Tonelux Tilt and Tilt Live EQ plugin interface by Softube

Tonelux Tilt and Tilt Live: Single-Knob EQ Plugin by Softube

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Tonelux Tilt and Tilt Live are EQ plugins by Softube that tilt the overall tone of a channel with a single knob, making it warmer or brighter. Tilt Live is an extra version included for live sound engineers.

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01Overview

Tonelux Tilt is an EQ plugin from Softube, modeled on the Tonelux MP1a discrete mic preamp and developed together with original Tonelux designer Paul Wolff. The main control is one knob: turn it clockwise to attenuate lows and boost highs, or counterclockwise for a fatter, darker sound. The plugin also includes high and low pass filters, a gain control and a polarity switch. A Tilt Live version is included for live sound work.

Best for

Channel tone balancing
Quick mix tilt
Warming up bright tracks
Live mix ear fatigue
Live sound engineering

Developer: Softube
Category: EQ
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Single-knob tilt control for warmer or brighter tone
Loud switch to strengthen or soften the tilt effect
Sweepable high and low pass filters
High and low pass slopes switchable between 6 and 12 dB per octave
Modeled output transformer distortion for bass frequencies
Polarity reversal switch and gain knob
Tilt Live version included for live sound engineers
Developed with original Tonelux designer Paul Wolff

03In depth

Tilt EQ Sound and Character

The Tilt filter works as its name suggests. Turning the knob clockwise attenuates the lows and boosts the highs, and turning it counterclockwise does the opposite, giving the sound more body and a darker tone. A Loud switch makes the effect stronger or keeps it more subtle.

The high and low pass filters are sweepable and switchable between 6 dB and 12 dB per octave, and they are described as gentle and natural sounding. Softube's model also includes the output transformer from the Tonelux MP1a, which adds subtle distortion to bass frequencies to fatten the low end.

Workflow and Live Use

Tilt is designed as a quick, rough setting for each channel. It includes the controls needed for a basic balance before more detailed EQ work, and the developer suggests it may sometimes be all a track needs to sit in a mix.

The Tilt Live version is optimized for live sound engineers and includes features they requested. Softube describes the plugin as very CPU friendly.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

Developer	Softube
Type	Plugin
Category	EQ
Formats	VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, RTAS
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What is Tonelux Tilt?

Tonelux Tilt is an EQ plugin by Softube that adjusts the overall balance of a sound with one knob, making it warmer or brighter. It is based on the Tilt design of the Tonelux MP1a mic preamp.

Which formats and operating systems does Tonelux Tilt support?

Tonelux Tilt is available in VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and RTAS formats, for Windows and macOS. It is a 64-bit plugin.

What do I need to use Tonelux Tilt?

You need an AU, VST or VST3 compatible host, or an AAX-compatible DAW. The plugin requires a Softube account and an iLok account, plus internet access for downloads and license management. Softube lists Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, Ableton Live, Studio One and Reaper as officially tested hosts.