Gyratec-XIV by Antelope Audio passive stereo tube EQ plugin interface

Gyratec-XIV: Passive Stereo Tube EQ Plugin by Antelope Audio

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Gyratec-XIV is a passive stereo tube EQ plugin by Antelope Audio, inspired by the Pultec design. It works for both mastering equalization and precise surgical corrections.

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01Overview

Gyratec-XIV is an equalizer plugin from Antelope Audio that reproduces the sound of a passive EQ unit. Antelope describes it as a rendition of a classic hardware design that uses the same parallel filter topology as its predecessor. An extra mono mode lets you apply it to any source, and the plugin is built for both broad tonal shaping and narrow corrective work.

Best for

Mastering EQ
Surgical corrections
Mix bus tonal shaping
Stereo image widening
Vocal and instrument EQ

Developer: Antelope Audio
Category: EQ
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Passive stereo tube EQ inspired by the Pultec design
Parallel filter topology carried over from the hardware
Variable Q that widens on boost and narrows on cut
Extra mono mode for any sound source
Subtle stereo image widening on stereo sources
Native plugin for Mac or PC, no extra hardware needed
Synergy Core Real-Time version with no perceptible latency
Works for both mastering and surgical equalization

03In depth

Sound and Character of the Gyratec-XIV EQ

The Gyratec-XIV is modeled on a hardware unit built around a parallel G14 filter design. Inductors and capacitors switch in and out of the circuit, and a tube-based makeup gain and output stage follows.

The variable Q behaves differently depending on the band direction. When a band is set to boost, the Q is relatively wide. When set to cut, the filter becomes narrower and more aggressive, approaching a notch at extreme settings. Antelope also says the circuit subtly widens the stereo image on stereo sources, and that on a mix bus it creates more space without adding audible artifacts or phase distortion.

Using the Gyratec-XIV for Mastering and Mixing

Because the boost and cut behavior of the Q setting differs, the Gyratec-XIV covers two jobs. Wide, gentle boosts suit broad tonal shaping, which is the usual role in mastering. Narrow cuts suit surgical correction of specific resonances or problem frequencies.

The plugin includes a native version that runs on Mac or PC without additional hardware. A Synergy Core Real-Time version is also available and runs with no perceptible latency on compatible Synergy Core devices.

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 operating systems does Gyratec-XIV support?

Gyratec-XIV is available for Windows and macOS. The native plugin runs on Mac or PC without additional hardware.

What do I need to use Gyratec-XIV?

The native plugin runs on a Mac or PC with no additional hardware. For real-time processing with no perceptible latency, a compatible Synergy Core device is required for the Synergy Core Real-Time version.