PuigTec EQs by Waves passive EQ plugin interface

PuigTec EQs: Passive EQ Plugins by Waves

PuigTec EQs is a pair of passive equalizer plugins from Waves, modeling the EQP-1A for highs and lows and the MEQ-5 for midrange. It is built for gentle, smooth tone shaping in mixing and mastering.

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01Overview

PuigTec EQs brings two classic passive equalizers into a plugin format. The EQP-1A covers the highs and lows, while the MEQ-5 adds three midrange bands. Waves says the models are based on hand-crafted units from the personal collection of producer and mixer Jack Joseph Puig. The plugins are available in VST2, AU and AAX formats for Windows and macOS.

Best for

Bass and drum mixing
Vocal midrange enhancement
Guitar and synth tone shaping
Mastering tone sculpting
Low-end tightening

Developer: Waves
Category: EQ
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Mix fat, punchy bass and drums with EQP-1A
Enrich vocals, guitars and synths with MEQ-5's 3 midrange bands
Passive circuitry modeled for a transparent, gentle sound
Cut and boost the same frequencies simultaneously with EQP-1A
Tone sculpting for both mixing and mastering
Available in VST2, AU and AAX formats

03In depth

Passive EQ Character for Mixing and Mastering

Waves describes the PuigTec EQs as faithful to the transparent, gentle nature of passive circuitry. The EQP-1A is suited to fat, punchy bass and drums, and its ability to cut and boost the same frequencies at once is offered as a way to get a tighter low end.

The MEQ-5 provides three midrange bands for enriching vocals, guitars and synths. Waves presents the pair as a tool for shaping tone with a light touch, and as a favorite for tone sculpting in both mixing and mastering.

Who PuigTec EQs Suits

PuigTec EQs is aimed at producers and engineers who want a passive-style equalizer character on individual tracks or on a full mix. The EQP-1A is the reference point for low-end and high-end shaping, and the MEQ-5 handles the midrange.

Because the plugins are offered in VST2, AU and AAX, they can be used in the major DAWs that support those formats on Windows and macOS.

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 PuigTec EQs?

PuigTec EQs is a plugin from Waves that models two passive equalizers, the EQP-1A and the MEQ-5. The EQP-1A handles highs and lows, and the MEQ-5 provides three midrange bands.

Which formats and operating systems does PuigTec EQs support?

PuigTec EQs is listed in VST2, AU and AAX formats. It runs on Windows and macOS, with the system requirements listing macOS 12 through 15 and Windows 10 or later.

What do I need to use PuigTec EQs?

PuigTec EQs is a plugin, so it needs a compatible host application that supports VST2, AU or AAX on your operating system. The listed requirements are macOS Monterey 12 or later and Windows 10 or later.