Summary

DIAMOND COLOR EQ 4 is a signature equalizer developed in collaboration with Luca Pretolesi and Studio DMI, designed for professional recording, mixing, and mastering. It features four musical bands, precision cut filters, and an analog PRE stage powered by Acustica Audio's NOVA Hybrid Technology. The plugin is available in VST3, AAX, and AU formats for macOS and Windows.

Features

• Hybrid Analog Processing: Uses Acustica Audio’s NOVA Hybrid Technology to provide natural detail, depth, and saturation.
• Musical Bands: Four overlapping bands tuned for fast, confident tonal shaping across the frequency spectrum.
• Smooth Curves: Refined EQ responses for fluid automation and natural transitions in sound.
• Dual Views: Switch between a compact hardware-inspired control layout and an extended view with real-time spectrum feedback.
• Stereo Control: Process Left/Right, Mid, or Side with dedicated listening modes.
• Fine Precision: Utilize FOCUS X2 mode for detailed mastering and subtle mix-bus adjustments.

Design Philosophy

The EQ is not built on isolated frequency adjustments but on broad, overlapping curves that mimic the tonal relationships Luca Pretolesi aims for in mixing. This approach allows adjacent frequency areas to interact naturally, shaping the overall balance rather than treating frequencies individually. The result is a fast, musical tonal shaping tool suited for electronic music, mix buses, stems, and individual tracks.

Technical Information

• Supported plugin formats: VST3, AAX, AU
• Sample rates supported: 44.1, 48, 88.2, and 96 kHz
• Compatible with Windows 10 24H2, Windows 11 25H2, macOS 10.15 (Catalina) through 26 (Tahoe)
• Native Apple Silicon support (no Rosetta required)