Softube Reference Equalizers Bundle

Two legendary passive tube EQs.

This bundle consists of Reference 1998 Equalizer and Reference 1956 Equalizer. You can visit the product pages for the individual products to demo them free and learn more.

A faster workflow with modern & vintage combined

Want corrective and vibey equalizing in one plug-in? You can load this plug-in inside Equalizers to use it in conjunction with modern features, like EQ curves, dynamic bands, a frequency analyzer, and up to 20 additional bands to continue sculpting.

Reference 1956 Equalizer

The 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.

Our 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.

Reference 1998 Equalizer

The list of gear that can truly be considered modern classics is short. Despite that, we're confident in saying that the inspiration for this plug-in undoubtedly makes the cut.

The original design is sophisticated. It features four passive, parallel EQ bands that each impart an unmistakable warmth and subtle saturation that's coupled with a tube stage offering superb headroom. The masterstroke, however, is its shelving filters. The shelving filters go from wide and smooth to a colorful unique shape that instantaneously gels with a mix and gives you color that’s, simply put, massive.

Our 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.

Included plug-ins

• Reference 1956 Equalizer: The 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.
• Reference 1998 Equalizer: The list of gear that can truly be considered modern classics is short.