Massenburg DesignWorks® MDWEQ5 Parametric Equalizer
-
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
S. Markichev
November 30, 2015
Excellent EQ
Love it! Mixing or mastering this EQ is the Cleanup and beautiful musical sound
Read MoreC. Moselle
November 19, 2015
Wow : Totally blows my mind
Incredible; On a whole other level than ANY eq I've ever heard except for OLD Massenburg hardware
Read MoreR. Jason
November 14, 2015
Mastering eq from the Master
IMO (and others), George Massenburg ranks up there with Sir George Martin as an innovator, producer, engineer. This plug-in is just another example of the quality and musical function that...
Read MoreA. Caetano
August 28, 2015
best eq in the market today
Simply put, the Massenburg EQ project with UAUDIO was a superb hit! best EQ in the market! period!
Read MoreJ. Maiwald
July 31, 2015
Why this EQ sounds so invisible good?
this EQ is the Cleanup Machine! it does exactly what it should do, and nothing else! my new goto EQ next to all the other nice character EQ's from UA...thanks!
Read Morec. niculescu
July 29, 2015
Masterpiece
I own almost all UAD Eqs, but this is slowly but surely becoming my absolute go-to eq. Thumbs up Mr. Massenburg!
Read More -
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
-
Customer Reviews
Massenburg® MDWEQ5 Parametric EQ
S. Markichev
Excellent EQ
Love it! Mixing or mastering this EQ is the Cleanup and beautiful musical sound
C. Moselle
Wow : Totally blows my mind
Incredible; On a whole other level than ANY eq I've ever heard except for OLD Massenburg hardware
R. Jason
Mastering eq from the Master
IMO (and others), George Massenburg ranks up there with Sir George Martin as an innovator, producer, engineer. This plug-in is just another example of the quality and musical function that is Mr Massenburg's trademark.
I love using this eq on mixing, mastering and it can do wonderful things with a piano track that may be a bit "honky", brittle, or muddy.
This eq is on another level, and is a MUST on all my projects. Worth every penny and MORE.A. Caetano
best eq in the market today
Simply put, the Massenburg EQ project with UAUDIO was a superb hit! best EQ in the market! period!
J. Maiwald
Why this EQ sounds so invisible good?
this EQ is the Cleanup Machine! it does exactly what it should do, and nothing else! my new goto EQ next to all the other nice character EQ's from UA...thanks!
c. niculescu
Masterpiece
I own almost all UAD Eqs, but this is slowly but surely becoming my absolute go-to eq.
Thumbs up Mr. Massenburg!UAD User
Sleeper!
Man this eq is a sleeper. It is perfect for subtractive eq'ing virtually anything and is as advertised, a colorless eq. What does that mean? When I first demo'd this plug, I was a little baffled. It didnt sparkle to me at first, but I soon realized it was because there was no saturation or distortion being added to the signal. Like many people say, it just makes it sound better, without altering the source at all. Definitely check out the demos with Massenburg himself, it will open your eyes to how this eq is meant to be used.
G. Griffith
The cleanest EQ for the cleanest results.
Regardless if you choose the UAD or native version, the Massenburg EQ is simply the cleanest EQ offering in this price range and beyond. It should be twice the price (the Avid HD version is), but I'm glad it is reasonably priced on the UAD platform.
It simply doesn't sound like I'm using an EQ. At mild settings, it simply sounds like I moved the microphone into a better position on the source. At extreme settings, it can sound like a different microphone selection without artifacts, imposing character or distortion. Simply put, it's always true to the source. I prefer to let the source hold the musicality and character, not my choice in EQ to compensate, and this EQ helps me nail that philosophy in my workflow. A well deserved 5 star!S. Boman
Simply the best!
This is my go to master eq!
It's the smoothest and most musical eq in my ears.
Great to have it on the UAD platform!S. Smith
EQ? What EQ?
You can hear the Bypass working, but it doesn't sound like an equalizer. It just sounds like a better recording! Where have you been all my life?
C. Vonsneidern
Precise and handy
I used the MDW Parametric EQ 5 Band to remaster a record recently at 88.2kHz. The preview feature to find the band sped up my workflow. The EQ itself had a very pleasant sound, never harsh, even when boosting the very high frequencies. Massenberg's promotional video didn't say much about this EQ; I got more of an idea about his personality.
The way the GUI is laid out, I found myself adjusting the frequency knob when I meant to change the gain. Otherwise very intuitive and easy to read.C. Ottow
useful, a bit limited & rewarding
useful - get good results quickly; filter types and ranges are adequate.
a bit limited - no output level control, no MS / dual mono.
rewarding - it is NOT one of those eqs which you eventually bypass and think " this actually sounds more natural without it..."
...
There also is a "ghost" 3band Version of this eq which you cannot authorize at the moment in the plugin pool... ?K. Grandillo
Mix With the Masters
This summer, I attended a mix with the masters seminar taught by Jacquire King. He spoke very highly of this plug in, which contributed to my choice to purchase it. Just placing this plug in on an insert adds an element of air and clarity to the source. Wish it had an output trim though. and I dont like that I have to use up one of my bands to do a high and low pass
S. Sirviö
Amazing!
Amaziiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiing!!!
I. Ivanoff
Great EQ for cutting frequencies!
It should be noted the possibility of a very narrow band. It can be made even narrower than the Cambridge EQ. And ISO Peak helps to better hear the problem areas in the spectrum.
P. Jeveaux
Best Eq
Best Eq
g. dingott
Favorite EQ
I have wanted this for a while. Love the fact that I can just isolate the frequency I have selected. Easy to use and logical controls.
M. Panella
Great EQ
This Massemburg is a good EQ, good parameter possibilities (I only used it mixing). Has a friendly sound for me, very useful !
UAD User
Worth every penny
Simply The Best
T. Oliphant
Expensive but true
Obviously not everyone has the cash to spend a 2-300 just for an EQ. However; as the old saying goes, you get what you pay for. By far the cleanest EQ on the market. I would maybe chose something else for additive equalization if thats what you're shopping for. This is THE equalizer for cutting. Very precise, very smooth, and doesn't leave digital artifacts. Again this is crystal clear as far as tone, so if you're looking for something to color your sound this isn't it. It's not incredibly DSP hungry either. Definitely an amazing tool if you can throw it in your toolbox!