SantaCruzEQ6 from MAAT is an equalizer plugin that bundles six equalizer architectures, each with its own filter behavior, into one package.
SantaCruzEQ6 at a glance
| Developer | MAAT |
|---|---|
| Type | Effects / EQ |
| Formats | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows 7 or later, macOS 10.9 or later |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Hosts named by the developer | Pro Tools |
| Free trial | Available |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €168.54 |
What SantaCruzEQ6 does
The plugin gathers classic analogue equalizer designs in a single instrument. Six sections are available in total: four of them carry freely assignable parametric filter variants, including bell and multi-order types, while the outer sections, first and last, offer multi-order high and low shelf filters along with multi-order high and low cut. The developer lists ten serial and two parallel configurations among its equalizer types, and each architecture comes with its own Q characteristic: classic, constant Q, proportional and the special Q setting the developer names.
Internals run at 80-bit double precision, the sample rate can go up to 384 kHz, and the center frequency extends up to 80 kHz for ultrasonic correction. Bell filters across all types are normalized to look identically at +6.02 dB gain.
Several instances can be opened at the same time, each with a different architecture. A band grouping function alters frequency, Q and gain across several sections at once, an f-lock keeps a resonant frequency fixed while Q and gain are changed, and a sort button rearranges sections from low to high frequency with one click. True Peak metering flags overs. The frequency response graph is resizable and zoomable, and parameters can be edited through numerical fields. Presets provide quick setup and comparison.
Key features
- Six sections and filter variants. Six sections are available in total, four with freely assignable parametric filter variants and two outer sections for multi-order shelf and cut filters.
- Q characteristics. Bell filters can be set to classic, constant Q, proportional or the special Q setting the developer names, and shelving and cut slopes are adjustable.
- Overlapped cut filters. Multiple low cut and high cut filters can be overlapped to reach brickwall slopes.
- Band grouping and f-lock. Band grouping changes frequency, Q and gain across several sections together, while f-lock holds a resonant frequency so Q and gain can be adjusted around it.
- Repack, .rar and .iso builds. Repack builds of the Windows and macOS versions appear as .rar and .iso archives, and the VST3 and AAX crack builds are what people usually request.
Compatibility
It comes as VST3, VST2, AU and AAX for Windows 7 and later and for macOS 10.9 and later, in 64-bit builds. Pro Tools is the host named by the developer.
Who it is for
Mix and mastering engineers who want several equalizer architectures in one plugin, and sound designers who work with overlapped cut filters or high sample rates.
SantaCruzEQ6 compared with similar plugins
LANG PEQ-2 from Heritage Audio is an effects equalizer available as VST3, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS. H-EQ Hybrid Equalizer from Waves is an effects equalizer available as VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS. The two differ in developer and in the format set they cover.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SantaCruzEQ6 | MAAT | EQ | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €168.54 |
| LANG PEQ-2 | Heritage Audio | EQ | VST3, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €73.63 (regular €98.18) |
| H-EQ Hybrid Equalizer | Waves | EQ | VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €37.69 (regular €142.80) |
| Linear Phase Equalizer | IK Multimedia | EQ | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €59.49 |
| Blackboard EQ | CalPochi | EQ | VST3, AU | Windows, macOS | €78.34 |
Price and availability
SantaCruzEQ6 was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €168.54. A free trial is offered. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
SantaCruzEQ6 FAQ
Where can I download SantaCruzEQ6 crack for free?
The release is circulated as a win/mac crack and a repack, and the macOS build is packed as a .dmg crack alongside .rar and .iso files.
Is there a working serial key or keygen for SantaCruzEQ6?
Queries pair the name with keygen, serial key and activation code, and a working serial is the string most often typed with the release.
Is SantaCruzEQ6 available as a torrent or magnet link?
The Windows and macOS releases are distributed as torrent and magnet link files, and the repack is packed as .rar and .iso.
Is a trial of SantaCruzEQ6 available?
Yes, a trial is available from the developer.