Acustica Audio previews Magenta mastering EQ plugin

By Ben Rogerson
( Computer Music )
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New processor is based on a famous piece of hardware

It's called Magenta... but it's a blueish grey colour.
It's called Magenta... but it's a blueish grey colour.

Acustica Audio has already released some pretty fine EQ plugins, so when it says that Magenta is "the best mastering equalizer that we have ever designed," we're ready to be impressed.

This 2-channel, 4-band parametric device is inspired by a famous hardware EQ with a stepped frequency selector. There's a preamp section, too.

Interestingly, Acustica is happy to point out that its software isn't known for its CPU efficiency or low latency, but does claim that its "brute force" modelling method delivers incredible sound.

The Magenta mastering EQ is set to be released on 1 October, but is available for pre-order from the Acustica Audio website priced at €125 (the regular price is €149). It's compatible with PC and Mac and comes in 32/64-bit VST/AU formats.

Ben Rogerson
Ben Rogerson

I’m the Deputy Editor of MusicRadar, having worked on the site since its launch in 2007. I previously spent eight years working on our sister magazine, Computer Music. I’ve been playing the piano, gigging in bands and failing to finish tracks at home for more than 30 years, 24 of which I’ve also spent writing about music and the ever-changing technology used to make it.