Massenburg DesignWorks® MDWEQ5 Parametric Equalizer
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A state-of-the-art EQ from an audio legend.
A unique, powerful equalizer, the Massenburg DesignWorks MDWEQ5 plug-in provides crystal clear processing at the highest resolutions. A go-to EQ for game developers and engineers in film and television, the MDWEQ5 plug-in is ultra-precise and ear-tuned by the man who invented the term, “parametric EQ,” George Massenburg.
Ultra-clean, with zero color and zero distortion, the MDWEQ5 plug-in lets you isolate problem areas in a mix and quickly make corrections with its choice of filter types. Now you can harness Massenburg’s unrelenting attention to quality in design, with the Massenburg MDWEQ5 plug-in for UAD-2 hardware and Apollo interfaces.now you can:
Shape sounds with a powerful EQ created by George Massenburg, the pioneer of parametric equalization
Expertly carve instruments using up-sampling and maximum bit-depth processing
Use IsoPeak® for finding problem frequencies quickly and accurately
Sculpt signals with the 5-band version of the MDWEQ5 plug-in or the 3-band version (included) when less processing is required
Customer Reviews
R. Walsh
January 16, 2021
The Last Tweak
Listening to a mix a something is just not sounding right? The perfect solution is the MDWEQ5. The 3 band is ideal as the last in the chain to put the final polish on a track. Simple to use...
Read Morew. Schnermann
December 16, 2020
It cant get any better
This is by far the most transparent and clean EQ out there. There is nothing which can compete with it.
Read More洋. 品川
December 13, 2020
最もクリアなハイパスを探していました
カラーの付加のない最もクリアなハイパスを探していました。 sonnox oxford EQより、 DMG audioより、 fab filter のEQより、...
Read MoreG. Galgóczi
December 2, 2020
Please Upgrade to MDW-6
There's the official GML MDW6EQ version instead of the 5. It features a bigger GUI, draggable EQ bands, an analyzer, and many more. I want to buy this plugin, but you really need it to...
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Features
Created by George Massenburg, the pioneer of parametric equalization
Using upsampling and maximum bit-depth processing, the ear chosen filtering provides the very finest in processing
MDW® EQ5 Parametric Equalizer includes both the MDWEQ-5B five-band EQ and MDWEQ-3B three-band EQ plug-ins
IsoPeak® for finding problem frequencies quickly and accurately
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Customer Reviews
Massenburg® MDWEQ5 Parametric EQ
R. Walsh
The Last Tweak
Listening to a mix a something is just not sounding right? The perfect solution is the MDWEQ5. The 3 band is ideal as the last in the chain to put the final polish on a track. Simple to use and the mid band is perfect for locating the "trouble". If you are stuck with a track that does not sound right the 5 band allows a more detailed approach. It uses minimal DSP so it is usually always available. The cut boost of the middle band(s) in 3 or 5 band mode is truly surgical. Not the best everyday EQ but the one that finish the job when your other EQ can not.
S. Kølster
AMAZING!
AMAZING!
w. Schnermann
It cant get any better
This is by far the most transparent and clean EQ out there. There is nothing which can compete with it.
洋. 品川
最もクリアなハイパスを探していました
カラーの付加のない最もクリアなハイパスを探していました。
sonnox oxford EQより、
DMG audioより、
fab filter のEQより、
自分にはこれがベストでした。
満足のいくサウンドを得られて嬉しく思っています。
s. Ha
It is a very clean and quiet EQ.
It is a very clean and quiet EQ.
G. Galgóczi
Please Upgrade to MDW-6
There's the official GML MDW6EQ version instead of the 5. It features a bigger GUI, draggable EQ bands, an analyzer, and many more. I want to buy this plugin, but you really need it to upgrade to the latest version. Give it some love, people!
Otherwise: my favourite EQ. Not surprised given it was made by the guy himself, George Massenburg.H. Lundberg
Superb and ultraclean
This is simply the only eq I want to use on the masterbus for corrective equing. Unbelievably transparent end exact. The only negative thing I gotta say is that GUI is horrid, way to small and cluttered, like many other UA plugins unfortunately. UA really needs to look over their plugin GUIs big time.
R. Pallone
You need this eq in your arsenal or you don't have a complete eq collection.
I worked with George many years ago when he was developing his EQ, Mic-Pre and Compressor. I got to use his prototypes with alligator clips and wires hanging out. It was great then and it is great now. This plug-in is the best eq you can buy for the ultimate accuracy and detail. It is not a "color" type eq, it was designed to add and subtract frequencies while doing the least amount of collateral damage. You need this eq in your arsenal or you don't have a complete eq collection.
T. Martin
Unexpected
I now put this on the end of the signal to remove any harsh hot spots, basically just subtractive eq, and it's really REALLY good. It doesn't seem to mess with the rest of the frequencies.
d. morgan
WHAT YOU NEED
I FEEL CHEATED THAT I ONLY DISCOVERED THIS PLUG IN BY CHANCE WHILST WATCHING SOME RANDOM YOU TUBE VIDEO. THE PRO S THAT USE OUT BOARD GEAR USE SEVERAL EQS AS ITS EASY TO NOT GET NEGATIVE COLOURATION, HOWEVER IF YOU ARE IN THE BOX YOU WILL KNOW THAT AFTER YOUR PRIMARY EQ ,FOR EXAMPLE THE MANLEY ,IT IS VERY HARD TO FIND ANOTHER EQ YOU CAN ADD IN THE CHAIN WITHOUT LOSING BOTTOM END ETC. THIS EQ IS PARAMETRIC AND IS THE MOST TRANSPARENT HIGH END PLUG IN EQ IVE EVER USED. SO AS A SECOND AND FNAL EQ BEFORE THE LIMITER IN THE MASTER CHAIN ITS PERFECT, NOT JUST TRANSPARENT BUT UTTERLY SERGICLE SO THE BETTER YOU HEAR THE BETTER YOU LL GET, PARTY ON
d. morgan
WHAT YOU NEED
I FEEL CHEATED THAT I ONLY DISCOVERED THIS PLUG IN BY CHANCE WHILST WATCHING SOME RANDOM YOU TUBE VIDEO. THE PRO S THAT USE OUT BOARD GEAR USE SEVERAL EQS AS ITS EASY TO NOT GET NEGATIVE COLOURATION, HOWEVER IF YOU ARE IN THE BOX YOU WILL KNOW THAT AFTER YOUR PRIMARY EQ ,FOR EXAMPLE THE MANLEY ,IT IS VERY HARD TO FIND ANOTHER EQ YOU CAN ADD IN THE CHAIN WITHOUT LOSING BOTTOM END ETC. THIS EQ IS PARAMETRIC AND IS THE MOST TRANSPARENT HIGH END PLUG IN EQ IVE EVER USED. SO AS A SECOND AND FNAL EQ BEFORE THE LIMITER IN THE MASTER CHAIN ITS PERFECT, NOT JUST TRANSPARENT BUT UTTERLY SERGICLE SO THE BETTER YOU HEAR THE BETTER YOU LL GET, PARTY ON
p. reid
Revered for a reason
This is a problem solver eq, where many others fail, but be wary, .... u may spend many hours enjoying this plugin
M. Malinski
Incredible
This eq is incredible, clean, very subtle
j. mckinley
EQ
Cleanest Eq to work with , but would want dedicated high and low pass filter . This thing is just great on anything
S. Shaw
Greatest EQ for the top end
The silkiness of MDW is unbelievable. Just by sweeping through the frequency range and comparing with others you will perceive how clean it is :)
T. McElvogue
Great EQ
I wish I knew more about why this sounds so good other than the obvious thing that the original hardware was designed by the creator of parametric EQs. A fantastic and unique EQ. It just sounds very different and can achieve some really subtle changes in EQ that I was struggling to hear properly in other EQs.
M. Lambertz
Just great!
UX is great, sound is great it just works great. I put it nearly on everything and it works - often better as the mostly praised and popular EQs.
M. Tieken
Most transparent EQ i've used
Believe the hype, it's absolute silk up top, total transparency across the spectrum. Still a relevant plugin in 2020
K. Didvalis
Best parametric EQ!
World best class!
Clean and clear. This thing is amazing, it sounds wonderful.L. Banks
My Vocal EQ
I've been using the Massenburg EQ since I started mixing. It helps me shape the sound of vocals quickly and accurately. I love the ability to surgically hunt for frequencies that rub me the wrong way and reduce their impact in the mix.