A free parallel dynamic equalizer combining parametric EQ with full dynamics processing.
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Checked September 2026
Best UAD Pultec Passive EQ Collection alternatives (2026)
The closest UAD Pultec Passive EQ Collection alternatives are TDR Nova, FabFilter Pro-Q 4, Kilohearts Essentials, based on overlapping categories and operating systems. UAD Pultec Passive EQ Collection is best for classic passive EQ shaping of lows, highs and mids and starts at an unpublished price.
Precision EQ plug-in with up to 24 bands, dynamic EQ, and spectral dynamics processing.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPsupportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported- FREE
Kilohearts
Kilohearts Essentials
Free collection of over 30 effects usable as DAW plugins or Snapins.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported - FREE
MeldaProduction
MFreeFXBundle
Free bundle of 38 effects covering EQ, dynamics, reverb, and distortion.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported Free mixing/mastering EQ with four vintage-modeled EQ character options.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supportedFree real-time FFT spectrum analyzer for professional mixing and mastering.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supportedFree British-style channel strip EQ and preamp simulator.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supportedA free linear-phase 16-band graphic equalizer suited to mixing and mastering.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supportedA free Swiss-army-knife plugin with EQ, waveshaper, band-splitter and filters.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXnot supportedCLAPsupportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXsupportedA free three-band equalizer with built-in harmonic coloration.
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Questions people ask
TDR Nova is the closest match: it is best for frequency-selective compression and dynamic EQ and starts at Free.
Yes: TDR Nova, FabFilter Pro-Q 4, Kilohearts Essentials, MFreeFXBundle, TDR VOS SlickEQ, SPAN, BritChannel, Voxengo Marvel GEQ, ChowMultiTool, Voxengo TEQ-421.