Acon Digital Equalize 2

Acon Digital Equalize 2 - Professional Parametric Equalizer Plugin | Exclusive Mixed Phase Mode and Adjustable Filter Slope Mixing Tool

Acon Digital Equalize 2 is a professional parametric equalizer that combines unique features, excellent workflow, and an intuitive user interface. Unlike other equalizers on the market, Equalize 2 not only allows users to freely adjust center frequency, gain, and bandwidth, but also features powerful adjustable filter slope capabilities. Users can set the filter slope anywhere between 3 dB and an extremely steep 120 dB per octave for each band. This gives sound engineers unprecedented flexibility and control when shaping tone or performing surgical frequency cuts.

Regarding phase processing technology, Equalize 2 offers high flexibility. You can use Minimum Phase Mode to run as a zero-latency plugin, suitable for recording or real-time monitoring; or choose Linear Phase Mode to maintain perfect phase relationships. Even more impressive is its exclusive Mixed Phase Mode, which allows you to freely set latency in the range of 5 to 120 milliseconds. This effectively controls the "pre-ringing" artifacts common in linear phase filtering while maintaining phase relationships as much as possible. This technology ensures time alignment within the audible frequency range and utilizes the temporal masking effect of human hearing to optimize the listening experience.

The user interface design of Equalize 2 is ingenious, aiming to provide an intuitive and efficient operating experience. Band parameters (including bandwidth and slope) can be adjusted directly via control points on the frequency response graph. A flexible real-time analyzer lets you monitor every detail of the processing. Furthermore, for each band, you can easily switch between full channel, Mid, Side, Left, or Right channel processing modes. Equalize 2 automatically routes audio signals internally to ensure optimal processing results and maintain minimum latency, making it an indispensable powerful tool for professional mixing and mastering.

Core Advantages and Application Scenarios

Exclusive Mixed Phase Mode and Pre-ringing Control
Equalize 2 breaks the limitations of traditional EQs by introducing a unique Mixed Phase Mode. While traditional linear phase EQs can maintain phase consistency, they are prone to pre-ringing, leading to transient smearing. Equalize 2 allows users to adjust latency time from 5 to 120 milliseconds, letting you find the perfect balance between "phase consistency" and "transient preservation." Especially when the latency value is below 20 milliseconds, the pre-ringing effect is covered by auditory temporal masking effects, resulting in clear and phase-accurate sound.

Extremely Flexible Filter Slope Adjustment
Most EQs have fixed filter slopes, but Equalize 2 allows you to continuously adjust the slope of each band between 3 dB/oct and 120 dB/oct. This means you can create extremely smooth tone-shaping curves or extremely steep brickwall cuts, precisely removing unwanted resonant frequencies without affecting adjacent bands.

Comprehensive M/S and Multi-channel Processing Capabilities
To meet the needs of high-end mixing and mastering, Equalize 2 supports independent channel mode settings. You can individually set each band to Mid, Side, Left, Right, or full stereo processing. This allows users to easily correct issues in the stereo field, such as boosting high-frequency air only in the side channel, or cutting low-frequency muddiness only in the mid channel.

New Generation 2 Features and Piano Keyboard Display
Equalize 2 adds Tilt and Bandpass filters, which also support the unique adjustable slope function. The interface adds an optional piano keyboard display located above the frequency axis; simply clicking a key sets the band frequency to the corresponding pitch frequency, which is extremely convenient for music producers. Additionally, the draggable zoomable frequency axis design allows you to fine-tune specific frequency ranges more precisely.

Technical Specifications (Tech Specs)

• Software Type: Professional Parametric Equalizer Plug-in
• Version: Version 2
• Supported Formats (Windows): VST, VST3, AAX (Supports 32-bit and 64-bit versions)
• Supported Formats (Mac): VST, VST3, AAX, AU (64-bit only)
• Mac Processor Support: Native support for Intel processors and Apple Silicon (e.g., M1/M2 ARM architecture chips)
• Filter Bands: Up to 12 independent bands
• Filter Slope Range: 3 dB to 120 dB per octave (continuously adjustable)
• Phase Modes: Minimum, Linear, Mixed
• Mixed Phase Latency Range: 5 ms to 120 ms
• Hardware Controller Support: Supports EUCON and Pro Tools hardware controllers