EQuivocate is an equalizer from Newfangled Audio that shapes tone with 26 linear-phase filters spaced along a Mel scale, a layout based on how the inner ear divides frequencies.
EQuivocate at a glance
| Developer | Newfangled Audio |
|---|---|
| Type | Effects / EQ |
| Formats | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows 8 or later, macOS 10.9 or later |
| Apple Silicon | Native |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Copy protection | iLok |
| Hosts named by the developer | Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, FL Studio, Studio One |
| Free trial | Available |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €98.18 |
What EQuivocate does
Rather than using analog-style IIR filters, EQuivocate builds each band from a linear-phase FIR filter. The developer notes that IIR shapes are not flexible: with every band set flat, the total response is not actually flat, and boosting or cutting one band affects its neighbors. The 26 bands are placed along the Mel spectrum, where each band is intended to sound equally distant from the next, and the filter shapes are modeled on the approximate critical bands of the inner ear. Individual filter frequencies can still be moved to customize the curve.
Editing happens directly on the curve: a click and swipe across the gain slider field draws the EQ shape, and filters can be added or removed. Solo output for one or more bands helps locate problem frequencies, and an output level Auto button compensates level changes introduced by the EQ. Two stored settings can be toggled with the Compare button. The Match EQ feature analyzes a reference track and matches the tone of another, or blends two tracks, and a favorite song fed into an individual track can morph its tone toward the reference.
Key features
- 26 critical-band filters. Filters are distributed along the Mel spectrum, and each band addresses a different part of the inner ear, so any combination of settings can be built from them.
- Linear-phase FIR shapes. Each band uses a finite impulse response filter, which the developer describes as keeping the total response flat when bands are left flat and limiting pre-echo.
- Curve drawing. A click and swipe across the gain slider field draws the EQ curve directly, and the curve can then be toggled on or off.
- Solo and output Auto. Solo output for one or more bands helps find problem frequencies, while the output level Auto button compensates level changes introduced by the EQ.
- Match EQ. Match EQ matches the tone of one track to another, blends two tracks, or morphs a track toward a reference, which can help fit a master to a tone reference.
Compatibility
EQuivocate is available as VST3, VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS (64-bit), with native Apple Silicon support listed, a minimum of macOS 10.9 and Windows 8.
Plugins similar to EQuivocate
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQuivocate | Newfangled Audio | EQ | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €98.18 |
| FabFilter Pro-Q 4 | FabFilter | EQ | VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €167.59 |
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Price and availability
EQuivocate was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €98.18. A free trial is offered. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
EQuivocate FAQ
Is there a working serial key or keygen for EQuivocate?
A working serial is the string most often typed in queries pairing the name with keygen and serial key, but the plugin itself uses iLok activation.