Pulsatec is an equalizer from D16 Group modeled on the sound of classic passive equalizers, with low-frequency bands that can boost and cut within the same frequency.
Pulsatec at a glance
| Developer | D16 Group |
|---|---|
| Type | Effects / EQ |
| Formats | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows 7 or later, macOS 10.13 or later |
| Apple Silicon | Native |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| RAM | 8 GB or more |
| Free trial | Available |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €88.26 |
What Pulsatec does
The plugin emulates the musical warmth and depth that the developer associates with classic passive EQ hardware. Its low-frequency section offers selectable frequencies at 20, 30, 60 and 100 Hz, so the same band can be used for both boosting and attenuating the spectrum, which lets the user sculpt a sound rather than only correct it. Several output and monitoring tools sit alongside the EQ: a built-in Real-Time Analyzer shows the frequency response, a dual spectrum display compares the input and output curves, and output metering helps keep levels consistent through the signal chain.
The plugin ships as VST3, VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS. The Windows build is typed as Pulsatec x64 crack and Pulsatec x86 crack, the macOS build as a Pulsatec .dmg crack, and the archives appear as .rar and .iso files. A working serial is the string most often paired with the VST3 and AU builds.
Key features
- Simultaneous boost and attenuation. Boost and cut can be applied within the same frequency band at once, so a single band can add energy at one point and remove it nearby.
- Low-frequency control. The low-frequency section offers selectable centre frequencies at 20, 30, 60 and 100 Hz for shaping the bottom end of a mix.
- Real-Time Analyzer and dual spectrum display. An integrated spectrum analyzer shows the frequency response in real time, and the dual display compares input and output curves to show the effect of each change.
- Quick bypass and output volume. Processing can be toggled instantly to hear the effect against the dry signal, and the output volume control balances the plugin’s level precisely.
- Output metering and MIDI Learn. Output metering keeps levels visible along the signal chain, and MIDI Learn assigns controllers quickly to any parameter.
- Adjustable interface size. Several user interface sizes are offered with HiDPI support, so the window can be fitted to different screens.
Compatibility
Pulsatec is available as VST3, VST2, AU and AAX for Windows 7 and macOS 10.13 in 64-bit builds, with native support for Apple Silicon listed. It needs 8 GB of RAM, and a trial version is available.
Pulsatec compared with similar plugins
GotoEQ from Klevgrand is an equalizer offered as VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS, without a VST3 build. Pulsar 8200 from Pulsar Audio is an equalizer offered as VST3, VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS, the same set of formats as Pulsatec.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pulsatec | D16 Group | EQ | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €88.26 |
| GotoEQ | Klevgrand | EQ | VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €52.56 |
| Pulsar 8200 | Pulsar Audio | EQ | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €78.34 (regular €147.76) |
| MP-EQ | Pulsar Audio | EQ | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €78.34 (regular €147.76) |
| PSP NobleQ | PSP Audioware | EQ | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €98.18 |
Price and availability
Pulsatec was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €88.26. A free trial is offered. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.