Audio Brewers’ ab EQ X takes a fundamentally different approach to equalization by working directly in the Ambisonic domain rather than processing standard stereo channels. This means it treats the immersive soundfield as three-dimensional space, offering independent control over the LEFT, RIGHT, and FRONT axes. Each of these three dimensional poles gets its own complete 10-band EQ section, with band types including High Pass, Low Pass, High Shelf, Low Shelf, Notch, and Bell. For spatial audio producers mixing in formats like Dolby Atmos on iPad, this allows surgical correction of room anomalies or creative sculpting of the soundfield—for example, taming harshness only from the front while maintaining brightness in the sides.
The plugin runs as a standalone app and AUv3 on iPhone and iPad, requiring iOS 12.0 or later, and integrates seamlessly into hosts like AUM or Logic Pro for iPad for immersive mixing workflows. With a compact 12.3 MB footprint, it loads quickly even on older devices. The inclusion of a DRY/WET MIX control per dimensional pole enables parallel processing, letting producers blend processed and unprocessed Ambisonic signals for more transparent results. This is particularly useful when applying aggressive EQ to specific spatial regions without compromising the overall soundfield integrity.
For mobile music producers venturing into spatial audio, ab EQ X fills a specialized niche not covered by standard stereo EQs. While the interface is currently text-based without visual frequency analyzers, the focus remains on precision and workflow efficiency. As a new release with no ratings yet, early adopters will appreciate its forward-thinking architecture for the growing field of iPad-based spatial audio production. The app does not collect any user data, aligning with privacy-conscious development.
Key features include:
- 10 bands per dimensional pole (LEFT, RIGHT, FRONT)
- Band types: High Pass, Low Pass, High Shelf, Low Shelf, Notch, Bell
- Independent Dry/Wet mix control for each pole
- Native Ambisonics processing under the hood
- AUv3 and standalone compatibility on iPhone and iPad
- Ultra-lightweight: 12.3 MB, iOS 12.0+
App price: $5.99
In-app purchases: None
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