entropy:EQ+ by sonible EQ plugin interface

entropy:EQ+: Harmonic and Inharmonic EQ Plugin by sonible Free Download

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entropy:EQ+ is an EQ plugin from sonible that adjusts both the harmonic and inharmonic sound components of audio across the full frequency range. It is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats for Windows and macOS.

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01Overview

entropy:EQ+ takes a different approach to equalization. Instead of working only with tonal content, it separates the harmonic and inharmonic parts of a recording, the pitched tones and the noise-like impact sounds such as stick hits, pick attacks and consonants in speech. Sonible presents the plugin as part of its frei:raum entropy module, aimed at post-production work on drums, guitars, plucked instruments and vocals. The plugin is offered as a free trial, which makes it easy to test on your own material.

Best for

  • Drum mix cleanup
  • Snare and tom editing
  • Vocal consonant clarity
  • Plucked guitar attack control
  • Sound design reshaping
  • Film and game soundscapes
Developer
sonible
Category
EQ
Store
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02Key features

What you get

  • Separates harmonic and inharmonic sound portions across the full frequency range
  • Isolates individual drums within a drum kit or percussion ensemble
  • Adjusts impact noise on drums, guitars and other plucked instruments
  • Raises inharmonic consonants to improve speech and vocal clarity
  • Amplifies or silences specific noise-based sound portions
  • Available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats
  • Runs on Windows and macOS, 64-bit
  • Free trial available
03In depth

Shaping Drums, Plucked Strings and Vocals

According to sonible, entropy:EQ+ identifies the different frequencies in an audio track, which makes it possible to isolate the individual drums of a kit or percussion ensemble. You can use this to bring up or reduce the impact noise of a snare, toms or rim clicks without rebuilding the whole track.

The same principle applies to speech and vocals. The developer describes the plugin as raising inharmonic consonants, which can help words stay clear in a dense mix. On plucked instruments, you can either emphasize the pick or string attack or silence it when it competes with the harmonic body of the sound.

Mixing and Sound Design Use Cases

Sonible positions entropy:EQ+ for two main groups. Mixing engineers can use it for detailed drum, bass and vocal tasks where a standard EQ leaves too much noise or muffling in place.

Sound designers can use it for more radical reshaping of recorded material, including natural sounds and complex audio, when building sound beds or customizing soundscapes for film and games.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

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

Questions, answered

What formats does entropy:EQ+ come in?

entropy:EQ+ is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats. It runs on Windows and macOS as a 64-bit plugin.

What do I need to run entropy:EQ+?

You need the iLok License Manager installed to install sonible software. The developer notes that an iLok account or a physical iLok USB dongle is not required, and activation is optional.

Is there a known issue with FL Studio?

Sonible notes a known issue when using entropy:EQ+ with FL Studio. The developer recommends downloading the trial version first to check compatibility.

Does entropy:EQ+ work on Apple Silicon Macs?

Sonible states that on an M1 Mac you may need to launch your DAW under Rosetta. The developer also advises checking your DAW's compatibility before updating macOS.

07Developer

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