API 550

A Pair of versatile EQs with a One of a Kind API Sound

Modeled on the late 1960’s legend, the API 550A EQ provides reciprocal and repeatable equalization at 15 points in 5 steps of boost, divided into three overlapping ranges. Its high and low frequency ranges are individually selectable as either peaking or shelving, and a band-pass filter can be inserted independently of all other settings.

The 550B, with its renowned four overlapped EQ bands, is invaluable as both a problem solver and a sweetening device. With 7 switchable filter frequencies spanning up to 5 octaves per band, the 550B’s “Proportional Q” automatically widens the filter bandwidth at minimal settings and narrows it at higher settings. It even lets you undo previous processing, affect or even reverse tonal modifications.

With their vast range of tonal possibilities, the API 550A and 550B are a pair of versatile EQs with that one-of-a-kind API sound.

Features:

• Modeled vintage EQ plugins
• Developed in association with API
• API 550A: 5 selected frequency centers per band
• API 550A: Maximum 12 dB of boost/cut per band in 2-3 dB steps
• API 550A: “Proportional Q” narrows filter Q at extremes High headroom +30 dB clip level
• API 550B: 7 selected frequency centers
• API 550B: 12 dB of boost/cut per band
• API 550B: Bands 1 and 4 offer shelf/peak switching
• API 550B: High headroom +30 dB clip level

Mac:

• macOS Ventura 13, Sonoma 14, Sequoia 15, Tahoe 26
• Intel or Silicon Architecture
• RAM: 8GB (16GB recommended)
• 1024x768 or higher display resolution

Windows:

• Windows 10 / 11
• 64 bit
• X64 compatible Intel or AMD CPU
• RAM: 8GB (16GB recommended)
• 1024x768 or higher display resolution

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