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.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
E. Lutkins
December 8, 2023
Perfection
Blows every other EQ out of the water. Never harsh. and always musical George built a master equalization tool.
Read MoreJ. Mateo
June 28, 2023
cleanest eq I have ever used
I have no clue how every eq move I make with this thing is able to sound so transparent and clean
Read MoreA. YURYEV
June 11, 2023
It looks like an old Ferrari, a quality engine under the hood.
Produced various comparisons, yes I recognize MDWEQ5 Out of competition, it works transparently and cleanly. I recommend. Personal thanks to UAD.
Read Morej. Pettit
June 10, 2023
Brilliant EQ
The Massenburg MDWEQ5 EQ is the best digital EQ I've used and I don't mean by just a little. The interface is different, it's set up to do what I want from the start, it actually...
Read MoreN. Bryce
June 9, 2023
One of my top three from UAD
This is one of my top three from UAD I think it shapes vocals better then anything out their it’s one you won’t regret...
Read MoreV. Seuwen
June 8, 2023
Precision interventions
I use the EQ when it comes to processing certain frequencies without coloring. I also use the EQ in console, for example, to counteract disturbing room frequencies.
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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
E. Lutkins
Perfection
Blows every other EQ out of the water. Never harsh. and always musical George built a master equalization tool.
J. Mateo
cleanest eq I have ever used
I have no clue how every eq move I make with this thing is able to sound so transparent and clean
A. YURYEV
It looks like an old Ferrari, a quality engine under the hood.
Produced various comparisons, yes I recognize MDWEQ5
Out of competition, it works transparently and cleanly.
I recommend. Personal thanks to UAD.j. Pettit
Brilliant EQ
The Massenburg MDWEQ5 EQ is the best digital EQ I've used and I don't mean by just a little. The interface is different, it's set up to do what I want from the start, it actually isolates the frequencies I'm searching for in a way I've never seen before. It's so easy to use! And now the best part, It sounds amazing. The up sampling magic really works, clear changes in tone with just clarity. I've been doing this for a while and it's really rare for me to be this impressed with a plug.
N. Bryce
One of my top three from UAD
This is one of my top three from UAD I think it shapes vocals better then anything out their it’s one you won’t regret purchasing
V. Seuwen
Precision interventions
I use the EQ when it comes to processing certain frequencies without coloring.
I also use the EQ in console, for example, to counteract disturbing room frequencies.E. ARRUDA
Precision finishing, simple as that!
I've been applying the MDW Eq to everything. As has been said, MDW is a surgical tool. It is worth it!
k. taesan
This is the best surgical EQ plug in
I think MDW is The best surgical EQ, It’s the most clear eq of EQ plug ins i used
It’s expensive but it deserveJ. Szeszel
Simplicity and quality.
I love this guy for the simple use and the best sound quality.
N. Brody
Parametric EQ
Flexible and smooth sounding
M. Hébert
CLEAN
Cleanest EQ plugin I know. Perfect for corrective EQ on vocals, transparent mastering EQ, boosting air on vocals, etc.
E. Bureau
Best surgical EQ
I was demoing a lot of different plugins to find the best surgical EQ for my needs. I have been using FabFilter Q3 for years in the belief that it sounded 'transparent'. Don't get fooled by the somewhat 'stuck' in the 90s look. This EQ is seriously good. It blew all of the competition away, and I can't imagine ever using something like Q3 again. Really transparent, not tampering with your original sound and not introducing any weird phase issues. With the audition function, It is incredible easy to find offending frequencies and tame them. The simple interface is also exactly what you need. No M/S processing, no dynamic bands etc. Just. Great. Sound. This is the perfect 'problem solver' companion to all the great colorful EQs in the UA portfolio!
W. Gregory
Great one stop mastering eq
This simply adds top and bottom to your mix but in a very musical and lovely way without having to really get in to any detailed tweaking unless you want to. Reminds me of Decca eq used for vynil mastering back in the day. Warm and airy.
L. Grubišić-Čabo
Last EQ you have to buy
I am glad I got this EQ in my collection after all of your reviews. It really gives a special experience EQing.
F. Beyer
Knife!
Best EQ ever. Way to go to correction. No phase issues
a. gyutae
quick, cool, king, good, hot and god EQ
oh my god... DEMO and add in your cart
E. Jegu
underrated !
ugly and old design but very impressive tool in final touch. Simply underrated !
D. Davis
The cleanest and clearest sounding musical EQ I think I own.
I'm trying to think about all of the EQ's I have that I love, and I have a TON, but this one just sounds so open and clear, and there aren't all of the phasing issues that happen with some others. I'm not in love with the UI and wish they'd make it easier to adjust, BUT THAT SOUND!!!! Very musical. I had no idea when I got it with the system that it would be this great.
J. Neves
Extremely Clean
Definitely of of the cleanest EQs out there, very easy to use. However, it's a shame that this is the old version and that you can't upgrade it to its latest incarnation, the MDWEQ6. Probably the ugliest GUI I've ever come across, great sound though!
J. Garry
Perfect!
Great to be able to exactly match network post EQ, right from my home studio; and at under $200 bucks!
