Pultec Collection

EQ
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.

Available for:VSTAUAAX

Key Features

  • Three vintage Pultec EQ models: EQP-1A, MEQ-5, and HLF-3C
  • EQP-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)
  • MEQ-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)
  • HLF-3C with 12 dB per octave low and high cut filters (11 low-cut and 11 high-cut frequencies)
  • Modeled transformer and tube amplifier nonlinearities for authentic analog character
  • Bypass/Gain controls with ±12 dB output gain on EQP-1A and MEQ-5
  • Artist presets from industry professionals including John Paterno and Jacknife Lee
  • Legacy versions available with reduced DSP requirements and less distortion modeling
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