Checked September 2026
Universal Audio
UAD Pultec Passive EQ Collection review
EQ
Emulations of three Pultec units: EQP-1A, MEQ-5 and HLF-3C. Best for classic passive EQ shaping of lows, highs and mids. Price not published on the developer's site.
Key features
- EQP-1A for lows and highs
- MEQ-5 midrange EQ
- HLF-3C high/low pass filter
- Component-level tube and transformer modeling
- Native and UAD hardware versions included
Pros
- Authentic Pultec tone
- Free Spark trial
Cons
- Price not shown on page
- Requires iLok account
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Sources: www.uaudio.com