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4.5 (2)
$299.00
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5.0 (1)
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$29.00

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Description

Transform your mixes with the unparalleled precision and warmth of the UAD Massive Passive EQ. Designed for discerning audio engineers and musicians, this legendary EQ plugin faithfully emulates the iconic hardware equalizer known for its lush, musical tone. Whether you're polishing vocal tracks or adding depth to your guitar mix, the UAD Massive Passive EQ offers a level of sound shaping that’s both powerful and intuitive.

Its all-analog signal path modeling ensures that your digital sessions maintain the warmth and character of classic analog gear. With a wide range of frequency bands, you can sculpt your sound with surgical precision or gently enhance the natural character of your tracks. The interface is both intuitive and versatile, allowing for easy manipulation of frequency, bandwidth, and gain, giving you complete control over your tonal landscape.

Ideal for any studio setup, the UAD Massive Passive EQ integrates seamlessly with your existing UAD hardware, offering low latency and high-quality sound. It's not just an EQ plugin; it's a creative tool that empowers you to explore new dimensions in your music production.

Key Features:

  • Faithful emulation of the legendary hardware equalizer
  • All-analog signal path modeling for authentic warmth
  • Wide range of frequency bands for precise control
  • Intuitive interface for easy sound shaping
  • Seamless integration with UAD hardware
  • Low latency performance suitable for professional studio environments
Universal Audio

Universal Audio

Manley Massive Passive EQ Powered Plug-in Demo for UAD-2

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Manley Massive Passive EQ Powered Plug-in Demo for UAD-2

Universal Audio

Universal Audio

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Manley Massive Passive EQ Powered Plug-in Trailer for UAD-2

Universal Audio

Universal Audio

Video thumbnail for Manley Massive Passive Sound Examples | UAD Native & UAD-2 by Universal Audio

Manley Massive Passive Sound Examples | UAD Native & UAD-2

Universal Audio

Universal Audio

Video thumbnail for MASSIVE Tone for Mixing and Mastering | UAD Quick Tips by Universal Audio

MASSIVE Tone for Mixing and Mastering | UAD Quick Tips

Universal Audio

Universal Audio

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Hardware MASSIVE PASSIVE EQ vs. UAD MASSIVE PASSIVE plugin

Studio Apollo

Studio Apollo

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UAD-2 Plugin of the Month: Manley Massive Passive EQ

Noisegate

Noisegate

Reviews

Critic Reviews

Universal Audio UAD2 Massive Passive

soundonsound.com

Universal Audio's UAD Massive Passive EQ plugin is a triumph of digital emulation, faithfully recreating the warmth and character of the iconic hardware unit. Its intuitive, interactive filters produce a rich, engaging sound, making it a standout choice for both mixing and mastering. However, the plugin's heavy DSP usage is a drawback, potentially limiting its usability in larger sessions. While it closely matches the hardware in many respects, some subtle differences in sound may frustrate purists. Nevertheless, for most users, the advantages far outweigh the few shortcomings, establishing it as a benchmark in plugin design.

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Universal Audio: Manley Massive Passive plug-in for UAD-2 | Tape Op Magazine | Longform candid interviews with music producers and audio engineers covering mixing, mastering, recording and music production.

tapeop.com

The UAD Massive Passive EQ plugin does an impressive job capturing the essence of its hardware counterpart, offering a musical and flexible EQ experience for mix engineers. With its ability to recall settings and a strong performance in blind tests, it stands out as a worthy investment. However, it does consume significant DSP resources, and the inability to sweep controls may frustrate some users. While it excels in mixing applications, the reviewer still prefers the hardware for mastering tasks, indicating it may not fully replace the original. Overall, it's a solid choice for those looking to enhance their mixing toolkit without breaking the bank.

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UAD Massive Passive EQ

Officially licensed and endorsed by Manley Labs, the Manley Massive Passive EQ plug-in expertly captures the behavior of the original hardware, from the unusual filter curves, to the multiple band interdependencies, right down to the tube amplifier distortion, and all-important transformer/inductor hysteresis.

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