VEQ-4K BLACK four-band vintage EQ plugin interface by Antelope Audio

VEQ-4K BLACK: Four-Band Vintage EQ Plugin by Antelope Audio

VEQ-4K BLACK is a four-band vintage EQ plugin by Antelope Audio, modeled on the hardware revision of the VEQ-4K series that features a louder EQ and a steeper High Pass slope. It runs natively on Windows and macOS.

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01Overview

The VEQ-4K BLACK is the black hardware revision of the VEQ-4K series, a channel-strip EQ originally used on British mixing consoles from the 1980s. Antelope Audio says it is the most popular version of the module. Compared with the other revisions, the developer describes this one as louder, with cut and boost of up to 18 dB and a steeper High Pass cut-off slope of 18 dB per octave. The plugin offers four frequency bands, low- and high-pass filters, and an optional bell curve for the low-frequency band.

Best for

Channel strip EQ
Mix bus tonal shaping
Low-end cleanup
Vintage console coloration
Vocal and guitar EQ

Developer: Antelope Audio
Category: EQ
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

The most popular hardware revision of the VEQ-4K series
Louder EQ with plus or minus 18 dB cut and boost
Steeper 18 dB High Pass cut-off slope
Four frequency bands for tonal shaping
Low- and high-pass filters
Optional bell curve on the low-frequency band
Native plugin that runs on Mac or PC without extra hardware

03In depth

Sound and Character of the VEQ-4K BLACK EQ

The VEQ-4K BLACK is built around the sound of a classic console EQ. Antelope Audio notes that the module was designed following the recommendations of many experienced audio engineers, and that the same EQ series has appeared on numerous records across many genres.

The black revision is the louder variant of the series. Its boost and cut range reaches plus or minus 18 dB, and its High Pass filter uses a steeper 18 dB cut-off slope than the baseline design. These two traits set it apart when you need strong tonal shaping or a firm rolloff on low-end material.

Controls, Filters and Workflow

The EQ provides four frequency bands, giving you separate control over the low, low-mid, high-mid and high ranges of a track. Low- and high-pass filters let you remove unwanted content at the edges of the spectrum.

The low-frequency band includes an optional bell curve, which lets you switch between a shelf-style and a bell-shaped boost or cut. Because the plugin is available as a native version for Windows and macOS, it can be used inside your DAW without any extra hardware.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

Developer	Antelope Audio
Type	Plugin
Category	EQ
Operating systems	Windows, macOS

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What is VEQ-4K BLACK?

VEQ-4K BLACK is a four-band vintage EQ plugin by Antelope Audio. It is the black hardware revision of the VEQ-4K series, known for a louder EQ and a steeper High Pass cut-off slope.

Which operating systems does VEQ-4K BLACK support?

VEQ-4K BLACK is listed for Windows and macOS. Antelope Audio's native version runs on your Mac or PC without additional hardware.

Does VEQ-4K BLACK need extra hardware?

No. The native plugin runs on a Mac or PC without any additional hardware. A separate version runs in real time on compatible Synergy Core devices.

How is the BLACK revision different from the other VEQ-4K versions?

Antelope Audio describes the BLACK revision as the louder variant, with plus or minus 18 dB of cut and boost and a steeper 18 dB High Pass cut-off slope.