P-T-Q: The Legendary Pultec Sound in Your DAW
Welcome to the world of classic analog sound equalization, available right in your digital audio workstation! The P-T-Q plugin from Samsara Cycle Audio is a masterfully crafted emulation of the legendary Pultec-type equalizer. If you’re looking for that same warm, musical, and unique character that has defined the sound of countless hits, P-T-Q is ready to become your new favorite tool.
Pultec equalizers are known for their unique approach to frequency correction, particularly the ability to simultaneously boost and attenuate low frequencies, creating a signature, tight, and deep bass. P-T-Q replicates this magic, providing you with intuitive and powerful tools to shape the tone of your audio tracks – from vocals and instruments to entire mixes.
Features and Capabilities
P-T-Q is a single-channel band equalizer, designed with the character of the original Pultec-type devices in mind. It offers a gain and attenuation range from 0 to +10 dB, allowing you to both subtly adjust and boldly experiment with sound. Each control is designed to provide a musical and natural response, which is the hallmark of Pultec.
Working with Low Frequencies
The low-frequency section in P-T-Q is a real highlight, allowing you to get that same “punch” and “body” for which the originals are so valued. You can select one of four fixed frequencies and apply both boost and attenuation to them simultaneously. This creates a unique equalization curve that tightly gathers the low end while adding a pleasant weight.
- Available frequencies for selection: 20 Hz, 30 Hz, 60 Hz, 100 Hz.
- Independent controls for Boost and Attenuate.
- Creating tight and voluminous low-frequency foundations.
Working with High Frequencies
The high-frequency section provides you with the ability to add presence, “air,” or correct harshness. With a wide selection of frequencies for boosting and a separate section for high-frequency attenuation, P-T-Q is a flexible tool for finalizing the upper part of the spectrum.
- Available frequencies for selection for Boost and Attenuate: 3 kHz, 4 kHz, 5 kHz, 8 kHz, 10 kHz, 12 kHz, 16 kHz.
- Independent controls for Boost and Attenuate.
High-Frequency Attenuation (High Shelf Attenuation)
A separate shelf-type high-frequency attenuation band allows you to gently remove excess brightness or harshness in the upper range, while maintaining the overall readability of the mix. This is ideal for removing unwanted noise or softening overly harsh instruments.
- Frequency selection for the shelf: 5 kHz, 10 kHz, 20 kHz.
- Attenuation level control.
Additional Features
In addition to its basic equalization functions, P-T-Q has a number of useful options that make it convenient in everyday work:
- Signal In: Input signal level control.
- EQ By-Pass Switch: Quick comparison of processed and unprocessed signal.
- Gain Control: Output level control to compensate for volume changes after equalization.
- Midi Learn: Ability to control parameters using a MIDI controller.
- 64 Patch Spaces: Spaces for saving and quickly accessing your own presets.
P-T-Q from Samsara Cycle Audio is not just an equalizer. It’s a piece of musical history, now available in a VST plugin format for Windows users. Add warmth, depth, and musicality to your tracks, inspired by legendary analog devices. Try P-T-Q and feel the difference!
