Trident® A-Range Classic Console EQ
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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
“The Trident® A-Range Classic Console EQ plug-in is one of my favorite EQs, especially for electric guitars. I think it’s the best electric guitar EQ that there is.”
– Joe Chicarelli (The Shins, My Morning Jacket, The Killers)“The Trident A-Range EQ plug-in has lots of color and is great on snare drums. ”
– Hans Zimmer (The Dark Knight, Gladiator)“I love the high-end boost of the UAD Trident A-Range EQ. It’s extremely musical all across the board.”
– Ariel Borujow (Chromeo, Mac Miller, Madonna)“The UAD Trident A-Range plug-in has the sonic integrity of the original hardware.”
– Glenn Rosenstein (Ziggy Marley, U2)Customer Reviews
E. Pensa
September 19, 2017
Excellent !
I bought this bc the reviews were great for electric guitars. This plugin does just what it says, brings out a little more high end clarity on electric guitars and makes them stick out in...
Read Moreb. jung
June 29, 2017
nice eq curves!
simple interface, smooth and silky tones, easy to coloring your tracks!
Read MoreP. Perfetto
June 26, 2017
Easy to use and great sounding
Adds a different color than other EQs, it's very nice and is powerful. Great saturation add on and clean distinctive bands.
Read MoreK. Clark
June 25, 2017
Trident® A-Range - A winner
Excellent plug-in, The Best Trident Plugin I've tested.
Read MoreA. Bren
March 16, 2017
Zingy Stardust
If your focus is on creating clean, clear, and recorded channels without leakage or distortion, then this is the EQ for you. I was blown away when I applied this EQ to Logic's standard...
Read MoreD. Sowden
December 11, 2016
Perfect for guitar
This EQ has so many Phase issues that it screams to be put on guitars. I love using multi-mic combinations on guitar to find great sounds. This EQ changes guitars in such a musical way. Be...
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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
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Customer Reviews
Trident® A-Range Classic Console EQ
E. Pensa
Excellent !
I bought this bc the reviews were great for electric guitars. This plugin does just what it says, brings out a little more high end clarity on electric guitars and makes them stick out in the mix better. Great plugin, highly recommended for sessions with lots of tracks and multiple guitars.
b. jung
nice eq curves!
simple interface, smooth and silky tones, easy to coloring your tracks!
P. Perfetto
Easy to use and great sounding
Adds a different color than other EQs, it's very nice and is powerful. Great saturation add on and clean distinctive bands.
K. Clark
Trident® A-Range - A winner
Excellent plug-in, The Best Trident Plugin I've tested.
A. Bren
Zingy Stardust
If your focus is on creating clean, clear, and recorded channels without leakage or distortion, then this is the EQ for you. I was blown away when I applied this EQ to Logic's standard drums. David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust album was a game changer for recording, and if your after that sound you will get it from the Trident A
D. Sowden
Perfect for guitar
This EQ has so many Phase issues that it screams to be put on guitars. I love using multi-mic combinations on guitar to find great sounds. This EQ changes guitars in such a musical way. Be careful applying to multi mic sources like drums, if you've got your phase right in tracking. You might be in for a surprise, good or bad.
R. Cambrin
Wished I bought it sooner!
Instantly solved my gtr Q woes. In comparison to the other UA Qs I own it is I;d say more chimey when used on jangley guitars. Its a perfect cpmpliment to the UA Neve 30112 plogin which is quite different in the ultimate result and I would say that is due to the Frequency points that it gives.
Super fast to work with which is for me importanta s the longer I spend on an instrument eq the more my subjectivity goes out the window.
I actually give it 5 star rating but everyone does that.
Its like how saying something is awesome means nothing now.
So I would say this plugin is Fab, Wicked, Nifty, and above all does the job!
Highly recommended for single coil sounds.
D. Borgers
Perfect!
I've worked on various Trident boards including the A-Range. What can you say? UAD's emulation is spot on like most of their other plugins. A few years ago while producing a CD for Warner Bros - recreations of late 50's/early 60's cuts - I rented a wall of vintage gear from that era including a mammoth pair of Fairchild 670's, LA2As, Pultec, and others.. When my Grammy winning engineer and I did an A/B test between the hardware and software emulations, neither of us could tell which was which.
N. Dayan
Classic EQ with great filters
The Trident can be quite confusing at first for its horizontal layout but the capabilities of this EQ are endless. The filters and EQ curves are comprehensive and allow for all kinds of tone shaping from subtle to drastic. Especially useful on electric guitars to make space on a dense mix.
Y. Kim
Cool~
It is mainly used for bass drum. It is dominant but not excessive. Satisfies.
D. Nakonechny
The Missing Piece in EQs...
This EQ works where others won't. I had an amazing soft performing vocalist that no EQ would compliment her voice no matter what. I decided to take a stab and try the Trident out (No pun intended)...and it made the difference I was looking for. Not to mention it also did an incredible job on the guitars in the mix as well. If I ever question what EQ will work when my 1073, Cambridge or SSL isn't doing the job...I know its the Trident to rescue. Plus its a lot of fun for interesting EQ'ing to give a instrument some additional flavour.
M. Spaans
Sounds great!
It's my EQ plu-in to go, just love it!!!
S. Kalisperides
Very useful EQ with flavour!
I purchased this EQ after demoing it. It sounds great on various instruments and voice but i think its strengths lie mainly on drums, bass and guitar for that vintage 70s warm flavour. It has a very distinctive character that is not easy to achieve with other EQ plugins, so definitely worth having it in your arsenal.
M. Neville
Great EQ
As a lifetime Bowie fan the chance to emulate the sounds that really turn me on is astounding, I was ready to buy unheard but tested anyway, I have no hardware example to match against but the control is great, having read all the five star reviews I can only agree with them, gobsmacked at how my voice can sound so good.
S. LAY
I always wanted a trident
I always wanted a trident console. Now I have that console sound. It sounds great on anything you can throw at it. Much love UAD.
P. Shrout
Magic EG!
This EQ is magic to my ears. I have never had the fortune to work with a real Trident console, so I don't know how close it is to the actual EQ on the Analog Trident. I can tell you that it does add some very cool mojo to whatever you slap it on. I just completed a project where I used this as the first instance on every track after coming out of Analog and back into the box...... Butter! I use so many different tools to keep the sound of performances interesting and different, I am pleased with my purchase of the Trident EQ. It's up there with the Harrison in my book. Very usable and sounds great. Demo it and see for yourself, just be prepared to spend your lunch money when you do. Cheers!
J. Welch
Low Mid Magic
The best UAD EQ IMO for plugin synths and sampled instruments. Low mid magic. Just wish it has the Softube saturation control.
T. Spielmacher
Vintage "Le Studio" but in YOUR home or studio...
What a vibe, and lifted from the very desk responsible for Rush's "Permanent Waves"! Some killer preset choices for drums, bass, piano and guitar... whats not to love! Very reasonable in it's pricing these days, if you love 70's rock, own this.
L. Leal
Amazing EQ for guitars
Really brings guitars to life in a mix. If you like guitar army in your mixes, this is the perfect eq.
I. Bueckert
Love it
I wanted another EQ that was different from what I had and sounded great, and this EQ was perfect. I love the simplicity of operation, and it just sounds quality. Love how it opens up the highs really naturally.