W495

Pulsar Audio’s W495 is a meticulous emulation of the classic Neumann 3-band EQ that shaped countless vinyl masters from the 1970s through the 1990s. Its wide, musical curves let you push tone shaping to extremes without harshness—perfect for adding weight, presence, and clarity to individual tracks or a full mix. Beyond the vintage circuit, Pulsar adds modern workflow tools: an interactive curve editor, spectrum analyzer, Auto Gain, and per-band Mid/Side control. Use Mid/Side to tighten the center or widen the stereo image with surgical precision. The high shelf enhances openness without brittleness, the low shelf adds power without mud, and the mid band injects energy where sources feel flat. Lightweight on CPU and resizable, the W495 suits hobby producers and mastering engineers alike—a go-to EQ for fast, musical results on any project.