API® 500 Series EQ Collection
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The world’s most accurate
emulations of API’s legendary EQs.The API 500 Series EQ Plug-In Collection for UAD-2 hardware and Apollo interfaces faithfully captures the punch, low-frequency transparency, and ultra-tight imaging of API’s iconic 550A and 560 Series EQs.
With unique filter shapes, complex band interactions, and musical filter amp distortions, the 550A and 560 Series EQs left an indelible stamp on legendary recordings of the ’60s and ’70s. Painstakingly modeled on pristine early-’70s units provided by Ross Hogarth and Capitol Studios, the API® 500 Series EQ Collection gives you stunningly accurate, end-to-end modeling of these revered EQs.Track and mix with full-circuit emulations of API’s iconic 550A and 560A EQs
Harness API’s musical filter amp distortions and musical clipping behaviors
Use API’s proprietary “Proportional Q” for more precise control over your sources
Mix with artist presets from Ross Hogarth (Van Halen, Mötley Crüe), Darrell Thorp (Beck, Radiohead), and Vance Powell (Jack White, Kings of Leon)
550A Parametric EQ
Introduced in 1971, the 550A was the standard channel EQ module on API's first consoles.Its three overlapping bands of parametric EQ, independent 50 Hz to 15 kHz band-pass filter, and individually selectable peaking or shelving modes make it the perfect tool for getting drums and guitars to stand out in the mix.
560 Graphic EQ
With ten bands of graphic EQ, the 560 EQ is ideal for shaping your mix with surgical precision. API’s proprietary “Proportional Q” intuitively widens bandwidth at lower boost/cut levels and narrows it at higher levels, giving you more musical control over precise bands of your mix.
“The UAD API 500 Series EQ Collection has the best graphic EQ plug-in out there. Hands down, no contest.”
– The Glitch Mob
“I've been a diehard API fan for 20 years. UA knocked this one out of the park. Twice.”
– Jeff Juliano (John Mayer, Shinedown, Train)
“After using the hardware, the UAD API 500 Series EQ Collection feels just like home to me.”
– Dean ColemanCustomer Reviews
M. Overman
October 10, 2024
Ear Candy
The 560 is my number 1 additive EQ. The harmonics and subtle curves can shape like no other. I highly recommend taking this for a test drive. You won't be disappointed...
Read MoreS. Allí
August 8, 2024
Best Api Eq
Best Api plugin sound maybe , it would be great to fix or update this issues or foggoten things, 560 level up the volume even no touch...
Read MoreB. Lehaney
May 11, 2024
Awesome sounding EQ
This EQ works on everything. UA has done an amazing job.
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Key Features
Superior, licensed plug-in emulations of the most enduring API 500 Series EQs
API 550A discrete, 3-band bell/shelf parametric equalizer
API 560 discrete, 10-band graphic equalizer
Models the entire electronic path, including custom API 2520 op-amps and transformers, band interactions, and internal clipped filter distortion
Licensed and endorsed by Automated Processes, Inc.
Includes presets from famed engineers and producers, including Vance Powell, Ross Hogarth, Carl Glanville, Jeff Juliano, Eli Janney, and Darrell Thorp
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Customer Reviews
API 500 Series EQ Collection
M. Overman
Ear Candy
The 560 is my number 1 additive EQ. The harmonics and subtle curves can shape like no other. I highly recommend taking this for a test drive. You won't be disappointed
Š. Kominko
Best API EQ emulation
Best API EQ emulation for me.
S. Allí
Best Api Eq
Best Api plugin sound maybe , it would be great to fix or update this issues or foggoten things, 560 level up the volume even no touch eq and there’s not a 560B and mid bands , for the rest is a nice eq for everything sound very open and great color.
D. Kolody
Love me some API flavouring
Mmmmm API! *insert mic drop here*
B. Lehaney
Awesome sounding EQ
This EQ works on everything. UA has done an amazing job.
S. Lontano
The api sound on drums
The best eq on kick and snare
M. Schneider
Very intuitive
I have now completed the API products from UA, because the sound is very authentic, more than other emulations.
A. Lee
This is what API sounds like!
The vibe and sweetness are legendary. Essential for the tracking stage.
P. Bright
Sounds good but can't see it
I have a 4k monitor but this plugin is not resizable and thus to small to see it. This seems to be the normal for all Apollo plugins. 4k monitors or higher are now the norm for PC users and not making your plugins 4k resizable just makes them useless. Great sound but if your in 4k go to another company. It seems UAD has abandoned PC users anyway. Don't even get me started on Luna ...lol
R. Custodio
Amazing!
It brings life to any sound source just by turning it on. To understand it, test it on your master channel. The 560 makes me want to have a 2448 with 560s in every channel! I love the easy visual and the accuracy.
L. Kopanski
Exceptional emulation.
My mixes sounds like never before. This EQ really makes a different. Dont be scare to put it on the mix bus. It's opening the mix like nothing else.
c. rosario
EQ that pops
This EQ is amazing, the 550A simply pops out a vocal as soon as you apply a preset , that how good it is.
Can’t wait to see what’s next from UADr. kELLY
Lovely gate
the whole plugin rocks but really enjoy the gate with sampled drum loops and more. Seems very organic. Gr8 job on this one!
A. Viloria
API 500
Mis guitarras eléctricas tienen un EQ permanente y es este API, sonido increíble.
A. Santana
Santtana
i like color
w. gause
MY LUNA WORKFLOW
LUNA NEED I SAY MORE
F. Grüber
Amazing box of color!!!
It is not just a great EQ, it’s a beautiful box of character and color. Just try it without any eq moves and you’ll see how colorful it is, specially on the mix bus ✨
G. Merino
Great emulation. Missing de 550B version
Probably the best emulation of the 550A eq.
It would be perfect an update including the 550B (four bands) as other companies doesJ. Mateo
An amazing classic
This is one of the most used plugin bundles in my collection hands down amazing
S. Rico Hernandez
Increíble herramienta
una joya más de universal audio. Los amo!!
