Inspired by the equalizers that shaped 20th-century music

The EVE-AT package is a pair of equalizers inspired by the classic Neve* 1081 and 1084. Add punch, eliminate muddiness, give vocals a gritty treatment, boost presence, cut through the noise, and add character to any track or mix just before final mastering.

The Kuassa EVE-AT1 / EVE-AT4 consists of two individual equalizers inspired by the design of the legendary Neve* 1081 and 1084, which are known for their clear, smooth, and highly musical characteristics. We are delighted with the sound and present these equalizers as a modern tribute to one of the most influential audio tools ever created.

EVE-AT1 is a 4-band parametric equalizer with an additional high-pass and low-pass filter. Inspired by the EQ section of a renowned British classic, the Neve* 1081, this equalizer provides a clear, smooth, and musical sound to shape your tracks. The EVE-AT1 features an additional parametric band with expanded Q bandwidth selection in the low-mid and high-mid frequency ranges compared to the EVE-AT4. Furthermore, the AT1 implements a different high-pass and low-pass filter, giving the AT1 a slightly more conventional frequency response in these areas. These features mean that the EVE-AT1 is suitable for a wide range of musical applications, offering flexibility, versatility, and complete utility.

EVE-AT4 is a 3-band equalizer with an additional high-pass and low-pass filter. Designed as a tribute to the EQ section of the Neve* 1084, which was created as the successor to the legendary Neve* 1073. Although the EVE-AT4 has fewer bands, a smaller frequency selection palette, and fewer Q bandwidth selection options compared to the EVE-AT1, its strength lies in its unique filter implementation, which produces an idiosyncratic frequency response not present in the EVE-AT1. The result is a particular tonal character; the sound and tonal shape of its original incarnation is a hallmark of many classic recordings from the 70s.

Both the AT1 and AT4 were designed with simplicity and clarity in mind, allowing for easy use and immediate productivity. Although they share certain tonal characteristics, the EVE-AT1 and EVE-AT4 reveal their differences in the details. The EVE-AT4 is the stronger 'character' equalizer, while the EVE-AT1 is suitable as a reference equalizer for a wide range of instruments and musical applications.

Features

• Approximately +/-18dB (narrow Q) and +/-12 dB (wide Q)
• Selectable wide/narrow Q bandwidth
• Selectable shelf/peak filter mode
• HP and LP, -18 dB/octave
• A/B comparison button, A/B copy button
• Output adjustment, phase inversion button

System requirements

Windows

• Windows Vista or later (64-bit only)
• Core2Duo or AMD Phenom ii X4 or later (latest version of Intel i3, AMD A4 or later recommended)
• 4GB RAM
• VST or VST3 compatible host/DAW

Mac

• macOS 10.11 or later (Intel/M1 Apple Silicon compatible) (64-bit only)
• Intel Core 2 Duo / M1 Apple Silicon or later (latest Intel i3 recommended)
• Minimum 4 GB RAM
• VST, VST3, or Audio Units compatible host/DAW

Important notes:

• Pro Tools 11 or later is required for the AAX format
• Reason 7.1 or later is required for the rack extension format