Blue Cat’s Triple EQ

Blue Cat’s Triple EQ is my go-to compact equalizer plugin for simple mixing tasks and minor corrections. I use it as the first plugin in the chain on instrument tracks when recording a new project. As a user-friendly 3-band semi-parametric EQ, it’s incredibly easy to navigate, offering a low-shelf filter, high-shelf filter, and boost/cut peak filter. What I appreciate most about Triple EQ is its remarkable simplicity and WYSIWYG design.

The real-time graph showcasing the computed frequency response gives me a precise overview of the sounds I’m working on. Other standout features include the rather extreme ±40 dB range on each band, automatic gain compensation, and zero-latency processing. The latter makes Triple EQ perfect for tracking during a recording session. The ‘Smooth Update Mechanism’ is another brilliant feature. I can tweak parameters in real time without getting annoying ‘click’ noises and similar artifacts.

The included random preset generator is a surprising feature because equalizers are typically there to add order to our mixes instead of chaos. However, randomization can be handy when using Triple EQ for sound design. I use it to create drones, atmospheres, and other types of sounds where I can be more creative. Blue Cat’s freeware equalizer has become essential to my mixing toolkit because of its compact design and straightforward features.

With only three EQ bands, it effortlessly handles minor adjustments and corrections, allowing for speedy frequency balance tuning.