Oxford EQ is a 5-band parametric equalizer plugin from Sonnox that offers four distinct EQ types, from clinical corrective cuts to wide, gentle curves for mastering. It is available in VST3, AU and AAX formats for Windows and macOS.
Oxford EQ is Sonnox's flagship equalizer, built around a 5-band parametric section with variable-slope high-pass and low-pass filters. Its design traces back to the EQ section of the Sony OXF-R3 digital console. Each of its four EQ types has a different character, so one plugin can cover corrective surgery, musical tone shaping and broad mastering moves. An A/B compare button lets you toggle between EQ settings quickly while you judge changes.
Oxford EQ includes four EQ types that sound noticeably different from one another. The clinical mode is modeled on the SSL4000 E series EQ, and the classic mode follows curves similar to Neve and SSL G series consoles. A tighter cut setting is aimed at removing problem frequencies, while wide, gentle curves suit mastering work.
Because the types differ this much, you can choose the EQ character to match the material rather than adjusting one general-purpose curve.
The 5-band parametric layout gives you full control over each band, with variable-slope HP and LP filters for shaping the low and high ends. The automatable A/B compare button lets you switch between two EQ states, which helps when you want to check whether a change is an improvement.
The plugin is built for ultra-low noise and distortion, so boosts and cuts stay clean when you push the settings.
Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.
| Developer | Sonnox |
|---|---|
| Type | Plugin |
| Category | EQ |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows, macOS |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
Oxford EQ is available in VST3, AU and AAX formats. It runs on Windows and macOS.
Pro Tools 11 or later, or any desktop application that supports AU or VST3 plugins, can host Oxford EQ on macOS. On Windows, a VST3-compatible host or Pro Tools 11 or later is required. The plugin is 64-bit only.
The GML Option is an optional fifth EQ type for Pro Tools HD and HDX users. It is an emulation of the GML-8200 EQ hardware unit, which was designed with George Massenburg for the OXF-R3 console, and it can deliver center frequencies up to 26 kHz.
