- Product: Insert EQ Model 51
- Developer: Insert Audio
- Type: Three-band inductor EQ with transformer colour and drive
- Version: 0.1.3
- Format: VST3, AAX
- Requirements: Windows 10 or later
- Source: store.insertapp.io/plugins#insert-eq-model-51
Model 51 EQ is a characterful three-band inductor equalizer built for bold, musical shaping without sacrificing detail. Its fixed frequency choices and carefully modelled response make it quick to use: add weight, bring a source forward, soften harshness, or open the top end with broad, natural curves that feel immediately mix-ready.
Under the surface, Model 51 combines measured frequency and phase responses with optional band-dependent saturation, transformer colour, and a dedicated Drive stage. Choose the subtle ’51 transformer character, the fuller ’51 Blue, or the more pronounced Boosted mode.
Drive adds density, second-harmonic warmth, and a gentle sub-frequency contour, while 4x oversampling keeps nonlinear processing smooth. Stereo Linked, Dual Mono, and Mid/Side modes make it equally useful for individual tracks, buses, and mastering.
Component Tolerance can introduce tiny, stable differences between instances for a more natural analogue-style variation.
Three musical EQ bands. Three transformer colours. One fast, flexible path from clean shaping to rich analogue character.
Highlights
- Three-band inductor EQ for fast, musical tone shaping
- Fixed frequency choices with broad, natural mix-ready curves
- Measured frequency and phase responses
- Optional band-dependent saturation
- Three transformer colours: ’51, ’51 Blue, and Boosted
- Dedicated Drive stage for density and second-harmonic warmth
- Gentle sub-frequency contour in the drive path
- 4x oversampling for smooth nonlinear processing
- Stereo Linked, Dual Mono, and Mid/Side modes
- Component Tolerance for stable analogue-style variation