Nugen Audio’s SEQ-S is a high-fidelity, linear-phase EQ for use in music production and mastering, as well as film and postproduction. With support for mono, stereo, 5.1, and 7.1 surround, SEQ-S supports stereo mid-side operation, automated spectrum analysis, curve smoothing, and has a direct-draw spline interface for corrective applications.

When coupled with EQ matching via sonic fingerprinting, the direct-draw interface and detailed spectrum analysis offer creative possibilities – for instance, matching one recording to another to capture the ‘flavour’ of a piece of source audio and then transferring it to a current project – a technique that can be used on individual tracks to unify different takes and microphone positions.

In addition, SEQ-S’s EQ invert button provides a minimally invasive technique for creating space in a complex mix, a task that is typically too cumbersome with a traditional EQ. In a typical music project, by ‘sampling’ the vocal and then using the EQ invert button to apply the inverted curve to the backing, users can gently create specific space without unnecessarily damaging the original tonality of the underlying audio.

‘With SEQ-S, we’re providing the industry’s most advanced linear-phase spline-match EQ – enabling sound professionals to massage and correct any audio with incredible resolution and precision that is far beyond what’s possible with a traditional parametric interface,’ says Nugen Audio Creative Director, Jon Schorah. ‘Unlike many digital EQs, SEQ-S features a phase profile that is linear across the frequency spectrum, which results in natural-sounding EQ changes and produces minimal phase artefacts. SEQ-S also includes a unique resolution setting that can be used with high precision in the low frequencies, allowing for highly transparent adjustments without muddying the mix.’

SEQ-S is available now for the estimated retail price of US$249.

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