Pultec Passive EQ Collection is a set of passive equalizer emulations from Universal Audio, modeled on the EQP-1A, MEQ-5 and HLF-3C units, that ships as VST3, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS.
Pultec Passive EQ Collection at a glance
| Developer | Universal Audio |
|---|---|
| Type | Effects / EQ |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows 10 or later, macOS |
| Apple Silicon | Native |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Copy protection | iLok |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €40.66 (regular €147.76) |
What Pultec Passive EQ Collection does
The collection puts three EQ designs into one plugin set: the EQP-1A for low end, the MEQ-5 for the midrange and the HLF-3C for filtering. Each one is built as an emulation of its vintage counterpart, and the developer notes that the set works with any audio interface, including UAD Native Apollo Realtime and UAD-2 versions.
The EQP-1A is used for broad low-end moves on bass, synth bass and kick drums, while the MEQ-5 targets the midrange of vocals, guitars and keys. The HLF-3C has two controls and can give retro, lo-fi effects or reduce unwanted frequencies. Pultec Passive EQ Collection circulates as a .rar and .iso release, and the Windows build turns up as x64 crack and x86 crack on torrent and magnet link pages, while the macOS build is listed as a .dmg crack and an AU crack, and a working serial key or keygen is the string most often typed next to the name.
Key features
- EQP-1A low-end section. The EQP-1A emulation is aimed at broadstroke low-end EQ moves on bass guitar, synth bass and kick drums.
- MEQ-5 midrange section. The MEQ-5 emulation adds depth and vibrancy to the power region of vocals, guitars and keys.
- HLF-3C filter section. The HLF-3C has two controls for retro and lo-fi filter effects and for reducing unwanted frequencies.
- Interface-independent use. The set can be used with any audio interface, and the developer lists both UAD Native Apollo Realtime and UAD-2 versions.
Compatibility
Formats are VST3, AU and AAX for Windows 10 and macOS (64-bit), with native Apple Silicon support listed.
Pultec Passive EQ Collection compared with similar plugins
Passive-Active Pack from Softube is also an EQ collection, offered as VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and RTAS for Windows and macOS. Pulsar 8200 from Pulsar Audio is an EQ offered as VST3, VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pultec Passive EQ Collection | Universal Audio | EQ | VST3, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €40.66 (regular €147.76) |
| MP-EQ | Pulsar Audio | EQ | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €78.34 (regular €147.76) |
| Passive-Active Pack | Softube | EQ | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €147.76 |
| Pulsar 8200 | Pulsar Audio | EQ | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €78.34 (regular €147.76) |
| Equalizer | Wavesfactory | EQ | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €98.18 |
Price and availability
Pultec Passive EQ Collection was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €40.66, reduced from €147.76. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
Pultec Passive EQ Collection FAQ
Is there a working serial key or keygen for Pultec Passive EQ Collection?
The serial key and keygen searches are attached to the release, which circulates as a repack with the crack and patch files named in the card.
Does Pultec Passive EQ Collection run on Apple Silicon Macs?
Yes. The developer lists native Apple Silicon support, and the plugin runs on macOS in 64-bit builds.
Is Pultec Passive EQ Collection available as a torrent or magnet link?
The release is distributed as a torrent and magnet link, packed as .rar and .iso.