Manny Marroquin EQ by Waves EQ plugin interface

Manny Marroquin EQ: Mix-Engineer EQ Plugin by Waves

Manny Marroquin EQ is an equalizer plugin by Waves that combines frequency curves from six classic hardware EQs chosen by mix engineer Manny Marroquin. It is available as VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS.

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01Overview

Manny Marroquin EQ is built around a mixing approach rather than a corrective tool. Waves developed it with mix engineer Manny Marroquin, whose credits include Kendrick Lamar and Lizzo. The plugin draws on the curves from six vintage equalizers that he reaches for when he wants creative EQ rather than clean-up work. Each curve is a fixed frequency setting, so the plugin works as a set of voicings you can apply across a session, from vocals and keys to drums and buses.

Best for

Vocal coloring
Bass and low-end shaping
Drum bus tone
Keys and guitar EQ
Creative mix EQ

Developer: Waves
Category: EQ
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Created with mix engineer Manny Marroquin
Combines six go-to hardware EQ curves into one plugin
Curves drawn from Neve, API, SSL, Avalon and Motown units
Four bands with five fixed frequencies each
Boost and cut on every band
28 presets by Manny Marroquin, Tony Maserati, Yared Nevo and others
Suitable for vocals, keys, bass, drums, guitar and buses
Low CPU consumption for many simultaneous instances

03In depth

Vintage Curves from Six Classic EQs

Waves says the plugin collects the frequency curves Manny Marroquin uses from his go-to hardware units, including Neve, API, SSL, Avalon and Motown equipment. Rather than modeling a single console EQ, the plugin gives you a menu of curves drawn from several classic designs.

Each of the four bands offers five fixed frequencies with boost or cut. Because the frequencies are preset points rather than sweepable, the plugin is best suited to producers who want quick, character-driven tonal shaping instead of surgical adjustment.

Workflow and Use in Mixing

The developer describes the plugin as suitable for vocals, keys, bass, drums, guitar and buses, so it can be used across a full mix. Waves also includes 28 presets created by Manny Marroquin, Tony Maserati, Yared Nevo and others, which give a starting point for different sources.

The plugin is designed to run efficiently. Waves states that its low CPU consumption allows using virtually unlimited instances, which makes it practical to place on many tracks in a large session.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

Developer	Waves
Type	Plugin
Category	EQ
Formats	VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systems	Windows, macOS

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What is Manny Marroquin EQ?

It is an EQ plugin by Waves that combines frequency curves from six classic hardware equalizers used by mix engineer Manny Marroquin. The plugin offers four bands with five fixed frequencies each.

Which formats and operating systems does it support?

Manny Marroquin EQ is available in VST2, AU and AAX formats. It runs on Windows and macOS, with macOS versions Monterey 12 through Sequoia 15 and Windows 10 or later listed in the system requirements.