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The 6020 Ultimate EQ HD v7 is a modular equalizer collection designed for AAX DSP systems, comprising ten distinct EQ algorithms that draw from both classic and contemporary designs. Each module operates independently, allowing engineers to select the processing character that best suits individual tracks or buses rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach.
The collection spans from minimal two-band designs like the iQ, which excels at targeted low and high frequency shaping, to more complex three-band parametric topologies. The E670 module borrows philosophy from Fairchild's legendary program equalizers, offering gentle shelving with a midrange parametric section ideal for transparent mixing work. The Moo Q provides all-tube character with extended headroom, delivering the warmth and headroom associated with vintage tube designs. The E300 and E301 modules complement McDSP's Opto compression series with utilitarian three-band designs, the latter featuring narrower bandwidth characteristics for surgical adjustments.
This plugin represents McDSP's distilled knowledge from decades of hardware EQ design. Rather than attempting to emulate a single reference, the modular approach acknowledges that different material demands different sonic treatments. The HD version leverages Pro Tools DSP processing, making it suitable for systems where native CPU resources are constrained.
The 6020 Ultimate EQ serves experienced mixing and mastering engineers who value sonic flexibility and precise control. It occupies practical middle ground between single-character EQ emulations and generic parametric designs, offering authentic character without requiring commitment to a single sonic signature across an entire mix.