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Description
Experience the sonic magic of the Waves PuigTec EQP-1A + MEQ-5 EQ plug-in bundle, a masterful emulation of Jack Joseph Puig's bespoke PulTec EQs. This collection encapsulates the warmth and character of vintage analog hardware, offering a unique tonal palette that has graced countless iconic records. From the resonant shelves of the EQP-1A to the distinctive midrange prowess of the MEQ-5, these plug-ins bring professional-grade studio sound to your digital audio workstation (DAW).
The EQP-1A shines with its signature ability to simultaneously boost and cut the same frequency, creating a resonant effect that adds clarity and presence to any mix. This feature, coupled with the authentic sound modeling of Puig's unique hardware, enables you to craft your tracks with a level of precision and character unmatched by other EQs. Meanwhile, the MEQ-5 offers unparalleled control over midrange frequencies, making it indispensable for shaping the core of your sound with its classic 3-band design.
This bundle is not just about replicating legendary gear; it’s about empowering your creative process with tools that inspire. Whether you're an aspiring producer or a seasoned engineer, the Waves PuigTec EQP-1A + MEQ-5 EQ plug-ins are your gateway to a world of rich, analog sound.
Key Features:
- Faithful emulation of Jack Joseph Puig’s renowned PulTec EQP-1A and MEQ-5 EQs
- Unique boost/cut capabilities for resonant shelving and midrange shaping
- Includes both mono and stereo plug-in components
- Compatible with up to 24-bit/96kHz resolution
- Comes with presets crafted by Jack Joseph Puig himself
Product specs
| Available since | October 2016 |
| Los artikel / bundelartikel | Los artikel |
| Delay | No |
| Dynamics | No |
| Effect Filter | No |
| Encoder/Decoder | No |
| Equalizer | Yes |
| Guitar amps/-effects | No |
| Channel Strip | No |
| Metering / Analysis / Correction | No |
| Modulation Effects | No |
| Multieffect / Plugin-Host | No |
| Overdrive/Distortion | No |
| Preamp / Saturation | No |
| Psychoacoustic tool / Enhancer / Exciter | No |
| Restauration | No |
| Reverb | No |
| Special FX | No |
| Summer / Mixing Consoles | No |
| Tape Simulation | No |
| Pitch Shifter / Harmonizer / Timestretching | No |
| Transient Processing | No |
| Vocoder / Vocal effect | No |
| Mastering Tools | No |
| Hardware Controller | No |
| Download | Yes |
FAQs
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What makes the Waves PuigTec EQP-1A + MEQ-5 EQ plugin unique compared to other EQ plugins?
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The Waves PuigTec EQP-1A + MEQ-5 EQ plugin emulates the classic Pultec EQs, known for their ability to boost and attenuate frequencies simultaneously, providing warmth and clarity. This plugin is renowned for its vintage tube sound, offering rich bass and smooth high-end presence.
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Is the Waves PuigTec EQP-1A + MEQ-5 EQ suitable for mastering?
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Yes, the Waves PuigTec EQP-1A + MEQ-5 EQ is suitable for mastering, as it provides broad tonal shaping and the classic Pultec EQ curve, which enhances the overall warmth and clarity of a mix.
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Can the Waves PuigTec EQP-1A + MEQ-5 EQ plugin be used for both individual tracks and full mixes?
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Absolutely, this plugin is versatile enough to be used on individual tracks for specific frequency adjustments or on full mixes to add vintage warmth and presence.
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Is the Waves PuigTec EQP-1A + MEQ-5 EQ compatible with all major DAWs?
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Yes, the Waves PuigTec EQP-1A + MEQ-5 EQ is compatible with all major DAWs that support VST, AU, or AAX plugin formats, making it a versatile choice for any production setup.
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What are the main features of the Waves PuigTec EQP-1A + MEQ-5 EQ plugin?
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The main features include emulations of the classic EQP-1A and MEQ-5 midrange equalizers, providing simultaneous boost and attenuation, rich bass, and smooth high-end frequency adjustments, all with the warmth of vintage tube EQs.
Videos
Mixing With Mike
Mixing With Mike Plugin of the Week: Waves PuigTec EQP1-A & MEQ-5
Reviews
PROS
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Exceptional at enhancing drum kits, especially kicks and snares
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Simple and intuitive interface, despite initial complexity
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Provides a crystal clear sound boost and polish
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Remarkable versatility across various instruments and mixes
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Transforms 808s with significant impact
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Emulates the legendary Pultec EQ sound effectively
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Offers outstanding value for money
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Consistently delivers a unique and stylish audio enhancement
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Highly effective for vocals, offering a shiny, textured, and powerful output
CONS
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None
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Waves PuigTec EQP-1A + MEQ-5 EQ.
Features and functionality
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The Puigtec EQP-1A allows simultaneous boosting and attenuating at the same frequency, leveraging its resonant curves for unique tonal shaping.
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Turning off the analog emulation can reduce noise, offering a cleaner sound profile according to some users.
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Widening the bandwidth is recommended as a default setting to maximize the EQ's effectiveness.
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The UAD Pultec plugins are noted for having a more 'character-filled' and drastic sound, which may not be suitable for all applications.
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Comparisons
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The Waves plugin may exhibit higher total harmonic distortion (THD) compared to other models, though subjective preferences vary.
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Some users prefer the Kiive Warmy EQ1A for its variable tube options and HF rolloff, citing it as a competitive alternative to the Waves Puigtec and UAD Pultecs.
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User experience
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Owners who transitioned from Waves to UAD report a preference for UAD's emulations due to their perceived accuracy to real hardware.
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5.0 out of 5
Based on 2 Reviews and 18 Ratings
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Pultec EQP based equilizer plugin
Sorry for my bad english. Waves PuigTec EQs is one of the clones of the legendary hardware equalizer Pultec EQP as AU/VST plugin software, I like this Waves Audio version because I think this version had the best rate from quality to cost. Very recommended.
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Perfect for the Pultec Trick!
Get that 60hz pultec sound on your kick for more low end. The plugin replicates the real thing well!
Artist usage
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The EQP-1A was used on Cardi B's vocals for "Bodak Yellow", as mentioned by mix engineer Evan LaRay in this February 2018 Sound on Sound interview. The settings can be found here.
In his mix of ‘Bodak Yellow’, Evan LaRay used almost identical vocal chains on two auxiliary busses. The ‘Vox 1’ chain includes FabFilter’s Pro-DS de-esser and Waves’ C4 multiband compressor, plus the Waves CLA Vocals plug-in and SoundToys’ Decapitator saturation processor.
The main ‘Hook’ and ‘Verse’ vocal tracks have similar plug-in chains, incorporating the EQ3 seven-band, Waves CLA-76 and Waves De-esser, though the ‘Hook’ also has FabFilter’s Timeless 2 delay. LaRay explains, “The EQ on the ‘Hook’ has a high-pass, around 100Hz, and I’m also cutting 3dB at 300Hz, because the vocal sounded a bit muddy, and again 3dB at 4kHz, because there was a piercing frequency there. The CLA keeps the peaks in check, and the de-esser again takes some higher frequencies out, at 4270Hz, and the Timeless is another favourite plug-in. I think in general the FabFilter plug-ins are extremely dope. I wanted the ‘Hook’ vocal to stand out from the ‘Verse’ vocal, so I used a stereo delay preset, and then tweaked that. The presets on the FabFilter plug-ins are pretty good: you just run through all of them and then choose the best one. In this case I lowered the width and the wet value of the stereo delay preset, and that sounded good and gave the hook its own space. The three plug-ins on the ‘Verse’ track do pretty much the same.
“The ‘Inout’ tracks that are below the ‘Hook’ and the ‘Verse’ are vocal doubles. They are words or lines we use for emphasis and additional power on these lines and words. They come from one of her original vocal takes, which I just cut and cleaned up. Both ‘Inout’ tracks have the Waves RCompressor, just containing these words and lines so they don’t overwhelm the ‘Hook’ or the ‘Verse’ vocal, and then the FabFilter Pro-Q2, taking out some high frequencies, again to make sure it doesn’t clash with the leads, and also cutting below 200Hz. And there’s a delay on these tracks to put them in a slightly different space from the lead vocal tracks.
“In addition to the two ‘Inout’ tracks, both the ‘Hook’ and the ‘Verse’ tracks are also accompanied by an ‘Ad Libs’ track, which were some ad libs Cardi had recorded with Mike over at Krematorium. Mike had also set up a separate aux track for these ad libs, which is ‘Vox2’, and I liked that and kept two of the plug-ins he had on that: the [Avid] Sansamp for some distortion and the SoundToys Panman. I then added the D-Verb and the [Waves] CLA Vocals. I adore the CLA Vocals. I use it on every track I work on. When I don’t use it, the vocals sound completely different. I’d love to know what exactly it does! Finally, the inserts have the Waves L1, just to control the peaks.
“The other tracks — ‘EXF1’, ‘EXF2’, ‘EXF3’ and ‘EXF4’, are because I prefer to create a new track if I want to have a specific effect on specific words or phrases. I prefer doing that to automating the effects on a track. Automation is great, but I tend to only do volume automation. So I copy audio to another track, and then put the effect on that, and in this case I created four different effects tracks with four different delays. ‘EFX1’ is the main one, and has the same three plug-ins as the Verse tracks — EQ3 three-band, CLA76 and Waves De-esser — just with the EQ3 cutting more of the high frequencies. Then there’s an eighth-note ping-pong delay from the Waves H-Delay, and then a D-Verb set to ‘hall’ with 7s decay and a 15ms pre-delay. ‘EFX2’ has another H-Delay delay, ‘EFX3’ the Timeless 2 delay, and ‘EFX4’ again has the H-Delay plus a D-Verb.”
All the main vocal audio tracks go to LaRay’s ‘Vox1’ aux group track. This, he explains, has “A FabFilter Pro-DS de-esser, then the Waves RCompressor controlling the peaks, the Waves C4 multiband compressor boosting the high end and containing the lows in her voice, so it doesn’t cut through too much, and Waves CLA Vocals. Again, it’s really making my vocals sound good. I push the Pitch fader to stereo, spank it on the compressor, also push up the treble to brighten it up, turn the reverb down to ‘tight’, and lower the delay by 9dB because my own quarter delay is my main vocal delay, and it sounds great. There’s also a SoundToys Decapitator, to add more harmonic distortion, and then there’s the Waves RVox. That was supposed to be the final plug-in on the insert, but then I realised the vocal was still peaking too much once she began rapping loudly, so I put on the L1 [limiter] to control that.”
The ‘special sauce’ in Evan LaRay’s mixes comes from a parallel aux channel containing a blend of compression, saturation, EQ and other processors. Key ingredients are Waves’ PuigChild compressor and PuigTech equaliser. The ‘special sauce’ in Evan LaRay’s mixes comes from a parallel aux channel containing a blend of compression, saturation, EQ and other processors. Key ingredients are Waves’ PuigChild compressor and PuigTech equaliser.
The ‘Vox1’ and ‘Vox2’ tracks also each have a Trim plug-in on an insert, and sends to the ‘Verb’ aux and to the ‘ELR’ (LaRay’s initials) track. “I put the Trim on all my tracks at the end of the vocals, and at the end of the beat, because the vocals actually began distorting in places. These two tracks were too hot, and I wanted to make sure they had a good level before going to the ‘Sub Print’ track. I have the ‘ELR’ aux track in every session. It’s most of all parallel compression, but I also always try out new things with distortion, exciters and things like that, and I label that ‘ELR’. In this case it really is the ‘ELR’ track that makes the vocals cut through the mix.
“The compression on the ‘ELR’ track comes from the Waves PuigChild 670, which is a great compressor, and it’s compressing a lot, so the vocal stays right there in the middle. The signal is then going to the PuigTech EQP-1A, which is boosting some low end to add some warmth to the vocals, and some 5kHz, and then the Waves Aphex Vintage Aural Exciter, set to AX Mix 6, for some added crispness and clarity, then the EQ3 seven-band to control the low mids, and another De-Esser cutting 4398Hz, to finalise the vocal sound. The L1 also helps keep the vocals in the same place. Finally, the ‘Verb’ send on the ‘Vox1’ and ‘Vox2’ tracks goes to the ‘Verb’ aux, which has the Waves RVerb, and that pretty much glues everything together.”
He uses this EQ from waves because he likes the way it boosts the high frequencies without it being too harsh
I actually like the PuigTec quite a lot, I think those are really good... There's a certain kind of mid-range where most instruments can easily fight the vocal, and you can pull out the offending frequency on that... it's a very broad way, so it doesn't sound EQ'd.
At 46:28 in the Waves webinar with Guy Sigsworth
Album Usage
The Waves PuigTec EQP-1A + MEQ-5 EQ has been featured on the following albums:
Ex Machina
Metrik (2020)
Gravity
Metrik (2019)
Bodak Yellow (feat. Messiah) [Latin Trap Remix]
Cardi B (2017)
Bodak Yellow (feat. Kodak Black)
Cardi B & Kodak Black (2017)
22, A Million
Bon Iver (2016)
Here Comes The Sun
Will K (2015)
Next Level (Remixes)
John Christian (2014)
Take Me to Church EP
Hozier (2013)
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