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
A. Rosell
August 13, 2023
Always on the mixbus
Extreme power and I always use it on my mixbus to polish and put glitter and bottom to my mix.
Read MoreC. Hallowes
July 8, 2023
So much to love
This is such a great sounding EQ. It also makes me appreciate the effort UAD go to in their visual UI. Whenever I put it on a...
Read MoreT. BEAUVARLET
June 25, 2023
The Analog Color & Warm of a legendary Mastering EQ
I was looking for an "analog-like" EQ that would add color and gentle saturation without altering the Mastering Work. I believe I finally found it! I've been using many Mastering...
Read MoreR. Evans
May 24, 2023
Subtle
Great bus eq, or on individual tracks, really nice, subtle eq.
Read MoreA. Guardia
April 29, 2023
Chandler Limited Curve Bender Mastering EQ
Utilizzo questo Plug In in Mastering e avendolo paragonato all'originale Hardware non ho trovato nessuna differenza. Simula perfettamente tutti i parametri in maniera fedelissima. In...
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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
R. Mannucci
This is the 1
This plug-in is the 1 !!!
A. Rosell
Always on the mixbus
Extreme power and I always use it on my mixbus to polish and put glitter and bottom to my mix.
C. Hallowes
So much to love
This is such a great sounding EQ. It also makes me appreciate the effort UAD go to in their visual UI. Whenever I put it on a take a minute to just look at it. I actually get a buzz from looking at what appears to be a real unit in front of me. And yes, as always, it sounds incredible.
T. BEAUVARLET
The Analog Color & Warm of a legendary Mastering EQ
I was looking for an "analog-like" EQ that would add color and gentle saturation without altering the Mastering Work. I believe I finally found it! I've been using many Mastering tools over the years : Plugins like Manley Massive Passive and Variable Mu had me very satisfied with the results since I have the Hardware version and I still think they are pretty close. The thing with a Mastering Equalizer is that it seems they always have to be subtle... some say transparent (I don't like this word). Being used to those so said transparent EQ either in the Digital domain as in the Analog World, I was looking for something more INTENSE to really add color but not being agressive as many plugins do. The Chandler Curve Bender is a game changer ! According to my friend and partner in audio production, who is also an addicted Analog Gear collector and specially an anti-plugin guy : "THIS one doesn't sound like a plugin : it really sounds analog ! it adds color, details, depht... The mix sounds wider and the saturation when you turn up the output gain sounds really nice !" And he adds : "turn it up ! more !!!" LOL ... He is now convinced with the plugin Version haha !
R. Evans
Subtle
Great bus eq, or on individual tracks, really nice, subtle eq.
A. Guardia
Chandler Limited Curve Bender Mastering EQ
Utilizzo questo Plug In in Mastering e avendolo paragonato all'originale Hardware non ho trovato nessuna differenza. Simula perfettamente tutti i parametri in maniera fedelissima.
In Mastering fa veramente la differenza paragonato ad altri sui simili. Eccellente!!!A. Courbat
Back to TG12345 and more
I was used to the original Abbey Road plugin TG12345 but since Wave is doing it, it became just nothing special. I find with this Chandler the sound of the original plus some options. Missing from the original is the ability to use the mid range eq as a shelve...please could you do it ? It was the only eq to provide that !!!
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!
