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Pultec Collection

UAD / Universal Audio

The Pultec Collection is a suite of three vintage tube EQ emulations (EQP-1A, MEQ-5, and HLF-3C) that recreate the sonic character of the original 1950s Pultec passive equalizers. Built on over 10 years of intensive modeling research, these plugins authentically capture the transformer and tube amplifier nonlinearities of the hardware, delivering the legendary smooth, musical tone and 'magic' that has shaped over 70 years of popular music production.

Key Features

01Three vintage Pultec EQ models: EQP-1A, MEQ-5, and HLF-3C
02EQP-1A with three frequency bands: low shelf (20/30/60/100 CPS), high boost (3/4/5/8/10/12/16 KCS with bandwidth control), and high attenuation (5/10/20 KCS)
03MEQ-5 with three midrange bands: low-mid boost (200/300/500/700/1000 CPS), mid dip (200 CPS–7 KCS, 11 frequencies), and high-mid boost (1.5/2/3/4/5 KCS)
04HLF-3C with 12 dB per octave low and high cut filters (11 low-cut and 11 high-cut frequencies)
05Modeled transformer and tube amplifier nonlinearities for authentic analog character
06Bypass/Gain controls with ±12 dB output gain on EQP-1A and MEQ-5
07Artist presets from industry professionals including John Paterno and Jacknife Lee
08Legacy versions available with reduced DSP requirements and less distortion modeling

Things to Try

  • 01Simultaneously boost and cut the same low frequency on the EQP-1A for a natural tightening effect on bass
  • 02Use the EQP-1A's 16 KCS high frequency setting to add 'air' to master sources
  • 03Adjust the MEQ-5's low-mid and high-mid boosts with the midrange dip to enhance the 'power region' of vocals and guitars
  • 04Push the EQP-1A's fully modeled transformer and tube amplifier sections with extreme boost levels for natural, musical distortion
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