Curves Equator is an EQ plugin from Waves that removes problematic frequencies with a suppression curve learned from the content it processes, and it is the first plugin in the Curves Spectral Series.
Curves Equator at a glance
| Developer | Waves |
|---|---|
| Type | Effects / EQ |
| Formats | VST2, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows 10 or later, macOS |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €42.64 (regular €88.06) |
What Curves Equator does
Equator works as a resonance suppressor rather than a conventional equalizer. It analyzes the signal and reduces frequencies that cause problems in a mix, and the developer says it can be applied to a full mix, a vocal, an instrument or a sample. The plugin learns the content and builds a personalized suppression curve, which the developer describes as a way to avoid overprocessing. The plugin is available as VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS.
Key features
- Learned suppression curve. The plugin builds a suppression curve from the content it receives, which the developer presents as a safeguard against overprocessing.
- Resonance suppression. Problematic frequencies are reduced by the plugin, so it can be placed on full mixes as well as on individual vocals, instruments and samples.
- Spectral Series. Equator is the first plugin in the Curves Spectral Series, and the developer lists two more Curves plugins for early 2025 described as self-driving EQs.
Compatibility
The plugin comes as VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS. Minimum operating system is Windows 10.
Curves Equator compared with similar plugins
Crystal EQ from Singomakers is a VST3, VST2 and AU effects plugin for Windows and macOS, while EQual from IK Multimedia is a VST3, VST2, AU and AAX EQ for Windows and macOS. Oxford EQ from Sonnox is a VST3, AU and AAX EQ for Windows and macOS. SpecCraft from Three-Body Technology is a VST3, VST2, AU and AAX effects plugin for Windows and macOS.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curves Equator | Waves | EQ | VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €42.64 (regular €88.06) |
| Crystal EQ | Singomakers | EQ | VST3, VST2, AU | Windows, macOS | €44.63 |
| EQual | IK Multimedia | EQ | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €118.99 |
| Oxford EQ | Sonnox | EQ | VST3, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €286.59 |
| SpecCraft | Three-Body Technology | EQ | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €130.90 |
Price and availability
Curves Equator was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €42.64, reduced from €88.06. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
Curves Equator FAQ
Which formats does Curves Equator support?
It is available as VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS.
Is there a working serial key or keygen for Curves Equator?
A working serial key is the string most often typed by users searching for the plugin, and keygen builds are distributed alongside the repack.