VEQ-55B by Antelope Audio four-band EQ plugin interface

VEQ-55B: Four-Band Analog-Style EQ Plugin by Antelope Audio

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VEQ-55B is a four-band EQ plugin from Antelope Audio, modeled on the 1960s and 1970s analog console EQ module it is named after. It offers up to 12 dB of boost or cut per band.

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01Overview

The VEQ-55B is an EQ plugin from Antelope Audio built around the design of vintage console EQ circuitry. Its four bands each provide up to 12 dB of boost or cut, with a selection of fixed frequency positions. The high and low bands can switch between bell and shelving behavior. The developer states that the vintage circuitry was carefully modeled to add analog character to a mix. The plugin is a modern revision of the classic module, with expanded controls.

Best for

Analog-style mix EQ
Rock and vintage tone shaping
Corrective EQ
Vocal and guitar tone
Complex EQ curve design

Developer: Antelope Audio
Category: EQ
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Four bands with up to 12 dB of boost or cut each
Overlapping frequency selections for complex EQ curves
High and low bands switchable between bell and shelving
Proportional Q behavior that changes with gain amount
Expanded fixed frequency positions compared with the original
EQ design inspired by 1960s and 1970s analog gear
Native plugin for Mac and Windows, no extra hardware needed

03In depth

Sound Character and Bandwidth Behavior

Each band's proportional bandwidth (Q) changes with the amount of boost or cut. At subtle settings, the Q is gentler and wider. At higher gain settings, the slope becomes more aggressive and narrower. Antelope Audio says this behavior contributes to the plugin's musicality.

The adjacent bands include several overlapping frequency selections. This lets you build complex EQ curves when shaping a specific sound, rather than limiting you to isolated, non-interacting bands.

Controls and Workflow

The high and low bands can be switched between a bell curve and a shelving response, so the same band can handle broad tonal shaping or corrective work. The four bands give you a compact set of controls to work with.

The plugin is available as a native plugin for Mac and Windows and runs without additional hardware. A Synergy Core Real-Time version is also listed, which runs in real time with no perceptible latency on compatible Synergy Core devices.

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 the VEQ-55B?

The VEQ-55B is a four-band EQ plugin by Antelope Audio, based on the design of a classic late-1960s and early-1970s console EQ module. It is a modern revision with expanded controls.

Which operating systems does the VEQ-55B support?

The VEQ-55B runs on Windows and macOS as a native plugin. Antelope Audio lists a system requirements page for details.

Does the VEQ-55B need extra hardware?

No. The native plugin runs on your Mac or PC without additional hardware. A Synergy Core Real-Time version is also available for compatible Synergy Core devices.

What makes the VEQ-55B different from a standard EQ?

Each band's Q changes with the amount of boost or cut, and adjacent bands can overlap to form complex curves. The high and low bands can also switch between bell and shelving modes.