{"product_id":"softube-reference-1956-equalizer","title":"Softube  Reference 1956 Equalizer","description":"\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eAuthentically captured, classic passive equalizing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eMinimum phase and extremely musical for broad strokes and big tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eWith added Mid\/Side functionality, separate gain controls, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe low-end trick is a classic, but it’s not the only trick that has kept this type of passive EQ popular 70 years on. The minimum-phase passive design and extreme musicality make them great for broad strokes and big tones. Cuts and boosts are carried out with resistors, capacitors, and chokes, as opposed to op-amps or transistors. Just pure passive electronics and a beautiful tube amp stage on the output. Our plug-in version is based on modern hardware that adds stereo functionality and more frequency selections while staying true to the nature of the original design. We added Headroom control within our Extended Features panel to exaggerate the thick Low-end character of the transformers, plus built-in Mid Side functionality, and separate gain controls for the two channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Art of Rock \u0026amp; Roll Science\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOur reputation for producing tools that improve workflow and offer the highest quality sound is rock solid. For over twenty years, we have forged strong partnerships with premium brands like Tube-Tech, Chandler Limited, and Empirical Labs. This is the legacy the Reference 1956 Equalizer is built on—one of creativity, passion, and attention to detail. To create tools that innovate, you have to have heart, soul, and Rock \u0026amp; Roll Science.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMagical sound, modern features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe passive circuit design of this equalizer makes it exceptionally musical, natural sounding, and some say, magical. We’ve kept the magic intact by maintaining the true nature of the original passive circuit design. Reference 1956 Equalizer gives you the legendary sound, plus modern features like Mid\/Side functionality and separate gain controls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEven more modern with Equalizers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWant the full experience of the Reference 1956 Equalizer plus visualizations of its unique curves, up to 20 bands of modern curves, frequency content, dynamic EQ features, and more? You can load Reference 1956 Equalizer into the second slot of our Equalizers plug-in to create a one-of-a-kind EQ environment. The result is equalizing that’s both corrective and vibey in an ultra-fast workflow. Learn more about Equalizers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTips! How does Reference 1956 Equalizer compare to Tube-Tech PE 1C? \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Tube-Tech PE 1C (available in our Tube-Tech Equalizers Mk II set, alongside the Tube-Tech ME 1B) is made to sound like a brand-new, perfectly tuned Pultec EQ with everything to spec and very little distortion as a result. Reference 1956 Equalizer is on the opposite side of the spectrum. It’s designed to give more distortion, and some parts are deliberately degraded to deliver that distortion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn Short:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eAuthentically captured, classic passive equalizing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eA modern, musical minimum-phase passive EQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eStereo functionality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eAdditional frequency selections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eHeadroom control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eMid\/Side functionality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eSeparate gain controls for each channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eCompatible with Equalizers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eConsole 1 Ready\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Softube","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64385052508529,"sku":"SOFT-EQU-6923","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0641\/3202\/2514\/files\/reference-1956-equalizer-high-res-gui.webp?v=1786504591","url":"https:\/\/audiodeluxe.com\/products\/softube-reference-1956-equalizer","provider":"AudioDeluxe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}