Equalizer (EQ) VST Plugin - Free Download

TDR Nova:

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Parametric and Dynamic EQ

The free TDR Nova plugin from Tokyo Dawn Labs is an amazing free VST equalizer. It offers 4 dynamic EQ bands to compress each part of the spectrum individually with automatic adjustment of the loudness. On top of this it can also be used as a full band compressor or for de-essing. TDR Nova also features separate High and Low Pass filters to remove unwanted frquencies.
TDR Nova is very usefull for both mixing and mastering and is truly a must have plugin in your collection! The only downside is that it's somewhat CPU hungry. It is available for both MacOS and Windows in 32 and 64-bit.
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BootEQ mkIII:

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Equalizer with beautiful sound coloration

BootEQ mkIII from Variety of Sound is a free parametric equalizer with 4 independent EQ bands very well suited for mixing and mastering. The BootEQ VST comes with a tube saturation emulation and pre-amplifier harmonic distortion that bring some subtle and very nice audio coloration enhancements to the signal. The overall sound result of this plugin is absolutely stunning! Equally as good as some high end expensive ones, but this VST is free...
Perfect for adding sparkle, depth or character. The plugin offers zero latency and is available for Windows in 32 and 64-bit.
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SonEQ:

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EQ Plugin with warm distortion

The SonEQ VST plugin by Sonimus is one of the best and most popular free vintage analog EQ emulations out there. The plugin has 3 bands: Low, Mid and High, as well as a pre-amp (Drive) section that provides analog style warmth with added harmonics and a nice saturation to the sound in the lower end of the spectrum.
SonEQ is intended for gentle sculpting of sound, not precise surgical correction as one obtains using a parametric EQ. It is available for both MacOS and Windows in 32 and 64-bit.
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Luftikus:

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Musical EQ plugin

The Luftikus VST Plugin by lkjb can inject new life into even the dullest tracks! Since the frequency bands are fixed this equalizer is not designed for surgical precission adjustments. Rather it's a musical EQ plugin well suited for adding character and coloring to to your mix. Add it to your vocal track, your drum bus, or any other top end that you want boosted, and Luftikus will add that extra silky air to your mix without any artifacts or harshness.
The Luftikus plugin is equally suited for adding a pleasant warmth to a kick drum or bass. The signal of the tone is shaped slightly and subtle saturation and harmonics are created. The very usefull 'keep gain' switch can be turned on to ensure that the overall volume of the sound stays the same. It is available for both Mac and Windows in 32 and 64-bit.
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PushTec 5+1A:

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High-end mastering EQ

The PushTec equalizer plugin from Leftover Lasagne is a 6-band parametric equalizer emulating vintage analog equalizers like the legendary Pultec EQP-1A from 1951. PushTec operates with 64-bit internal precision and comes with 44 very useful presets that can give all your mixes that extra clarity and separation to your mix.
The interface takes some time to get used to, so just start with one of the presets, tweak the knobs a bit and it will sound absolutely amazing in no time! PushTec 5+1A is the perfect equalizer not only for processing individual tracks but also the whole mix during the final mastering.
The PushTec VST plugin has been around for many years, but this gem is still one of the very best free EQ VST effects available. Overall this plugin is highly recom­mended both for mixing and mastering! Win 32-bit only.
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