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  • Customer Reviews
  • 4.8/5
    (131)
$249.00
4.8/5
(131)

The legendary British console EQ that crafted the “Golden Age” of rock records.

Licensed and endorsed by Trident Audio Developments, the Trident® A-Range Classic Console EQ plug-in for UAD-2 and Apollo interfaces expertly emulates the iconic EQ used on David Bowie’s The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust, Lou Reed’s Transformer, and Queen’s Sheer Heart Attack, among hundreds of others.

The original Trident A-Range desk holds near-mythic status, and is arguably the best loved of the classic Trident console designs. Heralded for its unique band interactions and distinct cut-filter combinations, the Trident A-Range EQ has made an indelible impact on the sound of rock.

Track and mix with the legendary 4-band active EQ modeled from one of only 13 original Trident A-Range desks

Easily inject life and color to kick drums, bass, and vocals without adding harshness

Artfully sculpt instruments with unique band interactions and musical cut-filter combinations

Add snarling midrange and airy high end to electric guitars

Key features

4-band active EQ modeled from one of only 13 original Trident A-Range desks
Licensed and endorsed by Trident Audio Developments, created by Universal Audio
Unique filter response curves modeled to exacting detail
Inductor-based EQ design yields band interaction between bell and shelving filters
Unique ability to combine cut filters for unusual filtering responses
Cosmetics match the original module’s “aubergine” (eggplant) finish

Customer Reviews

Trident® A-Range Classic Console EQ

Overall Rating

4.8/5
(131)

K. Chatzopoulos

December 31, 2023

Great circuit emulation

As long as I used the demo version, I noticed that it gives you a more open sound when you just apply the plugin, without altering any of the EQ's faders. The EQ is good as well, for adding color an character. Feels like analog stuff!

R. Villafane

September 21, 2023

Plugin vs Real Deal.

We purchased a pair of original A Range pres when Cherokee parted out their desks. Just today we got around to A/Bing the hardware vs the plug. I was surprised to see just how close they were... doubt i'd be able to pick the plug from the original in a blind test. Congrats, UAD!

S. Tanner

August 13, 2023

Nice sound for some stuff

I don't need this EQ a lot. But when I am using it I get some nice sound out of it.

I. Finney

July 15, 2023

Classic EQ

Classic 1970s EQ that has a wonderful effect on sources. Very musical and effective, modelled, from Elliott Smith's desk (source: Tape Op Magazine). Using this alone, you can make some interesting and effective EQ choices.

J. Mateo

June 28, 2023

a powerful and flexible eq

this is hands down one of the best eq plugins you can use on bass and drums

M. Cafeo

June 9, 2023

Trident A-Range Classic Console EQ

After researching, watching all the vids to be found, and speaking with associates, We cannot wait to get the time and with new music to listen to and work with this unique item.
Thanks TRIDENT and UAD!

R. Byers

January 7, 2023

Dreams

A client wanted that mick fleetwood drum sound - understanding that so much goes into achieving that sound ahead of the EQ, the Trident A-Range Classic Console EQ was absolutely the icing on the cake. The perfect EQ to push the kit right where it needed to be.

U. Audio Account

December 9, 2022

Sencillo y efectivo

Una eq muy musical, una herramienta perfecta en la mezclas.

A. Petrou

October 17, 2022

Great character eq

This eq has vibe and character and sounds great on guitars. Use it on acoustics to get that 70's Bowie sound. Beautiful.

J. Manness

September 21, 2022

Want a retro EQ that's beefy and has some bite? Get the Trident!

I got this one on a whim, and I am LOVING IT on my Moog synth. It has a little more girth than the API EQ, more aggressive than a Neve, and not as harsh as the Helios. I'd say the closest in EQ tone is probably the Chandler Curve Bender, but the Trident's limited EQ options got me to a desirable tone much quicker. I'm looking forward to trying this on sources that need some attitude.

H. Bouetard

May 6, 2022

Unique

Versatile, musical... Unique
On guitares, pianos, drums...

S. Charrier

February 3, 2021

Sweet caramel gluing so well my favorite frequencies

Dear UAD (U A dream) , Your Trident emulation sounds like sweet caramel, gluing so well my favorite frequencies. I used it so far to EQ my acoustic guitars and it's sounds gorgeous. Thank you again.

C. Rochte

February 2, 2021

Input/output section

Hey UA,

I'm a a UAD enthusiast and use almost all of the UAD plugins in my work.
I have the Trident A-Range EQ Plugin, but I was wondering if there is ever a chance that you would model the input section of the A,B, or Consoles in a Unison pre-style plugin.

Perhaps I'm misunderstanding what the A-Range EQ plugin is doing in the input/output section, though. Is the input/output section modeled in this plug-in as well? Just curious.

Thanks for all the great gear and plugins!

. Adams

January 8, 2021

Guitars!!!!!

This thing is a beast on guitars. It’s great on other stuff too, toms, bass, certain vocals but man it comes alive on distorted guitars. Playing around with different combos of hi and lo pass filters can really shape the tone before you even get to the rest of the filters.

A. Reverberi

January 8, 2021

What a gem!

My new favorite EQ. I used to work on a Trident 80B and this EQ definitely captures the vibe and sound of Trident.

J. Boes

January 7, 2021

Sweet and low!

I love the sweet sounds of this EQ. The low end on my kick is perfect!

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December 17, 2020

Hidden Gem

This is the secret sauce I was imagining all its more famous consoles could do! It’s just the lift any guitar has been needing. Try it, I’m sure this is what you’ve been waiting for.

V. WILLS

July 14, 2020

Top of the Mountain on this console,

Effortless , ON THE 2 BUSS is so smooth and punchy, guitars , drums, keys, Vocals WOW!
It's on all my tracks now. Thanks for the settings,

K. Boaten

July 9, 2020

Incredible

Amazing sound and character. Great ease of use and the response is smooth. Great quality.

S. Ouled Barka

July 1, 2020

Proche du Hardware

C'est un très bon plugin, l'eq est précise et musicale. Facile à prendre en main et proche du son du hardware. Seul petit bémol par rapport au hardware, il faut faire attention au dosage des fréquences hautes qui peuvent des fois être un peu criardes si on ne fait pas attention.