Product Description

• An Accurate Emulation of a Time-Honoured 3-Bands EQ A Familiar Vintage Icon Neumann W495 EQs were used to master 90% of the vinyl records manufactured from the 1970s to the 1990s. But even after this golden age
• many mastering engineers still love this EQ. Why? The W495 has wide equalization curves that can be pushed to ridiculous levels while remaining musical. W495 offers easy tone shaping & character for individual tracks
• and elevates an entire mix with enhanced presence and depth. To take Pulsar W495 a step further
• Pulsar Audio added the functionality you’d expect from a modern plugin. You’ll find an on-screen curve editor
• Auto Gain
• Mid/Side selection per band
• comprehensive digital metering and more. From channel EQ to mastering EQ
• Pulsar W495 is an easy-to-use powerful tone shaper
• faithfully emulated from an iconic 3 band EQ. Musical & Easy to Use Speaking about workflow
• Pulsar w495 comes with a complete on-screen curve editor and spectrum analyzer to give you an accurate overview of your EQ changes. Mix by ear
• with the eyes
• or both
• the choice is yours. Pulsar w495 is a component-accurate model of the original unit. From the subtle band saturations to the sounding-unique output transformers
• every aspect of the original unit is preserved for the plugin version. The high-shelf band is widely recognized for its ability to enhance clarity without any harshness
• while the low-shift adds weight without sounding muddy. Where a source misses power
• the mid-band can be a go-to for enhancing energy. With Pulsar W495’s Mid/Side selectors for each band
• you have the option to run each as either mid-only or side-only. Remove energy from the mid bands
• Sides to focus energy on the center of the stereo image. Add a bass boost to centered low frequencies only with a low-shelf Mid boost. Enhance high-end for a sheeny stereo signal by pushing the transparent high-shelf in Sides only. With its clever utilization of modern CPUs
• Pulsar w495 ensures a lightweight footprint while delivering powerful audio algorithms. The resizable interface
• comprehensive metering to gain insight over your signal
• and wise choice of modern features make Pulsar W495 a go-to EQ. How Does It Sound? Mastering Don't think to hard
• just put it on your bus and listen. Versatile and musical
• the W495 is an easy-to-use mastering equalizer
• with just three bands to consider
• for faster mix balancing. It has the ability to broaden the whole sound stage without ever being too harsh
• even at extreme settings. Synth For electronic musicians
• synthesizers are often the main instruments in any production. However
• they can be dominating - and temperamental when it comes to finding the right spectral balance to fit them into the mix. Pulsar W495 lets you adjust this balance quickly and well
• with ridiculously low CPU consumption. Drums The W495's sound partially comes from its output transformer (a Haufe RK 756)
• which brings a subtle coloration to the lower end of the spectrum
• especially on dynamic sources like a drum buss. Pulsar W495 can easily add body to your bass drum
• enhance air to cymbals
• and aff color to your midrange (or soften it if the need arises). All in record time. Features Visual Curve Editing Controls in the curve editor correspond to the Gain
• Frequency and Q values of the hardware-style knobs below
• and give contrinuous selection of frequencies
• gains and filter widths. Keyboard modifiers make it quick to achieve the settings you need. Mid-Side processing Each band can be used on the entire stereo signal
• or switched into operating with a single focus: the Mid signal only
• to process mono
• central information; or the Side signal only
• to process stereo
• non-central information. Oversampling Some things can't be done with just bells and shelves. Pulsar Audio have added a complex 6-pole tilt filter to adjust the tonal balance of your whole mix in a natural and analog-style way with a single knob. Metering & Spectrum analyser Pulsar W495 gives you the convenience of digital insight
• with RMS
• Peak
• and Peak Hold metering for both channels. The spectrum analyzer can run in Fast or Slow modes for short- or medium-term spectrum visualization
• and can be set to Infinite mode for a long-term integrated reading. Shelf & Bell filters The control rack is organized into three main sections
• corresponding to the three different EQ bands (low-shelf filter
• parametric bell filter
• and high-shelf filter). For authenticity
• the controls can eb stepped to a restricted set of values. Auto-gain Compensate for the overall level change applied to the signal between entering and exiting the EQ. This function means you won't need to balance the signal after making changes
• and the output level will be reliably close to the input level. Presets from top-notch producers Pulsar Audio are fortunate to have the support and collaboration of countless talented engineers and producers. You can take full advantage of their expertise with presets that offer superb starting points for your mixing or mastering sessions. GUI With fast and effective keyboard modifiers
• you're never too far from where you want to be and the changes you want to make. The GUI can be focused to just rack or curve views
• and the whole interface can be resized freely between 67% and 200%. System Requirements Mac MacOS 10.9 and higher - Apple Silicon supported - 64bit only VST3 / AU / AAX PC Windows 7 SP1 / 8.1 / 10 - 64bit only VST3 / AAX Important - You need to have an account at ilok.com to be able to use Pulsar software. Please note: Pulsar is used as an example. Mac iLok Registration 1. Go to the iLok website and create a new account if you are not currently registered and do not have the iLok License Manager installed on your computer. Note: Skip to the 'Pulsar Software Installation' procedure if you are already an iLok registered user. 2. Download and install the iLok License Manager. Pulsar Software Installation 1. Download the .dmg file from within your Plugin Boutique User Account and open it > Double-click the .pkg file to begin the installation. 2. Click 'Continue'. 3. Click 'Continue'. 4. Click 'Agree'. 5. Click 'Install'. 6. Enter your computer Username and Password > Click 'Install Software'. 7. Click 'Close'. iLok Activation 1. Open the iLok License Manager > Click 'Sign In'. 2. Enter your iLok User ID and Password > Click 'Sign In'. 3. Click the redeem icon in the top right-hand corner of the iLok License Manager window. 4. Enter the Activation Code in of your Plugin Boutique User Account > Click 'Next'. 5. Select your account that you wish to redeem your product to > Click 'Redeem'. 6. Click 'Ok'. 7. Select your redeemed product > Click the tick icon in the top-right hand corner of the iLok License Manager. 8. Select your computer from the list of activation locations > Click 'Activate'. 9. Click 'Ok'. Your product is now activated and ready to use within your DAW. Windows iLok Registration 1. Go to the iLok website and create a new account if you are not currently registered and do not have the iLok License Manager installed on your computer. Note: Skip to the 'Pulsar Software Installation' procedure if you are already an iLok registered user. 2. Download and install the iLok License Manager. Pulsar Software Installation 1. Download the installer file from your Plugin Boutique User Account. 2. Double-click the .zip folder to reveal the installer file > Double-click the .exe installer file to begin the installation process. 3. Select 'I Accept the Agreement' > Click 'Next'. 4. Select the components you wish to install > Click 'Next'. (Note: Untick 'PACE iLok license support' if you already have it installed on your computer). 5. Click 'Next'. 6. Click 'Install'. 7. Click 'Finish'. iLok Activation 1. Open the iLok License Manager > Click 'Sign In'. 2. Enter your iLok User ID and Password > Click 'Sign In'. 3. Click the redeem icon in the top right-hand corner of the iLok License Manager window. 4. Enter the Activation Code in of your Plugin Boutique User Account > Click 'Next'. 5. Select your account that you wish to redeem your product to > Click 'Redeem'. 6. Click 'Ok'. 7. Select your redeemed product > Click the tick icon in the top-right hand corner of the iLok License Manager. 8. Select your computer from the list of activation locations > Click 'Activate'. 9. Click 'Ok'. Your product is now activated and ready to use within your DAW.

Additional Information

About the Pulsar Audio W495

The Pulsar Audio W495 combines traditional design with modern performance for EQ enthusiasts.

Why Choose the Pulsar Audio W495?

• •Authentic Pulsar Audio craftsmanship and design
• •Versatile sound suitable for multiple musical genres
• •Professional build quality and reliable performance
• •Part of Pulsar Audio's respected EQ lineup

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