thEQred

Linear phase precision, velvet softness

Frequency–domain linear phase as only MAAT can make it.

thEQred, a revamp of Algorithmix's LinearPhase PEQ Red, now with a MAAT makeover, offers unparalleled aesthetic equalization. With its 12 bands of precise linear phase parametric equalization and unique shelving filters, it excels at balancing biased mixes invisibly. Enhance clarity in dark mixes or reinforce lower mids and bass without sacrificing focus. Developed with power user Friedemann's vision, the UI is flexible and efficient, featuring functions like positive & negative Contribution, adjustable sonogram, and one-click frequency adjustment. All 12 Sections are visible simultaneously, with additional SORT button function.

Frequency Forward

thEQred operates in the frequency domain, maintaining high resolution at low frequencies while preserving temporal resolution. Its linear phase approach avoids blurring strong transients, ensuring pristine sound quality. Unlike other plugins with lower frequency resolution or mathematical interpolation, thEQred's filter shapes match the best analog references for musical sound quality, even at baseband 44.1 and 48 kHz rates.

Unobtrusive Power

thEQred prioritizes linearity down to subsonic frequencies, boasting powerful features hidden behind a clean and simple UI. Unlike typical filters, thEQred's resizable window combines advanced features with an intuitive design, enhancing productivity with industry-first workflow acceleration.

Better By Design

Whether you're looking for gentle rehabilitation, colorless correction, or simply baggage-free spectral contouring, this proprietary, precision algorithm delivers on the promise of linear phase EQ. Bring the power and purity of thEQred to bear for all your critical equalization tasks.

Features

• Five Panorama modes; stereo, mono (L+R), left–only, right–only and difference (L-R) for focused treatment or enhancement
• Two Stereo modes; Left/Right or Mid/Side
• Four Contribution modes; positive addition only, negative addition only, EQ contribution only, and “normal” EQ out help you to keep track of your progress
• Extended frequency range covers the ultrasonic, suitable for any HRA post
• Equal delay at all frequencies independent of filter settings, perfectly preserving the time relationship of harmonics
• No phase distortion and no temporal dispersion, eliminating transient smear
• Freedom from unwanted coloration for exceptional clarity, transparency, and definition
• Exclusive VariSlope technology offers shelf and cut filters with any roll-off in the range of 6 to 24 dB/octave as well as continuous slope adjustment below 6 dB/octave, impossible with any classic filter
• Twelve Sections with eight freely assignable parametric filter types: classic bell, high or low shelf, high or low cut as well as VariSlope high or low shelf, and high or low cut
• Adjustable Q for shelving and cut filters
• Proprietary algorithms deliver extraordinarily low distortion and noise
• For ultimate fidelity, deep 80 bit super double precision internals virtually eliminate rounding errors and distortion
• Perfect emulation of analog filter characteristics, clearly perceptible when equalizing audio at baseband sample rates
• Extremely shallow VariSlope shelves for gentle brightening or added weight
• Cascade cut filters for “brick wall” characteristics
• Resizable UI for easy and precise adjustments or for ultra–high resolution displays
• MAAT’s smart AutoGain for effortless A/B comparisons
• Inbuilt tone generator makes for quick location of trouble spots
• SORT function eliminates the need for busy, distracting UI elements
• TUNE function aligns center frequencies to Western tunings
• Grid snap toggles between surgical and musical applications, emulating popular hardware resonant frequency choices, including Maselec and Manley
• Exclusive dual view, monochrome/color real time spectrogram with user adjustable temporal wiper lets you choose “when” to transition to low distraction monochrome
• Choice of parametric editing via numerical fields or directly via the graphical display
• Operates at up to 384 kHz sample rates for HRA or game audio workflows
• Complete setup exchange across multiple instances
• Automatic latency compensation with all modern DAWs
• A/B comparison for fast decision making

Applications

thEQred stands out among mastering engineers' tools, offering unparalleled transparency with its wide, 80-bit double precision processing and fidelity-optimized algorithm. While other frequency-domain, linear phase EQs exist, thEQred elevates your work with the features and functionality of Algorithmix’s LP PEQ Red, plus much more. Harness its powerful processing and double precision I/O for:

• Mastering and remastering tasks on complex, high fidelity mixes
• Removing unwanted ultrasonic content from HRA recordings
• Identifying resonances with ease when sweeping, due to the low inherent ringing
• Putting mixes with too much DC or a super fat kick on a diet
• Uncolored aesthetic equalization of acoustic performances, perfect for classical, jazz and folk
• VariSlope rebalancing of unbalanced mixes
• Adding super-clear and inconspicuous “air” to dark material

All true linear phase EQs have similar specs. Dirac spikes and other artificial test signals will produce about the same results regardless of whose product you try. A solo chime or kick drum track is not what thEQred was designed for. As for all of thEQ products, it excels at equalizing actual music!

What not to use thEQred for is tracking or mixing! thEQred is a low channel count plug–in, designed for the master buss and mastering. Due to the insane complexity of the algorithm, thEQred has a hefty CPU demand. It’s not a “light weight”!