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Equalize
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- Equalize from Acon Digital for mixing, mastering, editing or restoration workflows
- Designed for practical studio use with a clear signal-processing purpose
- Suitable for producers, engineers, editors and post-production users

SOUND & WORKFLOW
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FROM THE DEVELOPER
Acon Digital Plugins
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PRODUCER’S TAKE
Where does Equalize fit in your setup?
Equalize is an eq production tool from Acon Digital Plugins.
What stands out: Equalize from Acon Digital for mixing, mastering, editing or restoration workflows; Designed for practical studio use with a clear signal-processing purpose; Suitable for producers, engineers, editors and post-production users.
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SOUND & WORKFLOW
What Equalize brings to a session
The new Equalize 2 — now with Tilt and Bandpass Filters
Acon Digital Equalize is a parametric equalizer plug-in that combines unique features with excellent workflow and an intuitive user interface. Unlike other equalizers, you can freely adjust not only center frequency, gain and bandwidths, but also the filter slope for each band. The filter slope can be set anywhere from 3 dB to ultra-sharp 120 dB per octave. Needless to say, you can operate Equalize as a zero latency plug-in when using the minimum phase mode or choose to preserve the phase relationships in the linear phase mode. Equalize goes one step further, though, and introduces the unique mixed phase mode that allows you to set the latency freely in the range 5 to 120 milliseconds while preserving the phase relationships as far as possible. That gives a unique control over potential pre-ringing artifacts which is a common problem with linear phase filtering. Latency values below 20 milliseconds ensure that any pre-ringing is masked by the temporal masking of the human hearing while preserving the time-alignment across the audible frequency range.
Great care has been taken to provide a user interface that is straightforward to use. Band parameters can be adjusted using handles directly in the graphical representation of the frequency response, including bandwidths and filter slopes. A flexible real-time analyzer lets you monitor every aspect of the processing. You can easily switch between full, mid, side, left or right channel processing for each band and Equalize automatically routes the audio signal internally to ensure the best results and lowest possible latency.
Highlights
- Eight different band filter types — low cut, low shelf, peak, tilt, bandpass, notch, high shelf and high cut
- Up to twelve independent bands
- Freely adjustable gain, frequency, bandwidth, resonance and filter slope
- Three different phase modes, including the novel mixed phase mode with adjustable latency
- Choose channel mode for each band independently (mid, side, left, right or full processing)
Acon Digital Equalize 2 is available for both Windows (PC) and OS X (Macintosh). Both 32 and 64 bit versions are available, and the plug-in formats VST, VST3, AAX and Audio Units (OS X only) are supported. The upgrade to version 2 is free for all Equalize customers and the license key is valid in version 2.
The new version of Equalize includes two new filter types – tilt and bandpass. It now offers a total of eight different filter types. Just like the previously available filters, both the tilt and bandpass filters offer the unique continuously adjustable filter slopes in the range 3 to 120 dB per octave.
The frequency range of the equalizer curve can now be altered conveniently by dragging the edges of the frequency axis or moved by clicking and dragging the center. This makes it possible to zoom in on specific frequency ranges for more precise control. A new preferences page offer user settings such as analyzer resolution and user interface language. Another new feature is the optional piano keyboard display above the frequency axis. Band frequencies can easily be set to match a tone’s frequency by clicking the key on the piano keyboard.
New Features at a Glance
- Two new filter types — tilt and bandpass filters
- Adjustable frequency range in the equalizer curve editor
- Optional piano keyboard display
- EUCON and full Pro Tools HW controller support
- New preferences page with spectrum analyzer, tooltip, language and piano roll settings
- Spectrum analyzer with adjustable frequency tilt
Features
Platforms and Plug-in Formats
- Available as VST, VST3 or AAX plug-ins on PC (Windows)
- Available as VST, VST3, AAX or AU plug-ins on Apple Macintosh (OS X)
- Native 32 bit or 64 bit versions of all plug-ins are available
- Supports sampling rates up to 96 kHz
- Supports multi-channel formats such as 5.1 and 7.1 surround
Acon Digital Equalize
- Up to twelve equalizer bands
- Eight different band filter types (low cut, low shelf, peak, tilt, bandpass, notch, high shelf and high cut)
- Band frequency, gain, bandwidth, resonance and filter slope is freely adjustable for each band
- Three different filter modes, minimum phase, linear phase or the novel mixed phase
- Adjustable latency and pre-ringing time in mixed phase mode
- Zero latency in minimum phase mode
- Channel mode (mid, side, left, right or full processing) can be set independently for each band
- Multiple selection of bands
- Resizable graphical user interface
- Solo and bypass modes
- Optional automatic make-up gain
- Optional gain to bandwidth linking
- Two spectrum analyzers that can analyze the input or output signal from the mid, side, left or right channel
- Graphical visualization of the equalizer frequency response
- Preset manager and a large number of factory presets
- Save, load and categorize user presets
System Requirements
PC Version (Windows)
- Windows 10+
- Intel Core i3 or AMD multi-core processor (Intel Core i5 or faster recommended)
- 1366 x 768 display resolution (1920 x 1080 or higher recommended)
- 1 GB RAM (4 GB or more recommended)
- 1 GB free HD space
- A host application that is compatible with VST, VST3 or AAX (Pro Tools 10.3.5 or higher)
Macintosh Version
- macOS 10.15 or later (Intel and Silicon supported) (64-bit only)
- Runs natively on ARM64 and Intel
- 1 GB RAM (4 GB or more recommended)
- 1 GB free HD space
- A host application that is compatible with AU, VST, VST3 or AAX (Pro Tools 11 or higher)
Important note: When accessing this software via a Rent to Own plan or the Beatport Studio membership, it's installed and run through the Beatport Access portal. An internet connection is required every 30 days to validate your license.
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PRODUCER HIGHLIGHTS
The sounds and controls that matter
- Equalize from Acon Digital for mixing, mastering, editing or restoration workflows
- Designed for practical studio use with a clear signal-processing purpose
- Suitable for producers, engineers, editors and post-production users
- Available through Plugin Boutique with affiliate tracking preserved
- Fits into the broader Acon Digital plugin catalogue on AudioByRay
DEEP DIVE
Equalize in the studio
Equalize review and buying guide
Equalize is part of the Acon Digital catalogue, a range that is known for practical audio editing, restoration, reverb, EQ, drum and utility tools. On AudioByRay this product is positioned for users who want a clear overview before they click through to Plugin Boutique. The goal of this page is not to replace the official product page, but to help producers, mix engineers, mastering engineers and post-production users understand where Equalize fits in a real studio workflow.
Acon Digital products are often chosen by people who need controlled processing rather than hype-driven effects. That makes Equalize especially relevant for sessions where reliability, clean signal handling and repeatable results matter. Depending on the exact product type, it can support tasks such as improving dialogue, reducing unwanted ambience, balancing tone, adding space, handling drum material, preparing masters or creating a more polished final mix. The most important question is whether the tool solves a specific problem in your own chain.
When comparing Equalize with other plugins, look at the source material you work with most. Music producers may care about fast decisions and musical controls. Mixing engineers may value transparency and gain staging. Mastering users usually need precision, recall and confidence under small adjustments. Editors and post-production users often need speed, intelligibility and cleanup without obvious artifacts. Acon Digital tends to appeal to these practical use cases because the tools are focused on getting work done without overcomplicating the process.
The product page at Plugin Boutique is still the best place to confirm current pricing, compatibility, version information, upgrade eligibility and any temporary deals. Audio software availability can change quickly, so this AudioByRay page keeps the recommendation conservative: check the official listing, compare the product with related Acon Digital tools, then decide whether it fills a gap in your setup. If the product is an upgrade or bundle, confirm the qualifying product requirements before purchase.
For workflow planning, Equalize should be judged on three points: what problem it solves, how often that problem appears in your sessions, and whether you already own another plugin that covers the same job. A focused tool can be more valuable than a large bundle when it saves time every day. A bundle can be better value when several related tasks appear in your workflow. This is why AudioByRay links Equalize to other Acon Digital products, so readers can move between related options before making a final choice.
Producers working inside modern DAWs should also check operating system support, plugin formats and copy protection before buying. Compatibility is especially important when a plugin is used in client projects, templates or long-term archive sessions. Restoration and post-production tools also deserve careful testing on real material because the best choice often depends on the noise, room tone, dialogue or source recording. Reverb, EQ and mixing tools should be tested at realistic monitoring levels rather than judged only from presets.
In short, Equalize is worth considering when you are building an Acon Digital focused workflow or when the product addresses a specific editing, mixing, restoration or production challenge. Use the manufacturer information, the Plugin Boutique listing and the related AudioByRay pages together. That gives you a safer decision path: understand the role of the tool, compare alternatives, verify compatibility and then buy through the tracked product link when the fit is clear.
For purchase intent, the safest approach is to treat this page as a shortlist entry. If Equalize matches the job you need to solve, open the official listing, verify the latest license terms and compare it with the closest Acon Digital alternatives. Pay special attention to upgrade wording, because some Acon Digital offers are full products while others require ownership of a previous version. Also check whether the plugin is most useful as a standalone processor, as part of a bundle, or as an add-on to an existing repair, reverb, EQ or mastering chain.
AudioByRay keeps the recommendation practical: buy Equalize when it saves time, improves a recurring task or gives you cleaner results than your current tools. Do not buy it only because it is discounted. A plugin earns its place when it helps you make better decisions in the session, reduces repetitive editing work or makes the final result easier to deliver. That is the context behind this Acon Digital listing and the reason it is connected to related products on the site.
For final evaluation, also think about maintenance and repeat use. Acon Digital tools are most valuable when they become part of a reliable template or repeatable repair chain. If Equalize solves a rare problem, it may still be worth owning, but it should be compared carefully against the bundle options. If it solves a weekly problem, the time saved across many sessions can make it a stronger purchase than a broader but less focused plugin.
Keep the final check simple: confirm that Equalize supports your DAW, your operating system and the plugin format you actually use. Then compare the current price with the time it can save in editing, restoration, mixing or delivery. That combination of compatibility, workflow value and tracked purchase path is the reason this AudioByRay page exists.
If you are unsure, place Equalize next to the tools already in your collection and ask whether it removes friction from a task you actually perform. That is the clearest signal for a sensible purchase.