entropy:EQ+ — Free Download

Purpose

entropy:EQ+ is a smart equalizer designed to simplify editing of impact noises from drums, guitars, and plucked instruments. It detects distinct sound components in an audio track, allowing you to isolate individual drums within a set or percussion group. This makes it possible to refine specific elements like a rim click or a tom solo without affecting the rest of the mix.

The plug-in introduces a new dimension of post-production creativity by separating harmonic and noise components. You can adjust these freely within seconds, offering a fresh approach to EQing that goes beyond traditional frequency manipulation. It is particularly useful for shaping the attack of percussive sounds with surgical precision.

Key Capabilities

The plug-in provides frequency-selective control over transients and tonal balance, letting you manipulate the sound anatomy of a recording with precision. Its algorithm recognizes even the slightest attack sound, enabling you to isolate and adjust specific frequency ranges independently. This is useful for refining the character of drums, guitars, and other plucked instruments.

For speech, entropy:EQ+ improves intelligibility by amplifying noisy consonant sounds. It accentuates the inharmonic components of speech, making every word stand out clearly, whether from a TV report or a whispered vocal in a song. This ensures clear articulation across any language, aiding in both dialogue and music production.

Workflow

The workflow begins with the plug-in analyzing the audio track to detect its different sound components—tonal and noise. You can then isolate specific elements, such as a single drum within a kit, by targeting the frequency ranges where that sound resides. This allows for independent manipulation of those ranges, simplifying tasks like enhancing a rim click or balancing toms.

For transient design, entropy:EQ+ offers controls to either tone down or amp up the rhythmic attack of string instruments. This is handy when a recording’s groove depends on plectrum sounds or plucking, or when those noises detract from the harmonic quality. Adjustments are made in real time, allowing for quick experimentation.

Practical Applications

In music production, entropy:EQ+ excels at shaping the attack of drums and percussion, letting you refine individual elements within a mix. For guitar recordings, it can enhance or reduce the strumming noise to suit the desired groove. It also aids in post-production for film or broadcast, ensuring dialogue remains clear and intelligible.

The plug-in is also suited for creative sound design, where you can manipulate the noise components of any audio to create unique textures. By separating harmonic and inharmonic parts, you gain new control over the timbre of instruments. This makes it a valuable tool for engineers and producers seeking to add clarity or character to their mixes.

Key features

• Frequency-selective transients and tonal balance
• Isolates single drums within a set or group
• Recognizes subtle attack sounds
• Improves speech intelligibility via consonant amplification
• Accentuates inharmonic components of speech
• Controls attack for percussion and plucked instruments
• Separates harmonic and noise components

Best for

Best for mixing engineers and producers who need precise control over drum attacks, guitar strumming, or speech clarity. It is ideal for refining individual percussive elements in a mix or enhancing dialogue intelligibility in post-production, offering a unique EQing approach for both music and audio-for-visual workflows.