Inside Your Mix: Analog EQ Party with the Pultec, Neve, and API

Welcome to the Ultimate Analog EQ Party — where classic analog equalizers crash the mix and show off their personalities! In this episode, we break down what makes each EQ tick — from tubes and transformers to discrete op-amps — and explore how those builds shape the sounds and emotions of your drums, vocals, and overall mix. In part 1 of this house party, we dive into: - The silky-smooth Pultec EQP-1A - The classy and versatile Neve 1073 - The scrappy, snarky API 550B This is part 1 of a 2-part series comparing famous analog EQs and their digital plugin counterparts, so you can better understand what you’re using and why it sounds the way it does. Whether you're a mixing engineer, producer, or just deep into the gear rabbit hole, this EQ shootout will sharpen your ears and boost your understanding. 👉 Part 2 drops this Friday with the Helios, SSL, and Maag! 🔔 Subscribe so you don't miss it! 🎧 Try these plugins yourself and tell us your favorite in the comments! #AnalogEQ #MixingTips #AudioEngineering #PultecEQ #Neve1073 #API550B #MixingDrums #PluginShootout #EQPlugins #MixingEngineer ============================ Find more & connect on Reddit! Username: TheSonicStoryteller ============================ ⏰ TIME CODES: 00:00 - INTRO - WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN EQ'S CONTROL TYPE & CIRCUIT TYPE? 1:02 - GUEST #1 - THE PULTEC EQP-1A - "THE SMOOTH OPERATOR" 4:20 - GUEST #2 - THE NEVE 1073 - "MR. BEST ALL-AROUND" 6:46 - GUEST #3 - THE API 550B - "THE WILD CARD" 9:18 - COME BACK FOR PART 2 THIS FRIDAY FOR THE HELIOS, SSL & MAAG