Maat SantaCruzEQ12

Beautiful analog Architectures

We wanted to lift analog to another level, so we reverse engineered a variety of well respected hardware EQs, creating idealized digital versions from that inspiration. Rather than models or simulations that carry analog baggage, SantaCruzEQ has no noise, distortion or other secondary effects inherited from analog.

SantaCruzEQ6 is a complete collection of classic equalizer Architectures, assembled into one package. You get precise, idealized examples of legendary analog equalizer circuitry, complemented by progressive new models. Whether it’s vintage, modern, or experimental, SantaCruzEQ is a sonic sandbox for every mixing and mastering engineer to mess around in.

SantaCruzEQ12  Architectures:

01 Classic Sym Series symmetrical, almost constant Q bell — common mix desk & outboard gear Architecture, try on “surgical” applications

02 Classic Asym Series asymmetrical — Old Skool, boost like № 1 but with narrower cut

03 Proportional 1 Series proportional — More musical than constant Q, especially for mixing and post. Bells are wider at <6dB and narrower at >6dB

04 Proportional 2 Series proportional — Like № 3 but with bigger changes at large gain settings > ±6dB, try on vocals

05 Proportional 3 Series proportional — Like № 3 but with extra wide bells at small gain settings, from 0 to 3dB

06 Const-Q Asym Series asymmetrical, constant Q — Boost like № 1, cut like № 5 (extra wide), as found in some USA products & mixers

07 Series asymmetrical, constant Q — Like № 6 but with mirrored boost & cut

08 Const-Q Invers Series symmetrical, constant Q — Similar to № 7

09 Const-Q New Series proportional, constant Q — Our special Architecture…try it!

10 Const-Q Ideal Series ideal & constant Q — Another special, similar to № 1, all three parameters (resonant ƒ, gain & Q) are independent, no analog relatives!

11 Parallel FF-FB Parallel feed forward/feedback — Complementary amplitude and phase characteristics for boost & cut (symmetrical), found in high end graphic EQs, 1st choice for mastering [reference Massenburg]

12 Parallel LC Parallel passive LC — Tonal advantages with band interaction & asymmetry disadvantages, found in old or newly recreated PEQs, another choice for mastering [reference Massive Passive, Sontec]

COMPATIBILITY

 MAC OSX    WINDOW

 Windows Requirements

• Host application compatible with:
  • AAX Native plugins
  • VST plugins
  • VST3 plugins

• Windows 7 or higher

 Mac Requirements

• Host application compatible with:
  
  • AAX Native plugins
  • Audio-Unit plugins
  • VST plugins
  • VST3 plugins

• Mac OS  10.9 or later (64-bit only)