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EQ495
The Secret Weapon of Many Award-Winning Engineers.
- Formats
- VST3 · AU · AAX
- OS
- MacOS · Windows
- Apple Silicon
- Native
- Trial
- Free trial available
Sources: Compatibility page, Product page· checked Jun 11, 2026
EQ495 is an emulation of a rare analog equalizer originally designed for a vinyl transfer console, used for mixing and mastering. It features a preamp, five EQ bands, and transformer simulation for added coloration.
Source: Product page· checked Jun 11, 2026
Key features
- Preamp and 5-band EQ
- Simulation of original transformers
- High-pass and low-pass filter simulation
- Resizable graphic interface
- Scribble Strips for notes
- A/B comparison
- Multilevel undo-redo
- Low CPU usage (over 1500 instances on MacBook Pro Retina)
Source: Product page· checked Jun 11, 2026
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| Retailer | Price | Price history | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PluginFox | $119.00 | View at PluginFox → | |
| Audio Deluxe | $119.00 | View at Audio Deluxe → |
DAW compatibility
- Pro Tools
- Logic Pro
- Ableton Live
- FL Studio
- Cubase
- Studio One
- Reaper
- Bitwig
Based on the manufacturer's listed formats and supported hosts. ✓ supported · ? unconfirmed · × unsupported
License
- Purchase
- Perpetual
Source: Shop page· checked Jun 11, 2026
Sources
- Compatibility page backs formats, OS support, Apple Silicon, daw compatibility checked 2026-06-11
- Shop page backs license checked 2026-06-11
- Product page backs tagline, trial, description, key features checked 2026-06-11