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Vintage-inspired tonal character

Emulates the musical warmth and depth of classic passive equalizers, adding rich, analog-style coloration to your mix.

Vintage-inspired tonal character

Emulates the musical warmth and depth of classic passive equalizers, adding rich, analog-style coloration to your mix.

Creative lower band sculpting

Enables simultaneous boost and attenuation within the same frequency band - perfect for shaping impactful low-end.

Creative lower band sculpting

Enables simultaneous boost and attenuation within the same frequency band - perfect for shaping impactful low-end.

Real-time visual feedback

Features an integrated spectrum analyzer for accurate monitoring of frequency response before and after EQ adjustments.

Real-time visual feedback

Features an integrated spectrum analyzer for accurate monitoring of frequency response before and after EQ adjustments.

Get under the hood

Pulsatec is a modern equalizer plugin designed to capture the essence of vintage passive EQs.

Offering a warm, musical tone that enhances the character of any audio source. Its design allows for simultaneous boosting and attenuation of the same frequency range, enabling unique tonal shaping techniques that have been cherished by audio professionals for decades.
The plugin provides intuitive controls for low and high-frequency bands, each with selectable frequencies and adjustable bandwidth. This flexibility ensures precise sculpting of the audio spectrum, whether you're aiming to add punch to the low end or clarity to the highs. The ability to fine-tune these parameters makes Pulsatec a versatile tool for both mixing and mastering applications.

Factory content

The included presets are designed to help you get started quickly and effortlessly.

Independent Boost and Attenuation controls for lower band

Create punchy low-end resonance using classic techniques based on simultaneous cut and boost within the same range.

Mid frequencies control

Includes two bands dedicated to mid-frequency control for improved sound customization.

High frequency control

In conjunction with the higher mid band, add brilliance or air while taming harshness and sibilance with surgical control.

Quick bypass

Instantly toggle processing to hear the effect's impact

Factory content

The included presets are designed to help you get started quickly and effortlessly.


Independent Boost and Attenuation controls for lower band

Create punchy low-end resonance using classic techniques based on simultaneous cut and boost within the same range.


Mid frequencies control

Includes two bands dedicated to mid-frequency control for improved sound customization.


High frequency control

In conjunction with the higher mid band, add brilliance or air while taming harshness and sibilance with surgical control.


Quick bypass

Instantly toggle processing to hear the effect's impact

 

Complementing its sonic capabilities, Pulsatec features a built-in, retractable Real-Time Analyzer (RTA)

It offers immediate visual feedback on frequency response changes. This integration facilitates informed decision-making during the mixing process, allowing users to see the impact of their adjustments in real-time.

Dual Spectrum Display with EQ curve overlay

Compare input and output signal curves in real time. Plus view the target equalization curve overlaid on the spectrum for better visual reference and control

Adjustable Resolution

Customize display detail for different monitoring needs.

Mouse over hints

Mouse over the display to see exact frequency and amplitude values for the selected point.

Dual Spectrum Display with EQ curve overlay

Compare input and output signal curves in real time. Plus view the target equalization curve overlaid on the spectrum for better visual reference and control


Adjustable Resolution

Customize display detail for different monitoring needs.


Mouse over hints

Mouse over the display to see exact frequency and amplitude values for the selected point.

 

And more ...

Passive EQ emulation

Faithfully reproduces the tone and character of legendary EQs from the past.

Screen fit

Several UI sizes and HiDPI support for better screen fit

MIDI Learn

MIDI Learn for easy controller assignment

Media

Video clips

Sound examples

d16group ยท Pulsatec demos
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Downloads

System requirements

Windows PC

OS version
Windows 7 or newer
CPU
Intel x86 / AMD x86
Software
VST2 / VST3 / AAX compatible host application (32bit or 64bit)
Sample rate
≥ 44.1 kHz

Apple Mac

OS version
Mac OS X 10.13 to macOS 15
CPU
Intel x86 / Apple Silicon
Software
VST2 / VST3 / AU / AAX compatible host application (64bit only!)
Sample rate
≥ 44.1 kHz
(*) Hardware requirements / recommendations are based on estimates performed on available computers at D16 Group HQ, and therefore cannot cover all possible configurations available on the market. CPU usage may vary widely depending on the manner in which the product is used. Factors that may contribute to variance in CPU usage include particular patch and its complexity, the global quality setting, project sample rate. In order to form a better understanding of how a plug-in will behave within your current setup, we highly recommend downloading the demo and giving it a try.

Document containing system requirements for entire D16 Group plug-in line-up you can download from here Compatibility Chart

Note

This product is not a standalone program so you need a host application to use it.