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Kush Audio UBK Clariphonic Parallel Equalizer

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Unlock the hidden potential of your tracks with the Kush Audio UBK Clariphonic Parallel Equalizer. Designed for discerning recording engineers, this dual-channel equalizer is a game-changer in the realm of frequency shaping. Unlike conventional equalizers that can muddle your mix, the Clariphonic offers a revolutionary parallel processing architecture that creates a pristine and airy top end, injecting life and clarity into your recordings.

The Clariphonic simplifies the EQ process with its intuitive controls. Each channel features two primary knobs: Focus and Clarity, allowing you to sculpt your sound with precision. Behind the scenes, the equalizer splits your audio into six parallel paths, emulating the analog warmth of vintage mixing consoles. Four of these paths are dedicated to the Clarity and Focus engines, which treat high and low frequencies separately before merging them with independent gain adjustments. This innovative design offers you the freedom to blend the original and processed signals, akin to a wet/dry mix, ensuring that the richness of your original sound is preserved.

Whether you’re working on full mixes or individual stems, the Clariphonic’s boost-only EQ architecture ensures you can enhance your audio without introducing muddiness. It's the perfect tool for adding lush overtones and that elusive 'air' to your sound, making it an indispensable addition to any studio setup.

Key Features:

Dual-channel parallel equalizer
Splits audio into 6 parallel paths: 2 x Clarity engines, 2 x Focus engines, 2 x Full Frequency direct paths
Focus and Clarity controls per channel
Boost-only EQ architecture
Ideal for both mixes and individual stems

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We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Kush Audio UBK Clariphonic Parallel Equalizer.

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The Clariphonic EQ is favored for adding a bright, less EQ'd sound to mixes, with a unique top-end enhancement that doesn't overly color the audio.
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The UBK1 compressor settings like "Squish" with a 50% mix and high SC filter are mentioned for making the bass's low end stand out.
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Clariphonic's lower band, when set to zero, still significantly impacts the sound, often requiring a mix percentage adjustment to avoid overpowering the mix.
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A bug in the Clariphonic DSP MK II affects the Right Clarity knob in Dual Mono mode, impacting balance when using Shimmer or Silk settings.
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Owners praise Kush plugins for their analog-like saturation, though they note the lack of native Apple Silicon updates as a drawback.
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One user switched from the monthly subscription to owning the Clariphonic after realizing it was their most-used plugin, indicating strong personal preference.
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Some users are drawn to the Clariphonic after watching educational content from the creator, highlighting its appeal through engaging tutorials and mixing advice.
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Some users find the Clariphonic can be too strong, recommending careful A/B testing and ear resetting to achieve optimal results.
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Use cases and applications

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Clariphonic is recommended for brightening and tightening mixes, often preferred for its ability to make significant tonal shifts without sounding overly processed.
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Clariphonic is a go-to for making big tonal shifts towards a brighter sound while maintaining a natural quality, making it popular among professionals.
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The Clariphonic is frequently mentioned for adding air and high-end bite to vocals, often preferred over other plugins like Maag EQ4 and Slate Fresh Air.
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It's noted that the Clariphonic can be particularly effective when used in conjunction with de-essing and multiband compression for enhancing vocal clarity.
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Clariphonic is favored on mix buses for finishing touches, adding "air" and smooth presence after all other processing is completed.
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The Clariphonic's sound can be partially replicated using TDR Nova with saturation, but owners note it lacks the natural quality and depth of the original hardware.
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4.5 out of 5

Based on 2 Reviews and 6 Ratings

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xaqary

5455

almost 9 years ago

Fast favorite.

I picked this up a few days ago while working on a mix and looking for new ways to make the vocal pop and give it that "pop sheen". So far this thing has been incredibly impressive at achieving what I was after.

It is also dangerously intoxicating. Very easy to over use it. However, when used with discretion I've had spectacular results.

While I was researching it prior to purchase I came across a Tape-Op article that explains what it does & how- outside of a few of my own anecdotal thoughts there isn't much I have to offer to improve on their piece.

Here's the link for that piece:

http://tapeop.com/reviews/gear/88/clariphonic-parallel-eq/

If you're wondering why you (or I) would buy another EQ this article covers all that ground & more. Solid read.

puatua

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over 10 years ago

OMG...!!!

I find it difficult to resist the urge to put it in every chain of every track... ! (I don't do that of course, but the urge to EXPERIMENT is definitely present...). It's like heroin to a junky... just try it across the stereo buss for any song that you have called up on your DAW... turn the knobs while the track is playing... you hear that...!!!???.... "GOTTY...!!!!".... lmao.... now you're hooked...!!! Sit down before you fall down... ponder the possibilities... now go back... remove it from the stereo buss and just add it to the Guitar Buss, or the Keyboards, or just the Low-End.... OMG...!!! now you have to decide the best way to apply it to THIS song because - as you know - every song is different... ENJOY !!!