Waves V-EQ3

Overview

Waves V-EQ3 is a three-band vintage EQ modeled after the classic 1066 and 1073 console modules. Rather than focusing on surgical correction, it is designed to shape tone with broad, musical curves while adding the warmth and character associated with classic analog EQ.

V-EQ3 is particularly effective when you want to add body, presence, or high-frequency air while retaining the natural character of the source.

Key Features

• Modeled after classic 1066 and 1073 console EQ circuits

• Three-band EQ with musical, broad tonal shaping

• Low-frequency section for adding body or reducing excessive weight

• Midrange section with 9 selectable frequency points

• High-frequency shelf for adding presence and air

• High-pass filter with 7 selectable cutoff frequencies

• Up to ±18 dB of continuous boost or cut

• Analog circuit modeling remains active even when the EQ section is bypassed

• Phase-reverse function for parallel processing applications

• Designed for vocals, acoustic instruments, drums, guitars, bass, and full mixes

• Useful for both individual tracks and bus processing

Technical Specifications

• Plugin Type: Vintage EQ

• Bands: Low, Mid, High

• Low Frequency: 35, 60, 100, 110, 220 Hz

• Mid Frequency: 360 Hz, 700 Hz, 1.2, 1.6, 3.2, 3.8, 4.8, 7.0, 7.2 kHz

• High Frequency: 10 or 12 kHz

• High-Pass Filter: 45, 50, 70, 80, 160, 300, 360 Hz

• EQ Gain: Up to ±18 dB

• High-Pass Slope: 18 dB/octave

• Processing: Mono / Stereo

• Analog Modeling: Selectable

• Phase: Phase reverse

• Sample Rates: Up to 96 kHz

• Formats: VST3, AAX, AudioSuite, AU

• Platforms: macOS and Windows

• Applications: Vocal EQ, instrument EQ, drum processing, bass, guitar, mix bus, mastering, analog coloration

Waves V-EQ3 provides the broad, musical tonal shaping of classic console EQ in a streamlined plugin, making it a strong choice when the goal is to enhance the character of a recording rather than simply correct individual frequencies.