QuickAG multi-effect plugin interface by United Plugins

QuickAG: Acoustic Guitar Mixing Multi-Effect by United Plugins Free Download

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QuickAG is a multi-effect plugin from United Plugins for mixing acoustic guitar, ukulele and mandolin. It combines EQ, compression and reverb, with settings tuned to each instrument.

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01Overview

QuickAG is built for producers who need acoustic instruments to sit well in a mix without long manual setup. Instead of building an effects chain from scratch, you pick the instrument you are mixing and the plugin sets the hidden compressor and EQ parameters to suitable starting positions. From there you can adjust body and spark, add a low pass or de-harsh filter, blend compressor styles, and set the reverb length and amount. A separate XTRA section adds stereo width and overall size.

Best for

Acoustic guitar mixing
Ukulele tracks
Mandolin recordings
Acoustic reverb chains
Quick vocal-free mixing
Stereo guitar widening

Developer: United Plugins
Category: Multi-Effects
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Selector window sets compressor and EQ for each instrument
Acoustic guitar, ukulele and mandolin instrument choices
Body and spark EQ controls with Low Pass and De-Harsh filters
Compressor with clean and analog-style modes, blendable
Three blended reverb algorithms with length and amount controls
XTRA section for stereo width and overall size
Internal 64-bit processing at any sampling rate
Smart Bypass to reduce clicks when automating parameters

03In depth

Instrument-Specific Settings for Acoustic Tone

The Selector window is the core of QuickAG. Choosing an acoustic guitar, ukulele or mandolin sets the compressor and EQ to positions suited to that instrument, so the starting point already reflects how the instrument is typically recorded.

The EQ offers body and spark controls for shaping the tone, along with Low Pass and De-Harsh filters for removing frequencies that feel unpleasant. The compressor can be used for clean level smoothing or for adding analog-style coloration, and you can blend the two compressor styles.

The developer describes the reverb as three algorithms tuned for acoustic instruments, which you can blend and set by length and amount.

Workflow, Routing and Sample Rate Handling

QuickAG is designed as a fast insert for raw acoustic recordings. The core chain of EQ, compression and reverb is controlled from a single interface, so you can move through a mix quickly.

The plugin uses internal 64-bit audio processing and supports any sampling rate, including 192 kHz and higher. Smart Bypass is designed to avoid clicks or noise when you automate parameters.

The interface is resizable: drag the arrow in the bottom-right corner to make the window smaller to save screen space or larger for easier editing. A 15-day unlimited trial is available.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

Developer	United Plugins
Type	Plugin
Category	Multi Effect
Formats	VST3, VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit
Free trial	Yes

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats and operating systems does QuickAG support?

QuickAG is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats. It runs on Windows and macOS in 64-bit.

What do I need to run QuickAG?

On macOS you need 10.10 or later, and M1 Silicon Macs and macOS 11 Big Sur are supported. On Windows you need Windows 8 to 11, in 32-bit or 64-bit. Both platforms need an Intel or AMD processor with SSE2 support and a compatible VST2, VST3, AAX or AU host.