SplitEQ Crossgrade from Physion Mk 2 by Eventide EQ plugin interface

SplitEQ Crossgrade from Physion Mk 2: Transient/Tonal Splitting EQ by Eventide Free Download

SplitEQ Crossgrade from Physion Mk 2 is an EQ plugin from Eventide that divides audio into transient and tonal streams and applies an 8-band parametric EQ to each. It is offered as a crossgrade path for existing Physion Mk 2 owners.

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01Overview

Eventide's SplitEQ processes incoming audio through its Structural Split engine, which separates the signal into Transient and Tonal components before they reach the EQ. Each of the eight bands can shape the two streams independently, and continuous L/R and Mid/Side panning applies to each component. The developer positions it for enhancing, repairing, rebalancing and widening sources, and it ships with a library of over 150 presets.

Best for

Vocal de-essing
Plosive removal
Snare ring reduction
Kick drum repair
Drum bus widening
Guitar string buzz control

Developer: Eventide
Category: EQ
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

8-band parametric EQ with Peak, Notch, Bandpass and shelf filters
Transient and Tonal streams EQ'd separately via Structural Split
Separate Transient and Tonal output level controls
Continuous L/R and Mid/Side panning per component
Global scaling of EQ curves, together or independently
Filter slopes from 6 to 96 dB/octave
Real-time spectrum analyzer showing both streams
Library of over 150 presets, plus A/B and Undo/Redo

03In depth

How the Transient and Tonal split works in EQ

Structural Split analyzes the incoming audio and sends transient material such as noise, pops, plosives, sibilance and attacks to one stream. Sustained notes, harmonics, tone and ambience go to the other.

This lets you apply a filter to only the transient or only the tonal part of a sound. The developer gives examples such as de-essing by EQing only the transient, or reducing snare ring by filtering the tonal mids.

The spectrum analyzer shows the two streams separately in real time, and you can solo the transients, a single band, or the transients of one band.

Controls, filters and stereo panning

Each of the eight bands 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.

Transient and Tonal output levels can be adjusted separately, and the EQ curves can be scaled globally together or independently. Continuous L/R and Mid/Side panning for each component adds stereo control across the bands.

A/B buttons let you compare two presets or settings, and Undo/Redo is included. The resizable interface offers zoom options.

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

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What do I need to use SplitEQ Crossgrade from Physion Mk 2?

SplitEQ runs as a plugin in a compatible host. Eventide tests it in Ableton Live, Cubase, FL Studio, Logic Pro, Pro Tools and Studio One, and says it should work with any compatible host. No iLok dongle is required, but a free iLok account is needed for authorization.

Which formats and operating systems does it 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 supported. Both platforms are 64-bit only.