VEQ-STU 089 is a semi-parametric EQ plugin by Antelope Audio, inspired by the EQ sections of 1970s Swiss mixing consoles. It offers variable filters, boost and cut sliders, and a presence knob with minimalist controls.
VEQ-STU 089 is built around a small set of controls: two variable filters, low- and high-frequency boost and cut sliders, and a presence knob with an adjustable center frequency. Antelope Audio says the design is modeled on the EQ sections of Swiss mixing consoles from the 1970s and early 1980s. The developer positions it as a way to add warm, analog-style coloration to a mix, with particular strength on drum sounds. It runs as a native plugin on Windows and macOS.
Antelope Audio describes the VEQ-STU 089 as a semi-parametric EQ with a warm, analog character. The unit can be used for gentle equalization of a signal or for more detailed frequency sculpting.
The developer notes that the plugin is especially useful on drum sounds. Its frequency content can be shaped with a fairly simple layout, which keeps the focus on listening rather than on dense parameter menus.
The high-pass filter slider offers cut points at 60, 100, 150, or 250 Hz. The low-pass filter slider offers cut points at 3 kHz, 5 kHz, 8 kHz, or 12 kHz.
For more precise work, two additional bands sit at 80 Hz and 8 kHz, each with a boost and cut range of -8 to +8 dB. The presence knob, paired with a frequency selection slider, adds a final layer of brightness or air to the processed sound.
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 |
The VEQ-STU 089 is a semi-parametric EQ plugin by Antelope Audio. Its controls are modeled on the EQ sections of 1970s Swiss mixing consoles.
The VEQ-STU 089 runs as a native plugin on Windows and macOS. Check the system requirements link on the product page for version details.
No trial is listed for this product.
The Synergy Core Real-Time version runs in real time with no perceptible latency on compatible Synergy Core devices. The native plugin runs on a Mac or PC without extra hardware.
