VEQ-1A from Antelope Audio is a two-band equalizer modeled on a classic hardware EQ, offering simultaneous boost and cut at the same frequency with an adjustable bandwidth knob.
VEQ-1A at a glance
| Developer | Antelope Audio |
|---|---|
| Type | Effects / EQ |
| Operating systems | Windows, macOS |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €98.18 |
What VEQ-1A does
The developer describes the VEQ-1A as a two-band EQ that has been a studio staple for over 60 years, with a low shelving section and a broad-bandwidth mid-peak control. Its signature pairing of massive bass and airy high end comes from the simultaneous boost and cut of selected frequencies, sometimes called the Pultec EQ trick. The plugin is available for Windows and macOS, and a crack, keygen or serial key is the string most often typed alongside the VEQ-1A name in searches.
The original unit was manufactured from 1961 until 1971 in a 3U design, later replaced by a smaller 2U unit with a silver faceplate, and the developer states the second revision was essentially identical.
Key features
- Simultaneous boost and cut. Selected frequencies can be boosted and cut at the same time, which the developer describes as the basis of the unit’s low and high end character.
- Low shelving and mid-peak. The unit offers low shelving together with a broad-bandwidth mid-peak control.
- Bandwidth adjustment. A bandwidth knob adjusts the width of the mid-peak control.
- Modeled on the original. The developer states the design was researched and recreated from the original unit, with no detail missing.
Plugins similar to VEQ-1A
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEQ-1A | Antelope Audio | EQ | Windows, macOS | €98.18 | |
| VEQ-1P | Black Rooster Audio | EQ | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €38.68 |
| VEQ-5 | Black Rooster Audio | EQ | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €28.76 |
| LANG PEQ-2 | Heritage Audio | EQ | VST3, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €73.63 (regular €98.18) |
| Pulsatec | D16 Group | EQ | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €88.26 |
Price and availability
VEQ-1A was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €98.18. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
VEQ-1A FAQ
Is there a working serial key or keygen for VEQ-1A?
A working serial and keygen are the terms most often typed with the VEQ-1A name in searches.
Is VEQ-1A available as a torrent or magnet link?
Release listings for VEQ-1A are commonly shared as torrent and magnet link files.