SSL Native X-EQ 2 is a 24-band parametric equalizer from Solid State Logic with 17 EQ types and anti-cramping processing.
SSL Native X-EQ 2 at a glance
| Developer | Solid State Logic |
|---|---|
| Type | Effects / EQ |
| Formats | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows 10 or later, macOS 11 or later |
| Apple Silicon | Native |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Copy protection | iLok |
| RAM | 4 GB or more |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €14.88 (regular €152.32) |
What SSL Native X-EQ 2 does
Each of the 24 bands can be switched between bell, shelf, low-pass and high-pass filter types, and the plugin offers 17 classic and modern EQ curves in total. Its anti-cramping algorithms, which the developer says are built on SSL’s proprietary design, aim to keep high-frequency detail that digital EQ can lose. Mid-side and independent left/right processing are available, along with band soloing for locating trouble frequencies and a real-time frequency analyzer.
Key features
- 24-band parametric EQ. The equalizer has 24 fully parametric bands, each with its own frequency, gain and filter type settings.
- 17 EQ types. The developer lists 17 EQ types and filter shapes, covering classic and modern curves across the band set.
- Anti-cramping processing. SSL’s anti-cramping algorithms are intended to preserve high-frequency information that digital EQ can compress near Nyquist.
- Mid-side and left/right processing. Each band can process mid and side signals or left and right channels independently.
- Band soloing and analysis. Individual bands can be soloed to pinpoint problem frequencies, and a real-time visual analyzer shows the spectrum as it changes.
- Parallel mode and spatial options. A classic X-EQ Parallel mode is kept, and new spatial processing options were added in this version.
SSL Native X-EQ 2 compared with similar plugins
Oxford EQ from Sonnox is listed as a VST3, AU and AAX effect for Windows and macOS, and FabFilter Pro-Q 4 as a VST2, AU and AAX effect for the same systems. Both are EQ effects, so the difference is in the format set and the developer rather than the category.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SSL Native X-EQ 2 | Solid State Logic | EQ | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €14.88 (regular €152.32) |
| Oxford EQ | Sonnox | EQ | VST3, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €286.59 |
| FabFilter Pro-Q 4 | FabFilter | EQ | VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €167.59 |
| Equalize | Acon Digital | EQ | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €6.89 (regular €98.18) |
| Pulsar 8200 | Pulsar Audio | EQ | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €78.34 (regular €147.76) |
Price and availability
SSL Native X-EQ 2 was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €14.88, reduced from €152.32. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
SSL Native X-EQ 2 FAQ
Is there a working serial key or keygen for SSL X-EQ 2?
A working serial or keygen is the string most often typed in searches, and the iLok emulator is named alongside it because activation uses iLok.