WesAudio
Wes Audio ngTubeEQ
Best hybrid equalizer for professional studio mixing and mastering.
Experience the best of both worlds with this next-generation analog equalizer. It masterfully blends vintage warmth with modern digital recall and automation, offering a lush tonal quality perfect for contemporary workflows. Featuring four fully passive, inductor-based bands and active low-pass/high-pass filters, it provides extensive tonal shaping. Flexible control via a DAW/Live plug-in allows for effortless recall, while adjustable THD and selectable Q modes offer dynamic sound sculpting. Store up to 100 presets internally for ultimate convenience.
$6499.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
31
/ 321
#31 in Equalizers
Price vs Category Average
+134%
Above average
Type
Tube EQ
/ Tube EQ
Who it's for
- Professional audio engineers seeking analog warmth with modern studio integration
- Discerning producers and mixers prioritizing authentic, characterful analog sound
- Creative sound designers and mastering engineers needing flexible, high-fidelity equalization
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious musicians and hobbyists looking for affordable studio equipment
- Novice producers and engineers unfamiliar with high-end analog processing
- Engineers with limited rack space or preferring entirely in-the-box workflows
Performance breakdown
Analog Tonal Character
Inductor-based bands deliver a rich, musical warmth that defines vintage hardware.
Workflow Integration
Seamless DAW plug-in control makes analog recall faster than ever before.
Dynamic Sound Sculpting
Adjustable THD and selectable Q modes offer immense creative flexibility.
Signal Integrity
High headroom and low noise floor ensure pristine audio fidelity throughout.
Preset Management
Internal storage for 100 presets simplifies complex studio sessions significantly.
Build Quality
Robust rack-mountable construction built to withstand years of professional studio use.
Key Specs
Type
Tube EQ
Channels
2
Headroom
26dBu
Frequency Response
5Hz-100kHz
Dynamic Range
122dB
THD+N
0.0025%
Noise
-93dBu
Max Input Level
+28dBu
Know before you buy
The ngTubeEQ integrates into your workflow via a dedicated DAW plug-in. This allows you to control all analog parameters directly from your session and save your settings as part of your project file for instant recall.
Proportional Q narrows the bandwidth as you increase the gain, which is ideal for musical, surgical adjustments. Constant Q maintains the same bandwidth regardless of the gain setting, providing more predictable and consistent shaping across the frequency spectrum.
Yes, the unit offers dual output options, allowing you to toggle between a tube-driven output for added warmth and a Carnhill transformer-based output for a distinct, classic analog character.
The Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) control allows you to dial in varying amounts of harmonic saturation. You can keep it clean for transparent processing or push it to add grit, weight, and vintage-style coloration to your signal.
While the four main EQ bands are passive and inductor-based, the high-pass and low-pass filters are active. These filters can be fully bypassed when not in use to maintain a completely clean signal path.
With its 26 dBu of headroom and a wide frequency response of 5Hz to 100kHz, the ngTubeEQ is well-suited for mastering. The ability to save and recall precise settings makes it a reliable tool for high-stakes mix and master processing.
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