Carve EQ is a 31-band graphic equalizer from Kilohearts, offered as an effects plugin for mixing and mastering, with a trial available.
Carve EQ at a glance
| Developer | Kilohearts |
|---|---|
| Type | Effects / EQ |
| Formats | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows, macOS |
| Free trial | Available |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €78.34 |
What Carve EQ does
The plugin replaces the fixed sliders of a classic graphic EQ with a workspace in which each band can be adjusted with clean digital filters. Multiple bands can be selected at once, which makes exact changes in the frequency areas where they are needed possible. The interface is laid out in a recognizable way and can be resized freely, with a UI scale that can be set to match the screen.
Reference tools are built in. Factory profiles can be chosen, a profile can be created from any WAV file, and the sidechain channel can be used as a reference, so the spectrum of another song can be compared against the mix. A match function applies the tonal balance of a reference recording to the input. An A/B comparison tool helps judge whether an adjustment is an improvement, and the stereo field can be processed as Left/Right or Mid/Side. The plugin is available as VST3, VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS, and it works with Snapin hosts.
Key features
- 31-band graphic EQ. The equalizer divides the spectrum into 31 bands. Digitally clean filters are used for each band, so the cut or boost stays precise when several bands are moved.
- Resizable workspace. The workspace can be resized freely and its UI scale set to match the display, keeping the layout readable at different sizes.
- Reference profiles. Factory profiles can be chosen as a starting point, and a custom profile can be created from any WAV file.
- Sidechain reference. The sidechain channel can serve as a reference signal, so the spectrum of another track is shown while the mix is adjusted.
- Match EQ. Match EQ applies the tonal balance of a reference recording to the processed audio, so a mix can be brought closer to a chosen song.
- A/B comparison. The A/B comparison tool keeps two settings available for switching, which helps determine whether a change actually improves the sound.
- Crack, keygen and serial variants. Keygen, serial key and crack builds of Carve EQ are typed into searches alongside the plugin name, and a working serial is the string most often requested.
Compatibility
Carve EQ is offered as VST3, VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS, and it works with Snapin hosts.
Carve EQ compared with similar plugins
Sie-Q by Soundtoys is an effects and EQ plugin offered as VST3, VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS, the same formats and operating systems as Carve EQ. Carve EQ is built around a 31-band graphic layout with reference matching, while Sie-Q is a separate EQ design from a different developer.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carve EQ | Kilohearts | EQ | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €78.34 |
| Sie-Q | Soundtoys | EQ | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €94.21 |
Price and availability
Carve EQ was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €78.34. A free trial is offered. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
Carve EQ FAQ
Is there a working serial key or keygen for Carve EQ?
Serial key and keygen searches for Carve EQ are common, and the activation code string is what most queries pair with the plugin name.