Sonnox® Oxford Dynamic EQ
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Go beyond traditional multiband compression.
The Sonnox Oxford Dynamic EQ plug-in for UAD hardware and Apollo interfaces gives you high-level control over the frequency content of your audio, helping you tackle the most demanding production challenges whether you’re mixing or mastering.
The first dynamic EQ on the UAD platform, the Sonnox Oxford Dynamic EQ plug-in is an excellent alternative to multiband compression, allowing you to sculpt and shape your sources with unending precision.Now You Can:
Apply EQ that’s triggered by the level of particular frequencies or by onset (transient) detection
Use dynamic tone shaping to tame boomy or harsh vocals, guitars, cymbals, and more
Process your audio using up to five fluidly overlapping frequency bands
Easily execute complex EQ tasks with the intuitive user interface
Take a Listen
Dynamic Performance
The Oxford Dynamic EQ plug-in gives you the best of both worlds — the precision of a static EQ, and the responsiveness and flexibility of a multiband processor. It also lets you dynamically shape the tone of your music without any of the phase artifacts or latency issues common to multiband compressors.
Fully Overlapping Bands
Unlike multiband compressors, which use crossovers to rigidly split up the frequency spectrum, the Oxford Dynamic EQ’s five frequency bands can overlap fluidly, giving you greater flexibility for both character modification and corrective processing.
Onset Detection
The Oxford Dynamic EQ plug-in’s Onset Detection lets you set the EQ processing to be triggered by transients. This provides you with a new level of precision for boosting or cutting percussive sources and even for controlling vocal sibilance.
Total Control
The Oxford Dynamic EQ offers multiple ways to refine and target its processing, giving you unprecedented flexibility. For each band you can choose stereo, mono, or mid-side operation, frequency-specific or onset detection or both, upward or downward compression or expansion, and independently adjustable side chain filters.
Ease of Use
Despite all its power and tweakability, the Oxford Dynamic EQ is as easy to dial in as a traditional EQ plug-in, and its user interface is logical, intuitive, and non-intimidating, whether you’re an experienced pro or a studio novice.
Customer Reviews
K. Babic
January 18, 2021
The best sounding DynEQ
This guy is my startup on every vocal chain, so every comp after is stressless. Hope UA adds soon the sidechain option.
Read MoreM. Feemster
January 15, 2021
Invisible EQ
This Dynamic EQ is so smooth and transparent i actually forgot i put it on my vocal bus. Don't sleep on this one.
Read MoreM. van Biesen
January 13, 2021
Super tools for your vocal strip
Use the Sonnox Oxford Dynamic EQ as my go-to plugin for vocals. Great to use as a super solid foundation for any additional plug-ins - highly recommended!...
Read Moreb. martial
January 10, 2021
Superbe, ludique precis
Très bon égaliseur de type dynamique D'abord acheté comme alternative au fabfilter Q3, finalement il est différent ,...
Read MoreS. May
January 7, 2021
Smooth Dynamics
Great purchase for me good for smoothing out vocals. I used it on audience recordings and it worked wonders.
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Features
Powerful dynamic EQ with signature Oxford professional-level transparency and control
5 bands of 'R3 Type 3' proportional-Q dynamic equalization with optional shelf type
All bands can overlap fluidly and process and/or detect from mono, stereo, mid, or side channels
Flexible per-band side chain controls
Allows up/down compression and up/down expansion
Optional onset detection for very precise transient processing
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Customer Reviews
Sonnox Oxford Dynamic EQ
J. De mendonca
wow!
amazing plugin
K. Babic
The best sounding DynEQ
This guy is my startup on every vocal chain, so every comp after is stressless. Hope UA adds soon the sidechain option.
M. Feemster
Invisible EQ
This Dynamic EQ is so smooth and transparent i actually forgot i put it on my vocal bus. Don't sleep on this one.
M. van Biesen
Super tools for your vocal strip
Use the Sonnox Oxford Dynamic EQ as my go-to plugin for vocals. Great to use as a super solid foundation for any additional plug-ins - highly recommended!
b. martial
Superbe, ludique precis
Très bon égaliseur de type dynamique
D'abord acheté comme alternative au fabfilter Q3, finalement il est différent , dautres types d'utilisation... Très très bienS. May
Smooth Dynamics
Great purchase for me good for smoothing out vocals. I used it on audience recordings and it worked wonders.
P. Hackl-Lehner
Everything i need on the fly
Works great on my Apollo solo Usb and i prefer this EQ because it is so simple, easy adjustable and has enough bands for me-
A. Tomashenko
No external sidechain function since 14 Aug, 2017 ???
Here is a quote from Sonnox website from 14 Aug, 2017:
"If you've enjoyed using the Oxford Dynamic EQ for Native and are considering purchasing it for UAD, it's important to note that the UAD version of the Oxford Dynamic EQ does not include external sidechain support."
Why is there no info about this issue on the product page here?
Why is there no progress with it still?
I just bought it and got very disappointed, external sidechain is crucial for my work.A. Khatchadourian
Smooth Operator
I have multiple Dynamic Eq plug-ins as my “go to” and never needed, nor looked for adding another one to my tools. I was recently working on a very challenging mix. Non of my dynamic eq plugins could fix it to a satisfactory result. As a last resort I downloaded the “UA Sonnox Oxford Dynamic Eq” for a trial and to my surprise I was able to resolve it so quick with an amazing smooth sounding finish. I just had to purchase it. It’s now my only “go to” dynamic eq plugin.
s. abraham
I love it
Love it it’s a similar with the fabfilter eq but better and cheaper price
E. Önbayraktar
dynamic
I love the smoothness in the frequencies, however, i do not like the functionality of the knobs.. comparison to Fab, I prefer Sonnox, but with Fab's knobs..
S. Bruinsma
Finaly in control!
Very handy tool, Now i can control frequenties much better. This was a good investment.
R. Doria
Genial!!
Dieser EQ ist für mich eine Bereicherung beim mixen und beim mastern. Kann es nur weiter empfehlen.
E. Hawkins
Sucksess
Sucks down those fred’s yo!
A. Ogarev
Sonnox Oxford Dynamic EQ super+)
the main plug-in equalization, the functionality is amazing, it is comfortable and simple to work, the level of UAD products is amazing....
B. Busch
Great EQ - would also love to see side-chain support
This EQ in its own right is one of the ** most elegant sounding ** out there. It's super smooth and clean, and doesn't cause obvious phase damage. Add the dynamic bands, and it's a truly powerful tool. I already own the native Sonnox verion, but with coupons and the holiday deal, the price was too stupid good to pass up having this on the UAD platform, to save on my CPU when needed. Some projects get so bogged down, it was worth it to me to have the UAD version as an option.
The sound is worth 5 starts, but I only ding it one star for the often repeated complaint of lack of side-chain support. I'm sure it's some under-the-hood technical limitation on the UAD platform they're trying to work out. I most commonly use that to duck say 70Hz out of a bass guitar, triggered by the kick drum, and I know those EDM folks love to do that ducking thing on their synths. Either way, it'd be rad if they can sort that out in a future update. I'm sure they're working on it! ...Right guys??
I, like a lot of folks use FabFilter's Pro-Q3 all day long for how fast and easy it is, and light on the CPU. And their super simple dynamic implementation is great - for being fast and easy. But when you need more control over the envelope of a dynamic band, or if you just want a more elegant *sounding* EQ, the Oxford Dynamic EQ does level up on Pro-Q3 in my opinion and is worth a serious look. I'd say the same for Sonnox plugs in general. Quality stuff!
Rock on.K. VANDERSON
Amazing
If you are looking for dynamic sound. This is one of the best Dynamic EQ plugins I ever used. You name it, use it on any sound and it does the job. Personally love it. Specially on my master channel. Thank you again UAD for another amazing plugin!!
O. Brügger
My go to
for vocals. fast and accurate! Great!
O. Brügger
My go to
for vocals. very fast and accurate. Like it!
N. Joy
The best UAD investment I’ve made so far
I have picked up several plugins so far, they are all pretty great, interesting and flavourful. Nothing has been more useful then this plugin, tracking through it has solved so many issues, using it to clean up room resonances without loosing anything from the performance.
It’s a wonderful powerful tool.
