Eiosis - Air EQ

Deadlightstudio · Nov 14th 2014

I really like the Fabfilter Pro-Q 2, but damn..that thing sounds sooo much better. I currently have the Demo running.
Its unbelievable good! Even some good presets. For example the mastering preset, not really a given EQ...just well chosen bands and Qs you only have to dial in the gain.
Hard to beat that thing, and only 99 dollars til december!

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sambrox · Nov 14th 2014

Can't believe I missed that it's finally out! I feel like I've been waiting for this for years, haha, but must admit that I'd changed my mind on getting this when I saw the features of the Pro Q 2. Is it really that much better-sounding that you'd rather have this over the innovative workflow and UI of FabFilter's baby? I'm really curious...

Cheers,
Sam

ps I love that crazy French-speaking genius! VMR is out soon, too! Good times for FG!

Laimon · Nov 15th 2014

Oh man. I haven't had the time to hang around the Kemper forum in a while, but I came here only for this as I remembered maybe Andy from TFA or Deadlight himself mentioning this plugin. I was also, like Sambrox, using FF ProQ2. I still think its interface kicks each interface's ass. But I just downloaded the AirEQ trial, worked 5 minutes on a kick drum sound, and it's already kicking ProQ2's ass. I'm afraid my wallet will get slimmer and slimmer again.

djayart · Nov 15th 2014

Currently downloading the demo. I waited long time for this release.

Noyan · Nov 15th 2014

20 mins. after it's release, last night, tried just 5 mins. and purchased. These water curves are incredible. Awesome sound!

db9091 · Nov 15th 2014

You had my curiosity.

Now you have my interest... (thanks for posting!)

db9091 · Nov 15th 2014

Just got it.

Wow.

I took a vocal track from a song I did a few years ago that didn't have good qualities. The recording was dull and needed some air and presence. Normally trying to dial this in sounds fake quickly and it's easier to redo the recording than mess with EQ.

Anyhow, I was able to figure out this plugins lightning quick and had a "Water" on the upper frequencies that gave new life into this take as if it was recorded with a much better mic and way better engineering than I did on the initial take.

Again, thanks for this post. This is a rare plugin, like that Eventide UltraReverb.

Deadlightstudio · Nov 15th 2014

i think its still worth to have the fabfilter, you can do different stuff with both EQs. Both are different in what you can do
But as Mastering EQ for example Air eq is much better. Like Fabriece says.."it never sound eqd"

may some of you also wait for Slate VMR, it will be out on monday!

Ingolf · Nov 15th 2014

Very interesting.

Thanks for the info.

djayart · Nov 15th 2014

Quote from Deadlightstudio

may some of you also wait for Slate VMR, it will be out on monday!

Monday? Really? Have you source?
Maybe a bit optimic (im kidding)
I.m waiting it of course since...last years or maybe more lol

Well i tried AirEQ and damn that think sound very nice. i'll buy it for sure.
IMO it just missing dragging/drawing the curve directly on the interface.
After Equilibrium / ProQ2 we have now another great EQ plugin named Air Eq

Deadlightstudio · Nov 15th 2014

steven said that at gearslutz, they planned last monday but they need to do another beta over this weekend

"Now, for everyone else. We had a build go out today. It was excellent. Having said that... ok actually before I say this I want you to stare at this kitten for a solid minute:So anyway, now that you're feeling warm and fuzzy... We're fixing one more thing and we'll have the beta team test it this weekend and approve a release for Monday. We've all waited this long, so three more days will not kill you. Unless of course you have a tragic accident within those three days, which we have nothing to do with. Nothing you can prove at least.At the very least, horseface will buy and sell a few more copies on the black market during the wait.Cheers,Steven"

djayart · Nov 15th 2014

Thank you i missed the info at gearlutz

sambrox · Nov 15th 2014

It's also listed as Monday at their reseller partners. Looking forward!

Slate/Fabrice will be responsible for pretty much everything on my mixes from Monday, excluding delay/reverb and a few other exotic plugs for drastic fixes. I'm becoming a fanboy, haha!

Cheers,
Sam

Deadlightstudio · Nov 15th 2014

same here

db9091 · Nov 15th 2014

I am really liking the AirEQ. Superb thread.

PBGas · Nov 15th 2014

Is this an iLok based install?

joerch · Nov 15th 2014

Quote from PBGas

Is this an iLok based install?

Alas, yes!

db9091 · Nov 15th 2014

Funny, but I'm a bit PO'd that Waves now no longer requires iLok.

I like that I CAN use the Cloud, my Computer or a USB stick, but... I am forced to STILL use a USB device, and that means I need to put iLok for some plugins and a USB for Waves.

Oh, well. BTW, is it worth it to get the iLok protection plan for $30 a year? I only have a few plugins on it. I'd do it if Waves still used it as I'm now at Diamond, but not sure with just a few plugins.

Ghost · Nov 15th 2014

I was avoiding trying this since I was waiting for VMR to come out but dang...going to have to demo it before then.

That's the thing about Slate, and Slate related things...usually late to arrive but amazing when they finally show up.

Laimon · Nov 16th 2014

Quote from Deadlightstudio

may some of you also wait for Slate VMR, it will be out on monday!

No, God, no, so much money leaving my account

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