SplitEQ by Eventide transient and tonal EQ plugin interface

SplitEQ: Transient and Tonal Splitting EQ Plugin by Eventide Free Download

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SplitEQ is an 8-band parametric equalizer from Eventide that splits incoming audio into separate transient and tonal streams, so you can EQ each part independently for corrective and creative mixing.

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01Overview

SplitEQ uses Eventide's patented Structural Split technology to divide a signal into transient and tonal components before they reach its eight parametric bands. That means you can treat attacks, plosives and sibilance differently from sustained notes, harmonics and ambience, without stacking compressors, de-essers or dynamic EQs. The plugin is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats for Windows and macOS, and it includes a free trial.

Best for

Vocal plosive removal
Snare ring reduction
Kick drum boom control
Acoustic guitar string buzz
Drum bus widening
Mix cleanup
Stereo beat spatialization

Developer: Eventide
Category: EQ
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Eight-band parametric EQ with Peak, Notch, Bandpass and shelf filters
Structural Split engine separates transient and tonal streams
Independent Transient and Tonal output level controls
Continuous L/R and Mid/Side panning per band
Filter slopes from 6 to 96 dB/octave
Real-time spectrum analyzer for each stream
Library of more than 150 factory presets
A/B comparison with undo and redo
Resizable interface with zoom options

03In depth

How Structural Split Changes Equalization

Most EQs process the whole signal at once. SplitEQ analyzes the input and separates it into a transient stream, which covers noise, pops, mic plosives, vocal sibilance and attacks, and a tonal stream, which covers sustained notes, harmonics, tone and ambience.

Each of the eight bands can act on either stream. Eventide says this makes common problems easier to solve in a complex mix, such as softening a snare's attack or cutting plosives without thinning the body of a vocal.

Controls, Filters and Stereo Panning

Each band offers Peak, Notch, Bandpass, High Shelf, Low Shelf, Tilt Shelf, High Pass and Low Pass filter types, with slopes from 6 to 96 dB/octave. Master Transient and Tonal output controls let you set the balance between the two streams, and you can scale the EQ curves together or independently.

Continuous L/R and Mid/Side panning for the transient and tonal components gives you stereo control on a per-band basis. A real-time spectrum analyzer shows the two streams separately, and A/B buttons with undo and redo help you compare settings quickly.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

Developer	Eventide
Type	Plugin
Category	EQ
Formats	VST3, VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit
Free trial	Yes

05Upgrades

Upgrade and crossgrade options

Option	Store link
SplitEQ Crossgrade from Physion Mk 2	Plugin Boutique ↗

06FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats and operating systems does SplitEQ support?

SplitEQ is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats. It runs on Windows 10 and later, including Windows 11, and on macOS 10.14 and later, with Intel and Apple Silicon support. Both versions are 64-bit only.

What do I need to use SplitEQ?

SplitEQ runs inside a compatible host, and Eventide says its plugins should work with any compatible host. Eventide tests in Ableton Live, Cubase, FL Studio, Logic Pro, Pro Tools and Studio One. An iLok dongle is not required, but a free iLok account is needed for authorization.

Does SplitEQ come with presets?

Yes. The factory library includes more than 150 presets designed to enhance, repair, rebalance and widen drums, vocals, guitar and other sources. Eventide also created a folder of presets for less-than-perfect recordings.