The Vintage Pultec EQP-1A In Action

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The original Pultec EQP-1A one of the rarest and most sought after equalisers in music production. This week we play with a real vintage one. Find out more about our Mixing & Mastering services on www.doctormix.com/
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@Bunker409Shop 6 жыл бұрын

:O Woooooowwwwww The in switch can easily be called the "switch of life".

@bariloche1988 5 жыл бұрын

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@undergroundmoe 4 жыл бұрын

@@bariloche1988 the plugin is incomparable

@rogercabo5545 3 жыл бұрын

@@bariloche1988 the original Pultec makes sometimes ..Pfuuuhhh.. is this the magic all talking about?

@bariloche1988 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha a good one

@OriginalRaveParty 6 жыл бұрын

Probably the most musical EQ ever created. Incredible on almost any sound, especially drums, bass and vocals.

@chrisridenhour 6 жыл бұрын

People who have a passion for this are worth their weight in gold to have around a studio

@funkality 4 жыл бұрын

Amen! I want to know if the reissue is for real and it seems like nobody has a clue. Everybody is software only these days it seems.

@danielbelik 2 жыл бұрын

@@funkality yes, it's called Warm audio

@nucentury08 2 жыл бұрын

@@funkality Yes Warm Audio EQP WA 😎

@moskva-kassiopeya 6 жыл бұрын

You can literally put anything through this box and it will sound like heaven

@ANSWERTHECALLOFJESUSCHRIST 3 жыл бұрын

I like that it affects the sounds, but remains sounding natural. It doesn't make things sound equalized, but improved!

@petermazur2520 Жыл бұрын

this is the reason we all love it

@nocuh 6 жыл бұрын

This circuit is one of the few pieces of kit to fully live up to its hype; truly worthy of every superlative used to describe it for the six decades it's been around, providing those smooth curves

@DIY-valvular 5 жыл бұрын

The vacuum tube technology is deceivingly simple, but the engineers of that time made miracles with just a couple of tubes and a sliding rule. Wonderful!

@SupeBeatz 5 жыл бұрын

This EQ does something depth wise that I can't quite put my finger on. I've been googling the components in this unit.

@snoolee7950 10 ай бұрын

@@SupeBeatz mil-spec build, not an ounce of juice escapes. that's the problem with all of the mass produced new synths, thin build. surface mount chips, tiny traces, sound terrible. made for profit, not for greatness.

@kmilamv 4 жыл бұрын

The excitement with you describe each equipment in this channel is absolutely contagious :)

@donkeyfacekilla1 6 жыл бұрын

Wow this thing is unbelievable! Those drums came ALIVE

@aarona.dubzperson8245 6 жыл бұрын

donkeyfacekilla1 Yeah!

@bariloche1988 5 жыл бұрын

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@scmstr 10 ай бұрын

I would just like to say that you absolutely rabbit holed me. I think a year or two ago I was learning to appreciate people playing old real analog Wurlitzers, stumbled on you playing some bits, and now I'm learning all about (drooling over) industry-standard and legendary analog hardware so that I can understand my recent UAD purchases better. YOU DID THIS.

@jaybeetdown 5 жыл бұрын

Man, I love this dude! He makes me more happy!!!

@lyricsronen Ай бұрын

Wow the way it boosted the bass on the synth was insane!! sounds so good

@karlomihaljevic9708 6 жыл бұрын

Wow what depth and dimension it brings in a very natural way :) :) It just puts a smile on a face how incredible it is ! :) Great video ! Thanks

@RapperBC Жыл бұрын

Pultecs truly are ludicrously awesome.

@gorillachilla 4 жыл бұрын

this and Fairchild is the holy grail for music

@blueslsd 3 жыл бұрын

Oh yes and mostly all you'll need.

@brianmclendon1647 5 жыл бұрын

Great demo, thanks for posting & congrats on getting a hold of such a rad vintage EQ. Hard to believe that in the late 80’s & in the 90’s when digital was new & all the rage studios were literally using Pultec EQ’s as door stops, which literally just sounds crazy based on how we revere these things now. I wish I could go back in time & pick up 10 of them along with a few LA2A’s, 1176’s, LA3A’s & some Neve channels because I will never be able to justify the prices these things go for now without winning the lottery.

@MrRoskoPeko 5 жыл бұрын

😍 King of the EQ’s. Pultec EQ is always so natural and nourishing to any source.

@marcusherbold993 3 жыл бұрын

This is one of the most amazing displays of what the pultec actually does to the sound. Nicely done

@DJKawonOfficial 6 жыл бұрын

its like honey to my ears

@Basementalchemymusic 5 жыл бұрын

I'm no doctor but I don't think honey is good for your ears...

@ninobangz Жыл бұрын

Absolutely spectacular!

@dzezydzerk 6 жыл бұрын

no questions... one of the gear that REALLY change the sound , great video!

@dk101likeu Жыл бұрын

Everything sounds better with a Pultec...The Doctor is in!!

@greghernandez7181 2 жыл бұрын

This truly is a terrific demonstration of the Pultec EQP-1A. Thanks.

@lfomelody756 6 жыл бұрын

This thing is really a treasure!!! Worth every penny!!!

@thenorthamericanphonograph1039 4 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite EQs, I used it with an original LA-1 Teletronix. This was used on most classic recordings (classical, pop etc) in the 1950s and 1960s.

@elchino19877 6 жыл бұрын

I´m in love with it at this point!

@db66ful 6 жыл бұрын

amazing quality & warm

@songee9548 5 жыл бұрын

I can watch you do this the whole day

@chazzhill-hayr6281 6 жыл бұрын

I wish I could use a Pultec on my life!

@thebrandonbeatty 6 жыл бұрын

It just sounds so juicy when you hit the right frequency. How could anyone ever get by without one?

@funkality 4 жыл бұрын

I know I’m trying to find out if the pulse technology reissue is the real deal.

@tobiasjone 3 жыл бұрын

@@funkality it really is, it’s amazing. The tone is so subtle and sweet. Side by side with the DW Fearn VT5, it sounds a bit more natural... but lacking the additional frequencies and the mid cut. I love both of them, but the Pulse is my favourite.

@lewisknudsen1 5 жыл бұрын

This is one of the most enjoyable videos on youtube

@MELOPSMUSIC 5 жыл бұрын

This hardware is alive !!!

@Aldorelaxingguitar 4 жыл бұрын

Your videos rock by the way, amazing gear and makes sense why this unit is held in high regard and respect ✊

@EmpiraMusic 4 жыл бұрын

It would be nice comparing with same volumes, because the eq increase the volume so it tends to sound better

@vaiman7777 4 жыл бұрын

Not true. The EQP-1A a no-loss passive equalizer. The signal level remains the same regardless of whether EQ is switched in or out. Engineers have found that audio can be enhanced simply by passing the signal through the Pultec, with the EQ switched out.

@simonmelendez3019 4 жыл бұрын

@@vaiman7777 just use your ears. the signal is increased by the gain level adjusted by each band. Empira music is right. A correct comparison would use the same signal level.

@vaiman7777 4 жыл бұрын

@@simonmelendez3019 Ok, you argue with science then. Bye

@jamalcole1985 4 жыл бұрын

@@vaiman7777 27

@vaiman7777 4 жыл бұрын

@@jamalcole1985 Ah well, that's actual science beat...

@nandoblondemobydick5438 5 жыл бұрын

I love the high mids circuit, i never was unable to image that high mids could sound so good, the lower frecuency are nice at 100 Hz, saturation is killer very great, a dream for Bassist hahaha in the rack

@tekvax01 6 жыл бұрын

unbelievably clean!!!

@EmpiraMusic 4 жыл бұрын

I always use it in my mastering process, love how it sounds !

@richardthelionheart01 Жыл бұрын

You mean, 'them'? Or do you use a single mono EQ when Mastering?

@AgustinDavidF 5 жыл бұрын

So, sooooooo great!!!

@GTaquarian 4 жыл бұрын

2:23 - My brotha! That look and that applause says it all! Not a lot of people can get that excited about a blue box... you made my day. Thank you for taking the time to demo the wonder and influence that little magic box has made throughout music history. That’s just incredible... (By the way, I had the SAME look on my face at 2:23... applause and all!)

@jthunderbass1 6 жыл бұрын

I put up with enough of the video!!!! I watched most of it!!!! I'm now gonna find the schematics! I am gonnna build my own!!!!!!!!! KILLER! Its the best EQ I have ever used, in a plugin format!!!!

@Citracid 6 жыл бұрын

Wow beautiful eq, sound great on everything you put in, very impressive!

@GraeneyMac 3 жыл бұрын

Very grateful. Thank you.

@TeleCustom72 3 жыл бұрын

I've got plugins of this EQ that are nice, but this original hardware item is just a whole other level. This is exactly WHY this unit is legendary. It makes everything better quickly and easily with zero fuss. I love how you can set the EQ with no boost or cut, and you still get a subtle bump at the frequency you've set the low and highs to.

@directed6924 3 жыл бұрын

Before this I watched your API 5500 and Chandler Curve Bender videos. Pultec is just on another level. Incredible sound.

@Nirossen 5 жыл бұрын

So much brighter sounding!

@jpaul2559 5 жыл бұрын

wooooa! a real dinauzore, but these device had a velvety sound. I am from that time, we used on AM radio. I understand your emotion. The real sound of the analog. Thank you doc.

@Meteotrance 2 ай бұрын

It was primary made for radio broadcast, but having this as a steem enhancer or a bus mastering device reveal all the best frequencie of a mix, it add presence and smoothness to the mid EQ and soft all harshness from an excess of High frequencie EQ.

@iacopofalsetti7853 6 жыл бұрын

SO AMAZING! I want it!

@Briansongman Жыл бұрын

Man…you are inspiring. Thank you for your passion. I’m subscribed

@richardharmon9596 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely Amazing !!!!

@bb-of3qz 6 жыл бұрын

Have the Pultec EQP-500A, it sounds really good but those gigantic transformers on that beast bring a bit more to the party. Thanks for sharing, would love to get a full size.

@trakrecord81 5 жыл бұрын

Jj Jones I’m considering getting the eqp 500x do you really feel good about your decision to get the 500a or would you have gotten the x or do you feel like none of them are worth it ?

@System.10 4 жыл бұрын

What an amazing sounding equaliser!

@discern7544 5 жыл бұрын

Love that sound so unique and satisfying.

@MakeMajor 6 жыл бұрын

really love your channel and what you're doing, cheers!

@moisesdeltoro7620 6 жыл бұрын

Amazing EQ 😍

@ZacKeefe 4 жыл бұрын

Pure demonstration, thanks for this video! This is my first time at your channel, definitely going to check out more. Peace

@jeromelester8 6 жыл бұрын

The most musical eq ever, with some punch and tightness also. It sounds very expensive.

@Doctormix 6 жыл бұрын

Isn't it? :-)

@OriginalRaveParty 6 жыл бұрын

Lol. I just wrote virtually the same comment, before I'd read any other people's comments. You beat me to it. It's just got such a rich sonic colouration.

@Geedygeedy 5 жыл бұрын

You must not have tried a Neve 1073.. I used to use a Pultec all the time until I put a Neve on it and heard a DRASTIC difference. Fuller, silky and more in your face.

@ExeDist 5 жыл бұрын

@@Geedygeedy this video is about the Pultec EQ, you are on the other hand are saying you should use the Neve 1073 instead of this Pultec unit even though the Neve 1073 is a microphone pre amp not a EQ! Sir what are you on about...trying to be smart when your comment is flawed. Go bother someone else

@Geedygeedy 5 жыл бұрын

@@ExeDist Ctfu!! Your not serious right? You think a neve 1073 isn't an eq? You must not know that the 1073 and 1081 ARE eqs with different frequency points. Just like the Pultec EQP-1 and MEQ-5 are pultec with different eq points. Please do you research before trying to make points that make no sense. 😂😂😂

@beewanteejunior6579 6 жыл бұрын

sounds amazing.

@Denver_Risley 2 жыл бұрын

I started looking into the EQP 1a just a few days ago. I think this thing is great for people like me who do not have well-trained ears. It's simple and super effective. I'm looking for a kit to build one for myself.

@NME_REK 4 ай бұрын

That’s nuts - I’m sold

@PoeticMusicRSG 5 жыл бұрын

Espectacular Pultec EQP-1A

@chrisirvin8558 6 жыл бұрын

That Pultec is instant gratification! Even if you over-EQ'd it would still sound good haha;-) Great job, Doctor Mix!

@_Woo 6 жыл бұрын

This EQ and the curve bender are mix changers

@briancase6180 3 жыл бұрын

One of the most important enhancements that the pultec EQs make to audio is the gentle analog saturation imparted by the tubes and the transformers. Running audio through a pultec with the controls set to zero is/was done in mastering just for the saturation. It imparts warmth (as everyone knows) but it also acts like very gentle and musical compression. That's partly what makes their sound so desirable. For a pretty good free emulation, get the analog obsession RARE plugin.

@pauldiaz4273 9 күн бұрын

Perfect sound on this eq 👍 👍

@wizyavitaananda9568 Жыл бұрын

This is great, thank you!

@chrismcdermott7766 3 жыл бұрын

good video!! they sound so musical even when over doing it, it's important to remember that just running through the circuitry with no eq sounds great too. I wish I had a better handle on boosting and attenuating simultaneously though...

@grawlixes 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful.

@sonicplayroompiano4302 5 жыл бұрын

I love your enthusiasm Claudio! Very inspirational, keep up the great demo videos. Id love to see you do some short, live track making videos e.g house style, or 80s synth pop, film music etc

@bigloxxito Жыл бұрын

wow it sound amazing !!!!

@paranorml 4 жыл бұрын

Working with the VST version this was insightful. I want the hardware now👌🏽

@smittyboy 5 жыл бұрын

I literally spit out my coffee at 2:20 LOL Nice!!! Nothing like the real thing.

@b-music9329 Жыл бұрын

The problem is that louder always appears to sound better, so it only makes sense to compare before-after at euqal levels. You could create a box that simply makes the signal a bit louder and sell it for a lot of money as sound improver ;-) But yeah, the EQP-1A indeed sounds great

@LongCaoOfficial Жыл бұрын

Yes. The processed sound is insanly louder ;)

@garyrandall3059 2 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial!!! Didn't realize the plug-in treasure that I have!!!

@wesleyhendricks153 3 жыл бұрын

This Eq just brings that realistic something to the sound. I suppose this is the best Eq ever.

@carlhart9604 4 жыл бұрын

Great demo, your a wild and crazy guy! 👍

@Biosynth 5 жыл бұрын

really great vid indeed. You rocks with synths but also with pro audio gear! Keep up :]

@JonnyLenin 2 жыл бұрын

I ffff*** love it

@whitelimo1580 3 жыл бұрын

I have no idea what’s happening or how I got here but I’m glad I did

@silentsounds818 3 жыл бұрын

Same

@aureliensooukian 6 жыл бұрын

Unbeatable!

@csjaugiedog 5 жыл бұрын

Like you said...It speaks for itself!!

@johnmartin5153 Жыл бұрын

fantastic!

@drzazgi666 3 жыл бұрын

Great demo man

@BlackenedNL 6 жыл бұрын

Lets just say, the greatest EQ ever made!

@bariloche1988 5 жыл бұрын

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@UnknownHumanoid 4 жыл бұрын

Not at all. Chandler Curve Bender is much better than this shit. It's ok, but because it's old doesn't mean it's the greatest.

@miscellaneous1276 4 жыл бұрын

@@UnknownHumanoid yes! This EQ is mostly for mastering. I mean its sometimes used for boosting either Bass or high only on kicks basses and highs in synths Keys and guitars. But the curve bender is used for cutting frequencies too and all.

@Madrrrrrrrrrrr 3 жыл бұрын

@@UnknownHumanoid If you feed it digital crap like the example of dr mix you get the same crap from the Chandler. My XL3 eq does and sounds the same. I guess you never really heard an EQ like this where it should be ... on a hot analog (tape) source. Then the Pultec and Chandler shine. I only use a very old plugin versions of the putlec on my pre master test chain so i get a post mastering idea. Also it depends very much on what type of sound you put them on. 90% of the music i produce, the pultec plug just sounds like my XL3 eq.

@freshproduce2170 3 жыл бұрын

Jesus christ.. the boldest and most questionable comment here

@jefdamen2977 4 жыл бұрын

The middle boost knob correlates to 7 step hi frequency selector at the bottom while the right ATTEN correlates to the 3 step hi freq selector on the right. It seems like the right boost and atten knobs work together but they work seperately.

@ronylemos4797 4 жыл бұрын

freakin awesome...it's magic...vintage magic..love it

@jamesdenney9653 6 жыл бұрын

When you crank up both the BOOST and ATTENUATION it kinda acts like a parametric compressor. Wicked cool.

@davidmendez6303 4 жыл бұрын

u have s new subscriber man. That Eq is pure magic

@kruffkurtis1759 5 жыл бұрын

Love the t-shirt!

@pedalscapes 3 жыл бұрын

Magic!

@ferabra8939 5 жыл бұрын

I just got the Warm Audio EQP, which by all accounts is pretty close. I plan to use it for tracking and mastering.

@jimpesh 6 жыл бұрын

The perfect smiley face every time.

@hayel2015 6 жыл бұрын

Amazing.

@davidclarkson3066 4 жыл бұрын

Even through crappy iphone speakers, the tone!! ...Allright already! 😭😋

@JCILORD 3 жыл бұрын

wow....amazing

@chrismarcyy 5 жыл бұрын

Bro, this might sound a lil random, but that watch is amazing! :O

@Vamusic702 6 жыл бұрын

this is just crazy... i wish i had one!!

@boysiswanto6316 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing 👍👍👍👍

@davedraves321 5 жыл бұрын

best thing is how it can make something pop in a mix. i run a return with an1176 and pultec. send anything i want to rock down the center of the mix. never fails.