Manley® Massive Passive EQ
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Ultra high-end tube EQ for mixing and mastering.
Officially licensed and endorsed by Manley Labs, the Manley Massive Passive EQ plug-in expertly captures the behavior of the original hardware, from the unusual filter curves, to the multiple band interdependencies, right down to the tube amplifier distortion, and all-important transformer/inductor hysteresis.
Now You Can:
Expertly shape tracks and masters with Manley’s ultra-boutique tube EQ
Dial in punch, air, sizzle, and clarity without adding harshness
Select between standard and mastering version with stepped bandwidth controls
Harness complex band interaction and tube amp distortion for organic, musical textures
UAD Demo Video
Featuring the Manley Massive Passive EQ plug-in
Massive Reputation
The two-channel, four-band Manley Massive Passive tube EQ utilizes design strengths from choice console, parametric, graphic, and Pultec EQs — delivering sweet, musical curves with unparalleled clarity and headroom. The “Passive” in the Manley Massive Passive refers specifically to the tone shaping elements of the equalizer, which use only resistors, inductors, and capacitors to create all frequency changes. Its Frequency controls intentionally interact with one another, as do the Gain and Bandwidth controls, allowing for the Massive Passive’s natural and organic sound.
The Only Authentic Massive Passive Emulation
Painstakingly modeled by Universal Audio and rigorously scrutinized by Manley Labs for authenticity, the Manley Massive Passive EQ plug-in captures the hardware’s unique filter curves and musical distortion.
Mix or Master
The Manley Massive Passive EQ plug-in offers a Standard version that offers continuous Bandwidth adjustment, and a Mastering version that includes 16 steps of easily recallable Bandwidth selections. Perfect for subtle or broad strokes to individual instruments or whole mixes, you can add presence and sizzle without harshness to drums and vocals, or add weight and heft to an entire mix without muddying the bottom end.
“I can't hear any difference between my hardware Manley Massive Passive and the UAD plug-in on any instrument I've A/B'd. It's that good.”
– Michael Brauer (Rolling Stones, Coldplay)
“The bottom-line to me is, the UAD Massive Passive sounds @#$%ing great! This is my new buss EQ.”
– Ryan Hewitt (Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Avett Brothers)
“It's amazing how accurately the UAD Manley Massive Passive EQ captures the subtle EQ sweeps of the hardware. ”
– Jason Schweitzer (Eminem, Busta Rhymes, Ciara)レビュー
P. Schilperoort
2020年10月24日
The creative EQ
This is a tone shaper for the creative process that music recording actually is. With one movement you can make your life instruments shine without the harshness often associated with...
続きを読むE. Petersen
2020年10月21日
I love this machine
Great machine - it bring out good sound in the music. I just live it.
続きを読むD. Smith
2020年10月18日
Impressive emulation
I use two hardware massive passives in my mastering chain. Saw the emulation on sale recently so thought I'd check it out for a comparison. Very impressive power running through this...
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Key Features
Highly coveted stereo 4-band passive tube EQ plug-in, both standard and mastering versions
Painstakingly modeled over a six month period and rigorously scrutinized by Manley Labs for authenticity
Filter curves, band interdependencies, distortion and hysteretic behavior all represented in UA’s most ambitious EQ model to date
Every band switchable to shelf or bell, each band can be bypassed or set to boost or cut
Specially tuned, overlapping and interleaved Frequency choices
Disabling channel EQ via ‘In’ (bypass) retains desirable system filtering and coloration
Convenient “digital only” Link feature allows for continuously matched L/R settings
Requires a UAD-2 DSP Accelerator Card or Apollo Interface available from authorized dealers worldwide
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Manley® Massive Passive EQ プラグイン
P. Schilperoort
The creative EQ
This is a tone shaper for the creative process that music recording actually is. With one movement you can make your life instruments shine without the harshness often associated with EQ’s.
Shaping a kick drum is easy as a summer’s day thanks to the shape of the shelve. This is a professional tool and a beautiful palette in one plugin. Thank you Manley.E. Petersen
I love this machine
Great machine - it bring out good sound in the music. I just live it.
D. Smith
Impressive emulation
I use two hardware massive passives in my mastering chain. Saw the emulation on sale recently so thought I'd check it out for a comparison. Very impressive power running through this plugin. It's not too far off the real thing. Top work, UA!
j. vasco esparrell
Increíble herramienta
Simplemente bestial.
d. castaneda
Awesome!
Really love using it on my vocal processing
d. castaneda
Awesome!
Really love using it on my vocal processing
b. bensoy
Musical and surgical at one box
I was using this at school and always wanted but couldnt afford. Now I have it nearly identical, even some frequency bands are better I would say.
D. Bindus
A cut above the rest
I have used many other companies emulations of analogue gear and after switching over to a Uad system I can say the effort they put into their modelling shows and as a result is simply just better then the others out there
R. Silich
Best master eq
Always use this eq on master, by default, before ampex. Best master eq!
K. Kerpel
Damn!!
This plugin is not just a plugin. the parallel eq have such a awesome sound. It sounds so natural. damn! really!
J. Klein
PLEASE ! Update GUI !!!
I like this EQ but it is so heavy on the eyes....
M. Malinski
Just great for everything
This eq it can be used for everything, but the best use for it is on 2 buses.
Nice top end, nice crack on 3 kHz, just greatC. Bruce
Awesome
I started a mastering company using this
イ. オサフネ
シルクのような繊細な音. Sounds Silky
本当にいい音しますね。愛用中です。^_^
It sounds really good. I am using it regularly.M. Jones
Silky High End
The high end is sweet. Not harsh or brittle!
F. Lo Cascio
One of the finest digital mastering eq in the market!
I'd always loved Massive Passive EQ and this UA recreation is spot on! I mainly use it as a "final touch" EQ when I have to deliver masters for my mixes myself. Even little moves like adding 0,5dB to 47Hz, or a a "whole" dB to 16k can produce outstanding results, like improving the bass response and giving that "shimmer" to the highs. You can't go wrong with. it.
T. Wilson
Excellent plugin!!!
I, like a lot of the other comments now use this plugin on my master bus. The sound is very clean with out the harsh high end.
T. Wilson
Excellent plugin!!!
I, like a lot of the other comments now use this plugin on my master bus. The sound is very clean with out the harsh high end.
V. Cheterian
Great sound
Easy to use
S. Pedneault
Great Master Bus eq
My new go to for my master bus!
