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Description
Introduce your studio to the legendary Chandler Limited EMI TG12345 Curve Bender Equalizer, a dream come true for any serious audio engineer or music enthusiast. This state-of-the-art equalizer gives you the power to shape your sound like never before, combining the classic warmth of the vintage EMI TG12345 console with modern functionality.
Designed by Chandler Limited's Wade Goeke and Abbey Road senior engineer Peter Cobbin, the Curve Bender offers a unique musical experience. It originates from the original EMI TG12345 console, famously used in Beatles and Pink Floyd recordings, and was launched to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Abbey Road Studios.
This equalizer gives users a fully featured and highly flexible version of the original desk EQ units. Its powerful functionality includes a multiply switch that increases boost/cut up to 13.5dB, high pass and low pass filters, and bell/shelf selections on the high and low bands.
With this modern powerhouse EQ, you'll enjoy the best of both worlds: the vintage warmth of the original EMI TG12345 and the advanced features of modern EQs, making it perfect for all your recording, mixing, and mastering needs.
Key Features:
- A fully featured version of the classic EMI TG12345 EQ
- Combines vintage warmth with modern features
- 51 EQ points for precise sound shaping
- Multiply switch increases boost/cut up to 13.5dB
- High pass and low pass filters for more control over your sound
- Bell/shelf selections on high and low bands for enhanced flexibility
- Requires the Chandler Limited Power Supply
Product specs
| Number of Channels | 2 |
| Bypass | Yes |
| Number of Bands | 4 |
| High Pass Filter | Yes |
| Low Pass Filter | Yes |
| Q Type | Variable |
| Boost/Cut Range | ±12 |
| Freq Range High | 3.6kHz-16kHz |
| Freq Range Hi-Mid | 0.8kHz-8.1kHz |
| Freq Range Lo-Mid | 0.3kHz-3.6kHz |
| Freq Range Low | 35Hz-300Hz |
| Inputs | 2 x XLR |
| Outputs | 2 x XLR |
| Rack Spaces | 3U |
| Height | 5.25" |
| Width | 19" |
FAQs
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What makes the Chandler Limited EMI TG12345 Curve Bender Equalizer suitable for mastering?
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The Curve Bender offers a versatile 4-band EQ with variable Q settings and a wide boost/cut range of ±12 dB, providing precise tonal shaping ideal for mastering tasks.
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Does the Chandler Limited EMI TG12345 Curve Bender Equalizer have a bypass feature?
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Yes, the Curve Bender includes a bypass function, allowing you to compare processed and unprocessed signals easily.
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What type of connectivity does the Chandler Limited EMI TG12345 Curve Bender Equalizer offer?
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The Curve Bender features 2 x XLR inputs and outputs, providing balanced connectivity for professional studio setups.
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How does the frequency range of the Curve Bender's bands enhance its versatility?
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With frequency ranges from 35Hz to 16kHz across its four bands, the Curve Bender allows for precise control over both low and high frequencies, making it versatile for various audio sources.
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Is the Chandler Limited EMI TG12345 Curve Bender Equalizer suitable for stereo applications?
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Yes, the Curve Bender is a dual-channel equalizer, making it perfect for stereo processing in mastering and mixing environments.
Videos
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The Curve Bender EQ in action
The Curve Bender EQ in action
Doctor Mix
Chandler Limited - Curve Bender - KMR Demo Room
KMR Audio
Chandler Limited TG12345 Curve Bender EQ REVIEW!!
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EQ Chandler Curve Bender EMI TG12345 Abbey Road Studio
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Reviews
PROS
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Imparts a "magic" quality that enhances any mix
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Amazing flexibility with independent dual mono channels
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Offers both .5 db and .75 gain steps for precision
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Produces a gigantic, expensive sound with clarity and punch
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Tight bass and sweetened midrange for improved instrument sound
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Adds warmth, punchy bottom end, and pleasant highs unlike digital plugins
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Stellar build quality with confidence-boosting knob clicks
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Can replace other processing units, reducing the need for additional equipment
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Doesn't distort sound even at high gain and Q settings
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Provides thickness, weight, and warmth to the sound
CONS
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May not pair well with certain other equipment due to impedance matching issues
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High price point, seen as an investment
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Artist usage
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"This is the Chandler EQ. This is, like, my favorite piece of equipment in the studio."
"Friday off will be spent in the studio, Which knob to turn?" The Curve Bender is the bottom module in AN21's Instagram photo.
Used for the overhead mics on "Icky Thump", as stated by recording and mixing engineer Joe Chiccarelli in this October 2007 Sound on Sound interview.
- Drums: Neve 8078 EQ, APSI EQ, Chandler TG1, API 2500, Chandler Zener Limiter and Curve Bender EQ
“The moment I heard Meg play that drum beat during tracking I knew that this song would call for a big, heavy drum sound, so I had to scramble to get the drums sounding as big as possible. I might have added some low end, perhaps 80Hz, to the kick, some mid around 4k to the snare, and some air, 15k or so, to the overheads. Adding 4k gave the snare some more crack and made it cut through better. I also used an old APSI graphic EQ on the kick drum — settings -2 at 35Hz, +2 at 75, and +4 at 3.5k. APSI was a ’70s offspring from API. I may also have added some bottom to the overheads with a Chandler Curve Bender, which has great low end. I loved it so much, I ended up buying one. In terms of the mix, in most cases the room microphones were not really processed.
“As far as compression is concerned, I applied a couple of drum submix compressors, probably API 2500 and Chandler Zener. On other songs I also sometimes used the SPL Transient Designer and sometimes an [Empirical Labs] Distressor. I set the API to fast attack and fast release, to get a bit of a pop to the snare, and blended that back in with the original. The Chandler has more of a round, warm, vintage sound. I set it to heavy limiting with a fast release, and blended that in to give the drums more character. I would say that the compressors were used on this album to make a statement, so I wasn’t shy of using extreme settings. I also may have sent the snare via loudspeakers to Studio A’s live room and blended that in to give more ambience.”
At 6:04 in this video, at bottom of the rack, a Curve bender can be seen.
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moneyshot rack of death set up & ready for recording the next song !
The Chandler Limited EMI TG12345 Curve Bender Equalizer can be seen in Anyma's studio
Extrawelt shows the Curve Bender in an interview.
In the MusicRadar Tech studio tour video, the Freemasons are shown using the Chandler Limited EMI TG12345 Curve Bender Equalizer.
Rafael Anton Irisarri uses the Chandler Limited EMI TG12345 Curve Bender Equalizer in his New York studio, as shown in the second image of a post celebrating the 5th anniversary of Black Knoll Studio on Instagram by user blackknoll.
In a YouTube video by 作曲家・和田貴史の庭, Neeraj Khajanchi is shown using the Chandler Limited EMI TG12345 Curve Bender Equalizer in his studio, NK SOUND TOKYO. This equalizer is renowned for its expanded capabilities, featuring 51 EQ points, a 4-band EQ with a filter, and options for boost/cut width and Q shape switching. Originally inspired by the TG desk EQ, it has been meticulously recreated by Wade Gourke, making it a premium choice for mastering and recording studios.
In the video titled "Cozy LA HOME STUDIO Setup | DAVID PETERS 2026 Studio Tour" by David Peters on YouTube, at 17:31, Peters discusses the Chandler Limited EMI TG12345 Curve Bender Equalizer, which is positioned below the Pultec EQH-2 in his studio rack.
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