EQ560

4.4 / 5 (28 votes)

System : Win32 Win64

Format : VST

EQ560 - free API 10-Band graphic EQ plugin

EQ560 is based on the 1967 classic API 560 10-Band graphic equalizer.

The 10-Band graphic equalizer features precision filtering and high headroom, ideal for signal enhancement. The curve shaping potential is unmatched, while unique "Proportional Q" design intuitively widens the filter bandwidth at lower boost/cut levels and narrows it at higher settings.

10 bands of proprietary equalization.
Familiar graphics operation on one octave centers.
12 dB of boost/cut per band.
Proportional Q narrows filter Q at extremes.
IN/OUT switch - Allows the user to bypass the Graphic Eq for before/after comparisons.

Downloads

⬇ Win 32 VST (2.1 Mb) V1.0.2 ⬇ Win 64 VST (2.2 Mb) V1.0.2

john

(2/5)

Jan 25 2026

Sounds great but some knobs just don't show up sometimes in Reaper and the ON LED is funky as well. So unreliable in my book

Tobi

(1/5)

Apr 06 2024

I cant get it run in Studio One 6 ...

Eel

(5/5)

Oct 11 2022

Good stuff!

Grannitus

(5/5)

Jun 23 2022

Wie der Grosse EQ Super Teil !!!!

saffton

(5/5)

Oct 26 2021

Interesting. The CPU load seems really low on moderate-to-low specs here, in fact I switched over to this from Solid EQ which did put a strain on. I haven't tested with loading infinite instances but in an already stuffed project, I've added an instance of this on roughly half of the instrument tracks and the project is no more cumbersome than before. I also noticed the GUI looks nice when it is static but when you move it it is like cardboard, so graphically it isn't demanding anything at all. Gain control would be pretty useless because the EQ faders already make a huge difference in volume.

John Burns

(4/5)

Oct 16 2021

I'm a latecomer to this one. Impressed so far. Similar to 7Q but seems a bit more accurate and smoother sounding. Much more useful than Luftikus which adds a lot of character but is too inaccurate. CPU usage seems pretty average for this sort of EQ, maybe equivalent to or slightly higher than 7Q. Lack of a gain control is pretty lame though. Not sure why anyone would fail to add that...

leo Oct 03 2021

Como lo instalo o que debo de hacer?

Angkar

(5/5)

Sep 19 2021

I use this for everything and I mean everything. It has never once failed. At 10 bands you sometimes hope it might be a bit more detailed but at the end of the day that number of bands is pretty perfect compromise between really detailed and broad strokes E. The GUI feels a bit static too but seriously, it works perfectly so I'd rather the dev did not change one thing. Nevermind, I'm glad to see they updated it with the ability to double-click to reset to default value, that's a big conveniency plus. Thanks for this gem and for updating it Red Rock! Now don't do anymore, treat it with silk gloves just so it doesn't break! xD

ACS

(5/5)

Jul 21 2021

Thank you :)

Red Rock Sound Dec 02 2020

EQ560 (FREE) updated to version 1.0.2. Added: - Double click - reset to default value - Save / Load patches. Fixed: - plugin settings were not saved after exiting the DAW - other bug fixes.

Diogo G

(5/5)

Nov 07 2020

This is incredible, put this on plugin doctor you will see a very broad light movement at low settings and when the plugin shows +9db/-9db, that's when starts do narrow very fast, the cool thing is that this behaviour is the same for every band, so know that if you need a little more push, try to get to the 9db territory while being very careful from there because it sharpens fast awesome, awesome, awesome eq. This and Bee Happy 550 v2 by madBee and you are done, really.

Luis

(5/5)

Jul 09 2020

excellent equalizer, just what you were looking for simple and accurate

Ander Fat May 28 2020

Muchas Gracias

diego

(3/5)

Apr 07 2020

Bueno

shadowgee Mar 04 2020

Very nice and good

Robert

(5/5)

Aug 16 2019

This is a very nice eq, thank you. Looking at Red Rocks site it would be great if they ported some of their stuff to vst.

Frans Jul 28 2019

A very good one this is!!!!

Alfredo

(4/5)

Jun 16 2019

Very good and simple, the Q is very good setting and with natural response like vintage eq plugins. Maybe a better results on the very high freqs could do a professional plugin, event with thar is one of the best. Is very usefull for find a general eq and then use a better complex/presition eq, like with 32 band and a specific Q per band

jerry

(0/5)

Apr 19 2019

32 bit version won't load either to Reaper or plugin analyzer.

Shady May 14 2019

Both VSTs work fine with REAPER v5.x and the VST Plugin Analyser.

TA-AT Dec 26 2018

This equalizer does a GREAT job of adding warm analog sound and rich saturation to any instrument you use. I generally use it on acoustic instruments but really is good for anything.

Kuac Dec 26 2018

A version for Linux? please :(

Sompn Brurl

(5/5)

Dec 09 2018

I'm surprised, it really has that analog feel and sound to it. Great job and big thanks!

Anon

(5/5)

Nov 08 2018

Excellent emulation of a vintage equaliser.

Bazil

(5/5)

Oct 31 2018

MAK Oct 03 2018

VST HOST can not read. Both 32 bits and 64 bits can not be read. I attempted to load it with PODIUM free, but it was useless.

Wagner Mar 18 2019

Try to install Cakewalk By Banlab, it works perfectly, it's free and up to date. Podium Free has not been updated since 2014... It's outdated...

Alex

(5/5)

Sept 16 2018

RED ROCK SOUND please make NEVE EQ !!!

red rock sound

(5/5)

Sept 15 2018

Friends, thanks for the comments. Please vote for Red Rock Sound EQ560 https://www.kvraudio.com/kvr-developer-challenge/2018/

cyber_T Sept 20 2018

I guess youÂ´ll got many votes!

MM Sept 30 2018

Voted 5 stars!

eg571212

(5/5)

Sept 13 2018

I was looking for a free octave eq for a long time. This is a good one. Thanks !

Jenny Rigg Sept 12 2018

Great EQ!

ALEX

(5/5)

Sept 09 2018

For free eq - five stars!!!!

(5/5)

Sept 08 2018

This is so amazingly good! I can't believe it's free!! I have used long time ago the WAVES api EQ and this one is no less good. Grab it till it's free Thanks so much Red Rock Sound