SSL Native X-EQ 2 EQ plugin interface by Solid State Logic

SSL Native X-EQ 2: 24-Band Parametric EQ Plugin by Solid State Logic

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SSL Native X-EQ 2 is a 24-band parametric equalizer plugin from Solid State Logic. It offers 17 EQ types and filter shapes, and is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats for Windows and macOS.

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01Overview

Solid State Logic builds X-EQ 2 on its anti-cramping algorithms, which are designed to keep high-frequency detail that can be lost in a digital audio environment. Each of its 24 bands can be set to bell, shelf, low pass or high pass filtering, with classic and customisable curve shapes available per band. The plugin also includes mid-side and independent left/right processing, band soloing for locating problem frequencies, and real-time visual frequency analysis. It is aimed at producers and engineers who want a highly configurable EQ for mixing and mastering.

Best for

Mix bus EQ
Mastering EQ
Vocal corrective EQ
Mid-side stereo shaping
Resonance hunting
Drum bus tone shaping

Developer: Solid State Logic
Category: EQ
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

24-band fully parametric EQ with mastering-grade processing
17 EQ types and filter shapes, including customisable curves
Anti-cramping algorithms for high-frequency detail
Each band switchable between bell, shelf, low pass and high pass
Mid-side and independent left/right processing
Band soloing to pinpoint trouble frequencies
Real-time visual frequency analysis
DSP optimized for light and efficient CPU use

03In depth

Filter Types and Band Control

X-EQ 2 gives each of its 24 bands a choice of 17 EQ types and filter shapes. Every band can be switched between bell, shelf, low pass and high pass modes, and both classic and customisable curve shapes are available.

Band soloing lets you isolate a single band while you sweep it, which helps when you are hunting for resonances or harshness. Real-time visual frequency analysis shows the spectrum as you adjust the curve.

Stereo Processing and Workflow

Mid-side and independent left/right processing let you shape the centre and sides of a mix separately, or treat each channel on its own. This is useful for correcting stereo balance or adjusting the width of specific frequency ranges.

The developer describes the DSP as optimized for light, efficient CPU use, which matters when the EQ is inserted across many tracks in a session.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

Developer	Solid State Logic
Type	Plugin
Category	EQ
Formats	VST3, VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does X-EQ 2 support?

X-EQ 2 is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats. It supports both Windows and macOS.

Which operating systems are supported?

On Windows, the plugin supports Windows 10 and Windows 11 in 64-bit. On macOS, it supports macOS 11 Big Sur through macOS 13 Ventura in 64-bit, and Apple M1 Macs are supported.