Designed with the discerning mixing and mastering engineer in mind, the PSP Audioware MasterQ2 is a powerful equalizer plug-in that elevates your audio projects to new heights. With its versatile seven-band design, this EQ offers low-cut and high-cut filters, low and high shelves, and peak filters that span the entire frequency spectrum. Each band provides a flexible approach, allowing you to adjust from a narrow to wide bandwidth, making it perfect for detailed tonal shaping across low, mid, and high frequencies.

The MasterQ2’s user interface provides a comprehensive EQ graph that visualizes the entire EQ curve, with each filter color-coded for easy navigation. Dive deeper into your sound with the plug-in's unique limiting/saturation stage, incorporating the renowned saturation algorithm from PSPAudioware's Vintage Warmer. This feature adds a rich, analog warmth to your tracks, bringing depth and character to your mixes.

Further enhancing its versatility, MasterQ2 includes a linking option that automatically adjusts overtones when you tweak the low-cut filter frequency, and the innovative Q+ mode that introduces a gain-follows-Q function, reminiscent of classic hardware EQs. Additionally, the plug-in supports M/S processing, enabling nuanced stereo field adjustments. Compatible with Mac and Windows platforms, the MasterQ2 works seamlessly in AU, VST, AAX, and RTAS formats, ensuring integration into any professional workflow.

Key Features:

• Seven-band EQ with low-cut, high-cut, shelves, and peak filters
• Comprehensive EQ graph with color-coded filter display
• Limiting/saturation stage featuring Vintage Warmer saturation algorithm
• Linking option for automatic overtone adjustments
• Q+ mode with gain-follows-Q feature
• M/S processing capability
• Compatible with Mac and Windows; supports AU, VST, AAX, RTAS formats

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FAQs

What are the main features of the PSP Audioware MasterQ2 EQ plugin?

The PSP Audioware MasterQ2 offers seven filters, including low-cut and high-cut options, and three transient-handling modes. It features low-shelf and high-shelf filters that can switch to peaking filters, and provides limiting and soft-clipping algorithms to prevent digital peaking.

Is the PSP Audioware MasterQ2 compatible with my DAW?

The PSP Audioware MasterQ2 is compatible with DAWs that support AAX Native and VST2 formats, making it suitable for most major platforms like Pro Tools, Ableton Live, and Cubase.

What are the system requirements for running PSP Audioware MasterQ2 on a Mac?

To run PSP Audioware MasterQ2 on a Mac, you'll need at least an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 4GB of RAM, and OS X 10.9.5 or later.

Does the PSP Audioware MasterQ2 require any special authorization?

Yes, the PSP Audioware MasterQ2 requires an iLok account for authorization, although a physical iLok dongle is not necessary.

Can PSP Audioware MasterQ2 handle high sampling rates?

Yes, PSP Audioware MasterQ2 can operate at sampling rates ranging from 44.1kHz to 192kHz, making it suitable for high-resolution audio projects.