Modern G31 by Three-Body Technology 31-band graphic EQ plugin interface

Modern G31: 31-Band Graphic EQ Plugin by Three-Body Technology

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Modern G31 is a 31-band graphic equalizer plugin by Three-Body Technology. It uses FIR filters to avoid the band interaction and stair-stepped responses found in IIR-based graphic EQs.

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01Overview

Modern G31 is an effects plugin in the EQ subcategory, built around a 31-band graphic equalizer. Three-Body Technology describes it as a contemporary take on the graphic EQ, with a floating parametric bell filter for precise control and a real-time analyzer. Instead of IIR filters, the developer uses minimal-phase or linear-phase FIR filters, a design choice meant to reduce artifacts caused by bands interacting with one another.

Best for

Mix bus corrective EQ
Mastering tonal shaping
Mid/side mix balancing
Vintage console coloration
Precise surgical EQ

Developer: Three-Body Technology
Category: EQ
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

31-band graphic EQ with floating parametric bell filter
Switchable minimal-phase and linear-phase FIR modes
Zero latency in minimal-phase mode
Linear-phase mode latency of 2048 samples
Switchable Drive function for harmonic distortion
Curve control for slope between bands
Stereo, mid/side and left/right processing
Spectrum visualizer and real-time analyzer
GPU-accelerated, freely resizable interface

03In depth

Filter Design and Processing Modes

Modern G31 can switch between minimal-phase and linear-phase operation. In minimal-phase mode the plugin adds no latency. Linear-phase mode introduces a latency of 2048 samples, which is the trade-off to keep in mind when working on time-sensitive material.

The developer says the FIR design avoids the stair-stepped responses that can appear with IIR-based graphic EQs. A Curve control adjusts the slope between bands, so you can shape transitions across the 31 bands rather than working with fixed steps.

Processing can be set to stereo, mid/side or left/right, which gives you control over how the equalization applies to a mix's center and sides.

Drive, Visualization and Workflow

A switchable Drive function adds harmonic distortion in the style of vintage consoles, letting you add color on top of the EQ curve. A spectrum visualizer and real-time analyzer help you see how your changes affect the signal.

The interface is GPU-accelerated and freely resizable, so you can enlarge it to work on the 31 bands with more precision. The developer describes the workflow as simple and rapid.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

Developer	Three-Body Technology
Type	Plugin
Category	EQ
Formats	VST3, VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does Modern G31 support?

Modern G31 is available as VST3, VST2, AU and AAX plugins. It runs on Windows and macOS as a 64-bit plugin.

What do I need to run Modern G31?

The developer lists an Intel or AMD CPU with SSE 4.1, or Apple Silicon, with 4GB RAM and 100MB of disk space. Windows 7 and macOS 10.9 are listed as minimum operating systems. For Logic Pro, the developer notes Logic Pro X or higher is required, as Logic 9 is not supported.

What is the difference between minimal-phase and linear-phase mode?

Minimal-phase mode has zero latency, while linear-phase mode adds 2048 samples of latency. The developer presents the choice as a trade-off between timing and phase behavior.