Discover the Sound of an Era with Harqules by Analog Obsession
Welcome to the world of analog warm sound with Harqules, a vintage four-band equalizer from the famous developer Analog Obsession. This plugin was created for musicians and sound engineers who want to add a classic character and special atmosphere to their tracks. Harqules doesn’t just imitate, it recreates the soul of vintage equipment, bringing its unique signature to your digital workflow.
Analog Obsession is famous for its meticulous approach to modeling. Harqules is a prime example of this craftsmanship, realized through “True Component & Circuit Modeling” technology. This means that every component of the original circuit, from transformers and operational amplifiers to linear amplifiers and filters, has been carefully analyzed, redrawn and emulated. The result is a plug-in that sounds remarkably authentic, with the same rich, smooth high-frequency response that the original equipment is prized for.
Key Features of Harqules:
- Vintage Character: Adds warmth, depth, and unique analog coloration to your recordings.
- Four Equalization Bands: Full control over the audio spectrum for precise tone shaping.
- True Component Modeling: Reproduces the behavior of every element of the original circuit for maximum authenticity.
- HP-LP Musical Filters: Legendary active high-pass and low-pass filters with 12 dB/octave slope for clean cut.
Detailed Description of Controls:
Harqules offers an intuitive interface that makes it easy to work with sound. Each band and filter is designed to maximize musicality:
- HP-LP: Controls the activation and frequency of the High Pass and Low Pass filters. These are active filters with a 12 dB/octave slope that provide a clean and natural cut of unwanted frequencies. They are ideal for cleaning up a mix by removing hum, noise, or excessive sub-bass.
- BANDS: This is the heart of the equalizer. Four separate bands (Low, Low-Mid, High-Mid, High) allow you to fine-tune the gain or cut for the selected frequency. Each band has Gain and Sweepable Frequency controls, allowing you to sweep the range to find the perfect spot. Harqules uses a specially developed “Auto-adjust Q” algorithm that adjusts the bandwidth (Q-factor) depending on the amount of gain/attenuation. This ensures a very musical response, even at high amplification, minimizing unwanted artifacts and maintaining a natural sound.
- BELL: This switch affects the shape of the lowest band (Low band). It allows you to switch between Bell mode (a bell-shaped curve that boosts/attenuates frequencies around a center point) and Shelf mode (a shelf-shaped curve that boosts/attenuates all frequencies below the selected point). Shelf mode is often used to add “weight” or “air” to a recording, while Bell allows you to work with more specific problematic or desired frequencies in the low range.
Thanks to careful emulation, Harqules captures not only the functionality but also the character of the original instrument. Its smooth, sweet highs, tight lows, and musical midrange make it an excellent choice for a wide range of applications, from processing vocals and guitars to adding character to drums and bass lines. Whether you’re looking for delicate tone shaping or bold amplification, Harqules by Analog Obsession will help you achieve the vintage sound you want with ease and quality.
The plugin supports VST and AU formats and is available for Windows (64-bit) and MacOS operating systems. Integrate Harqules into your favorite DAW and experience the difference that truly high-quality vintage hardware emulation can make. It’s not just an equalizer, it’s a tool to give your music a timeless charm.
