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David Bendeth’s The Hoser 2 EQ plugin interface by Boz Digital Labs
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David Bendeth’s The Hoser 2: Analog-Style EQ Plugin by Boz Digital Labs Free Download

David Bendeth’s The Hoser 2 is a channel EQ plugin from Boz Digital Labs, modeled on the Ward-Beck Systems M462B hardware EQ. It is designed to give mixes a smooth, cohesive feel and is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats.

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01Overview

The Hoser 2 is the second plugin in David Bendeth’s signature series. Its design starts from the Ward-Beck Systems M462B hardware EQ, and the developer says the goal was to capture that unit’s sound in software while keeping processing light. It is a single-band-focused channel EQ aimed at producers who want tonal shaping that feels analog, with a simplified interface and a resizable window.

Best for

  • Channel EQ on mix tracks
  • Adding cohesion to mixes
  • Aggressive gain-based EQ moves
  • Low-end cleanup
  • Analog-style tone shaping
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02Key features

What you get

  • Smooth EQ modeled after a Ward-Beck hardware EQ
  • No frequency cramping for smooth curves
  • Native Apple Silicon compatibility
  • Resizable graphical user interface
  • Simplified design for quick adjustments
  • High pass filter for low-end cleanup
  • Oversampling for processing quality
  • Developed to use low CPU overhead
03In depth

Sound and Character of The Hoser 2 EQ

Boz Digital Labs built The Hoser 2 around the sound of the Ward-Beck hardware EQ. The developer says the aim was for the plugin to sound like the original unit, with smooth curves and no frequency cramping.

The plugin is also meant to handle large amounts of gain without the harshness often associated with digital EQs. That makes it a practical option for shaping tracks where bold boosts are needed, while keeping the top end controlled.

A high pass filter and oversampling are included, giving you control over low-end cleanup and the processing quality of the EQ.

Workflow, Controls and Efficiency

The Hoser 2 uses a simplified design, so its controls are easy to reach during a session. The window can be resized to suit your screen and workflow.

The developer states the plugin was built to use a small amount of processing power. That allows you to place it on individual tracks across a mix without the same CPU concern you might have with heavier EQs.

The plugin is native on Apple Silicon, so Mac users on M1 and newer machines can run it without Rosetta, while Intel Macs and Windows systems are also supported.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

DeveloperBoz Digital Labs
TypePlugin
CategoryEQ
FormatsVST3, VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systemsWindows, macOS
Architecture64-bit
Free trialYes
05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats is The Hoser 2 available in?

The Hoser 2 is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats, and it is a 64-bit plugin.

Which operating systems does The Hoser 2 support?

It runs on macOS 10.13 or later, including Intel and Apple Silicon Macs, and on 64-bit Windows 7 or later for VST2, VST3 and AAX.

Is there a trial version of The Hoser 2?

Yes, a trial version is available so you can test the plugin before deciding whether to use it.

What is the Hoser 2 modeled after?

Boz Digital Labs modeled The Hoser 2 on the Ward-Beck Systems M462B hardware EQ unit.

07Developer

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