Curve Bender as gentle and carefully designed, with a silky top end and tight low end. The developer states that the EQ circuits are based on console designs from the Abbey Road Studios desks, and that the plugin extends the original's two bands to four.

The filter section includes fifty-one fixed filter points, along with additional Q and gain options and low and high pass filters. These additions are meant to give mastering engineers more control while keeping the analog character of the original.

Workflow, Mid/Side Processing and Presets

Mid/Side processing and channel linking are built into the plugin, which lets you shape the mid and side signals separately. Because the unit can be inserted in several places in a mix, it can be used across instrument groups as well as the master bus.

Softube has included presets created by engineers Joe Chicarelli, Tony Maserati, Howard Willing, Kevin Kadish and Maor Appelbaum. These are starting points that you can adjust to suit your material.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

Developer	Softube
Type	Plugin
Category	EQ
Formats	VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, RTAS
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does Chandler Limited Curve Bender support?

The Curve Bender is available in VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and RTAS formats. Softube recommends VST3 because some of its plugins include features not present in the older VST format.

Which operating systems are supported?

The plugin supports Windows and macOS. Supported macOS versions include Big Sur 11, Monterey 12 and Ventura 13, and supported Windows versions include Windows 10 (64-bit) and Windows 11.

What do I need to use Chandler Limited Curve Bender?

You need a compatible AU, VST, VST3 or AAX host application, a Softube account and an iLok account. Internet access is required for downloading installers and managing licenses, and the latest iLok License Manager is recommended.