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Description

Experience the simplicity and elegance of the Kuassa basiQ, a Baxandall Simulation Equalizer that brings the timeless charm of analog tone shaping into the digital realm. This free 3-band equalizer plugin is inspired by the classic Baxandall Equalizer, renowned for its smooth and natural response, akin to the controls on hi-fi systems. Whether you're looking to add a touch of shimmer to your highs or give your low end that extra oomph, basiQ provides an intuitive interface that puts creative control at your fingertips.

Ideal for both mixing and mastering, basiQ is designed not to dissect but to enhance. Its neutral character makes it perfect for sweetening your tracks, offering a transparent tilt that complements your mix rather than overtakes it. Pair it with Kuassa's Kratos Maximizer for a powerful one-two punch on your master channel, ensuring your tracks are polished and ready to captivate your audience.

Key Features:

  • Simple tone control with large Low, Mid, and High knobs
  • Preset Management with 12 preset slots within a single bank
  • Mono and Stereo applicable
  • Supports up to 96 kHz Sample Rate
  • Compact and straightforward user interface

System Requirements:

  • Windows XP, Vista, 7, or later (32/64-bit)
  • Mac OS 10.5 or later (32/64-bit)
  • VST or AU compatible Host Software

Please Note: This product is a plugin, a VST/AU compatible host/sequencer is needed to run this software.

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Reviews

3.5 out of 5

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jimmarchi1

simple and musical

A 3 band EQ with fixed center and Q that sounds really musical. When you just wanna paint in broad strokes because a sound is fighting to be heard then this guy is a good bet, however if you wanna add character to I find that this thing is pretty sonically neutral even though its GUI implies an analog character. You can use just about anything to achieve the results that BasiQ gets, but it won't be as fast. This is a wham-bam-thankyou-ma'am solution.

lexplexus

Simple, Sounds Good

This thing is simple and free and I think it sounds really good for some reason. It's a "Baxandall Simulation Equalizer," whatever that means, "similar to the tone control of hi-fi systems." (from website). and the price is right for a low budget tweaker like me.

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