Drawmer MQ-1
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Drawmer
MQ-1
Product Info
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The Drawmer MQ-1 is a fantastic choice if you're chasing that warm, vintage Motown sound. It's a real character EQ—not a surgical tool—and the 'CRUSH' function adds a lovely bit of grit. Producers and engineers looking for a quick dose of classic vibe will find it incredibly useful.
Product Description
- Drawmer MQ-1
- 500 Series Module
- 7-band vintage equaliser with proportional Q-curves
- Inspired by the Motown EQ of the 1960s
- ‘CRUSH’ function for harmonic saturation
- Stepless boost or cut by ±10 dB
- Hardwired bypass
- EQ Frequencies: 50 Hz
- 130 Hz
- 320 Hz
- 800 Hz
- 000 Hz
- 000 Hz
- 500 Hz
- +/- 10 dB Gain
- Input impedance: 20 kOhm
- Max. input level: +21 dB
- Frequency range: 20 - 20.000 Hz +/- 0.5 dB
- Dimensions: 1 x 500 series slot
- Weight: 0.38 kg
PROS
- • Excellent recreation of classic Motown EQ character and warmth.
- • The 'CRUSH' function adds subtle, usable harmonic richness.
- • Proportional Q offers musical, dynamic frequency shaping.
- • Solid 500 series construction with dependable, quiet operation.
CONS
- • Frequency selection is fixed, limiting versatility for modern mixing.
- • ±10dB range might be insufficient for extreme corrective EQ tasks.
- • The stepped controls can feel less precise than fully continuous designs.
Product Video
Key Features
Module Type
7-Band Vintage Equalizer
Channels
Stereo
Controls
7 Frequency Controls, Gain, CRUSH
Compatible Format
500 Series
Weight
0.38 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a more subtle, integrated harmonic enhancement – less aggressive than many saturation plugins, adding warmth rather than overt distortion.
While the 50Hz band is helpful, the limited gain range makes significant bass correction challenging; it's better suited for shaping and adding character.
It dynamically adjusts the Q-factor based on gain settings, preventing harsh resonances and creating a more musical, responsive EQ curve.
