The sound of a classic passive EQ – with instant recall of every setting. The Bettermaker PEQ_core is a high-end passive stereo equalizer for mastering engineers, mix engineers and professional studios. The audio path is fully analog, while every control is set from a plug-in in your DAW, so you can automate it, save presets and recall a session in seconds.
Why customers choose it
- True analog sound: a 100% analog signal path keeps the depth and musicality expected from top mastering gear.
- No more notes and photos of knob positions: digital control of all parameters with instant recall and preset management through the plug-in.
- Works inside your DAW: full DAW integration with real-time automation, fast snapshots, and input/output metering in the plug-in.
- Mastering-grade top end: high boost up to +18 dB, with extra Air Bands at 20 kHz and 28 kHz.
- Solid low end control: low section at 20, 30, 60 and 100 Hz with up to +15 dB boost and -16 dB cut.
- Find frequencies faster: Band Audition function helps you hear what each band is doing.
Who it is for
Mastering engineers, mix engineers working on the stereo bus, music producers with hybrid analog/digital studios, post-production and broadcast facilities that need repeatable results.
Specifications
| Type | Passive stereo equalizer with digital recall |
|---|---|
| Signal path | 100% analog |
| Modes | Stereo (linked) or dual mono |
| Low frequencies | 20, 30, 60, 100 Hz |
| Low boost / cut | +15 dB / -16 dB |
| High boost frequencies | 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 20, 28 kHz |
| High cut frequencies | 5, 10, 20 kHz |
| Max high boost | +18 dB |
| Control | Plug-in (DAW automation, recall, snapshots, metering, band audition) |
| Connection | USB (Mac and PC) |
| Plug-in requirements | macOS 10.13 or above (native Apple Silicon), Windows 8 or above |
| Chassis | 1U rack |
Good to know
- Needs a computer with the PEQ_core plug-in installed to change settings – download it from Bettermaker.
- Insert it in your DAW via your audio interface’s spare line outputs and inputs (hardware insert).
- Fits a standard 19-inch rack in a single 1U space.
FAQ
Is the sound analog or digital?
Analog. The audio passes through a 100% analog circuit; only the controls are digital.
Can I recall settings for an old session?
Yes. The plug-in stores all parameters with your DAW project, so settings come back instantly.
Can I EQ left and right separately?
Yes. It works in linked stereo or dual mono mode.
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