Summary

Motown EQs by Nomad Factory are two 7-band passive equalizer plug-ins emulating the original Music Tone and Film Tone EQ hardware units used by Motown engineers in the 1970s. The plug-in merges the previously separate units into one modernized plugin with selectable frequency sets per band, providing classic warmth and character suited for genres like R&B, hip-hop, pop, and soul.

Features

• Two 7-band passive EQs combined into a single plug-in with option to select "Music" or "Film" frequency sets per band
• Faithful emulation of original 1970s Motown hardware equalizers used in classic productions
• Proportional Q design with fixed bandwidth depending on gain amount
• Gain adjustable per band from -8 dB to +8 dB
• Upgraded digital signal processing (DSP) and resizable user interface
• Supports VST, VST3, Audio Unit (AU), and AAX plug-in formats
• Compatible with macOS (Intel and Apple Silicon) and Windows (Intel/AMD 64-bit)
• Supports up to 3 computer authorizations and requires internet connection for licensing
• Can be used as two instances for a 14-band equalizer setup

Intended Users

Producers, mixing engineers, and sound designers seeking the authentic tonal character and warmth of vintage Motown hardware in a modern software format for contemporary music styles including R&B, hip-hop, pop, and soul.