Chandler Limited® Curve Bender Mastering EQ
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The inspired tone of the legendary British console EQ, taken to the next level.
Based on the vintage EMI TG12345 desk from Abbey Road Studios, the same one used to record Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon and The Beatles' Abbey Road, Chandler Limited’s Curve Bender EQ isn’t just a recreation of the legendary hardware. It takes the sonics of the vintage EMI unit, and blows it up into powerful mastering EQ.
Developed by Softube for UAD hardware and UA Audio Interfaces — the Chandler Limited Curve Bender Mastering EQ plug-in is endorsed by Chandler Limited and is an exacting emulation of this ultra‑boutique EQ.Shape and color your mixes with the only authentic emulation of Chandler Limited's best-in-class EQ
Give your tracks vintage warmth and character
Boost frequencies in your masters with powerful, character-filled EQ curves — without ever sounding harsh
Harness plug-in-only features Mid/Side and Channel Linking to tweak width and punch
Take a listen
An Iconic Circuit
Using an advanced algorithm, Softube expertly emulates the Chandler Limited Curve Bender’s filter inductors — the key to its legendary sonic character. “Inductor-based EQs have a sound that is unachievable by any other method," says Chandler Limited founder, Wade Goeke. "They sound fat, with thick low end, slightly aggressive mids, and smooth highs.”
Expanding a Classic
The original EMI TG12345 desk EQ offered nine fixed filter points. The Chandler Limited Curve Bender expanded these to a whopping 51, with more gain options, a slightly more flexible Q, Mid/Side capability, and added high and low‑pass filters. These enhancements have made the Chandler Limited Curve Bender EQ equally at home in high-end mixing or mastering studios.
Mastering and More
Although it’s primarily designed for the mix bus, the Chandler Limited Curve Bender EQ plug-in can be used in myriad tone-shaping scenarios. Put it on your mix bus and add air, complexity, weight and mojo with juicy inductor-based flavor. The Chandler Limited Curve Bender plug-in’s ultra-flexible filters can even clean up infrasonic rumble, DC offset, and high-frequency noise. Or place it on your drum or vocal bus for tons of old-school spice and attitude that is unachievable any other way.
“The tone is strong, rock and roll, and has tons of personality. The Curve Bender can deliver a simple one-click notch of air on an organic mix or a healthy amount of low-end thump to punch up an electronic track.”
– Joe Chiccarelli (Jason Mraz, Beck, The Strokes, Morrissey)
“The Curve Bender plug-in has the hallmarks of the original, with the added benefit of M/S processing and channel linking – it sounds amazing!”
– Ryan Hewitt (Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Avett Brothers)
“The sonic similarities of the UAD Chandler Curve Bender to the hardware allows me to work on my mobile rig, and integrate seamlessly into the analog world.”
– Tony Maserati (Alicia Keys, Beyonce, Jason Mraz)Customer Reviews
M. Heist
January 30, 2023
Great Finish
I put this on my master bus, and it just added a beautiful sound. Not too dramatic, but definitely made the final touch to mixing...
Read MoreE. Peterson
January 27, 2023
Tg12345 in uad
I love the tg12345 and this is that plus so much more. It’s musical and a joy to use just very steep learning curve. Jump...
Read MoreJ. Szeszel
January 13, 2023
In all my projects.
I don't like 2-4khz bands in general, but this guy can fill them well. Thx UA and Softube for this.
Read MoreT. Taivalaho
January 7, 2023
Missing part of my mastering chain
This is it! Great for main and buses. So easy to use!
Read MoreV. Trendel
January 1, 2023
Really, really, really great EQ !!!! Nothing more to say...
Really, really, really great EQ !!!! Nothing more to say... i think the better it that you buy it and test it now !!! hahahahahaaaa...
Read MoreM. Morgan-El
December 23, 2022
Mastering Must Have
Just when you feel like your master couldn't get any better, this product will cease to amaze you. Whether in a mix or master Use for those subtle tweaks to get your projects sounding...
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Key Features
Exacting emulation of this modern classic EQ for mixing and mastering, fully authenticated by Chandler Limited
Based on the vintage EMI TG12345 desk used to record The Beatles and Pink Floyd
Models entire Chandler Limited Curve Bender electronic path including transformers and circuit nonlinearities
Plug-in-only features include Mid/Side functionality and channel linking
Includes Artist Presets from Howard Willing, Kevin Kadish, and Tony Maserati
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Customer Reviews
Chandler Limited Curve Bender Mastering EQ
M. Heist
Great Finish
I put this on my master bus, and it just added a beautiful sound. Not too dramatic, but definitely made the final touch to mixing so much better. I first used it as a demo, but had to buy it after hearing. Great tool to have
E. Peterson
Tg12345 in uad
I love the tg12345 and this is that plus so much more. It’s musical and a joy to use just very steep learning curve. Jump that hurdle and it’s magic.
J. Szeszel
In all my projects.
I don't like 2-4khz bands in general, but this guy can fill them well. Thx UA and Softube for this.
T. Taivalaho
Missing part of my mastering chain
This is it! Great for main and buses. So easy to use!
V. Trendel
Really, really, really great EQ !!!! Nothing more to say...
Really, really, really great EQ !!!! Nothing more to say...
i think the better it that you buy it and test it now !!! hahahahahaaaaM. Morgan-El
Mastering Must Have
Just when you feel like your master couldn't get any better, this product will cease to amaze you. Whether in a mix or master Use for those subtle tweaks to get your projects sounding perfect. I use this right before my limiter in my mastering chain.
A. Litwinowicz
Perfect for mastering and more.
Perfect for mastering and more. Great sound and capabilities. Indispensable in many situations. I highly recommend it!
J. Szeszel
Great for vocal bus.
I love the sound of chandler eq. The last plugin on my vocal chain.
P. Günter
Amazing
It sounds amazing!
R. Gomes
CHANDLER CURVE BENDER
Sounds GREAT!
T. Basso
The best
Beautiful sound
J. Seabrook
Exactly what I wanted...
I was specifically searching for an EQ with vibe and broad tone control that WASN'T a Pultec style, for use in mastering, with mid-side options. The Curve bender does exactly that. It works even better than I hoped it would. Fair warning, I've never used the analog unit, but I'll never have a mastering session where this isn't at least considered. Oh and those highs are so smooth!!!
A. Picciafuochi
Refine your already perfect mastering
When everything looks perfect, a little tweaking with the Curve Bender makes the mastering even more perfect!
r. sharma
Chandler Limited Curve Bender Mastering EQ best tonal eq I have used!
An excellent bit of kit that is very accurate when sculpting one’s sound.
J. Rosso
I finally found an EQ that really shapes the sound in a flattering way.
Sounds completely analog to me.
A. Pasco
Great EQ
It’s great love it
h. kim
master eq
yes... good.. i'm happy
N. Emberg
Musical Master EQ
A little goes a long way.
K. Larsen
Curvebender -the mastering EQ tool no. 1
Been looking for a killer mastering EQ for quite some time now, and voila: here it is.
Well, actually it's been here all the time but I was sticking to FF and others. But the Curvebender does the job subtle and very musically. The stereospread and transparency is at it's perfection . The new tool in my space shuttle......UAD User
Final touch.
Great plugin for that final EQ touch on your master bus.
