Manley Massive Passive

The Manley Massive Passive is a high-end stereo equalizer renowned for its musicality, versatility, and signature sound. Here are some key features and details about the Manley Massive Passive:

• Dual-Channel Design: The Massive Passive is a dual-channel equalizer, providing two independent channels of equalization that can be used simultaneously or separately. This allows for precise control over the frequency spectrum of stereo audio signals.

• Passive Equalization Circuitry: The Massive Passive utilizes passive equalization circuitry, which imparts a unique sonic character characterized by warmth, depth, and transparency. This design is inspired by classic passive EQ designs from the analog era.

• Four-Band Equalization: The Massive Passive features four bands of equalization per channel: Each band offers controls for frequency selection, boost/cut, and bandwidth (Q), providing a wide range of tonal shaping capabilities.

• Musical and Intuitive Controls: The controls on the Massive Passive are designed to be musical and intuitive, allowing for precise adjustments while maintaining a musical balance. The stepped controls ensure accurate recall of settings, making it ideal for mastering and critical listening applications.

• Variable Q: The parametric bands on the Massive Passive offer variable Q controls, allowing users to adjust the width of the frequency band affected by the EQ. This provides additional flexibility in sculpting the sound and targeting specific frequencies.

• Wide Range of Applications: The Massive Passive is suitable for a wide range of audio applications, including recording, mixing, mastering, and sound reinforcement. It can be used to shape the tonal balance of individual tracks, stereo mixes, or entire mixes with precision and musicality.

Overall, the Manley Massive Passive is a highly regarded equalizer prized by audio professionals for its exceptional sound quality, musicality, and versatility. Its classic design and musical character make it a staple in professional recording and mastering studios worldwide.

About Xtreme Samples Q-Clone Libraries

Xtreme Samples Q-Clone libraries are clearly superior to the native EQ plugins in terms of authenticity in relation to the hardware unit. Even compared to DSP platforms ( UAD , TC , etc.) the results of processing are more transparent and natural. Just like in case of convolution reverb, the characteristics of the original hardware will be captured far better as in case of an algorithmic DSP calculation.

Xtreme Samples Q-Clone presets represent specific filter positions of hardware equalizers. These positions have been transferred to a software environment and stored using convolution technology. There are two types of Xtreme Samples Q-Clone presets: single presets and application presets.

A single preset emulates the position (cut, boost, or flat) of a single EQ filter (e.g., high shelving filter), while other EQ filters are bypassed. An application preset captures the positions of two or more EQ filters simultaneously. Single presets are suitable for easily editing audio signals, such as treble/mid/bass boost/cut or low or high cut filters. By using the Q-Clone function 'Add,' which allows users to combine multiple single presets, they provide a broad foundation for creating custom EQ presets.

Application presets offer more complex EQ settings and are divided into two groups: mixing and mastering. Mixing presets include various settings sorted by application (e.g., presets for bass, drums, guitars, vocals, etc.). The mastering section is categorized by musical genre, such as pop, rock, dance, etc.

Manley Massive Passive Q-Clone Equaliser Library for Waves Q-Clone Plugin

provides 5.350 EQ presets for high-quality processing of audio signals in the mixing and mastering process. There are all of the Manley MP hardware filters available. The frequencies of each filter were created in many small boost or cut - gradations, processed by a high-end AD conversion for use with Q-Clone. The entire library is directly integrated into the Q-Clone preset browser.

Q-Clone Presets Overview

About Waves Q-Clone

Waves Q-Clone is a revolutionary product that, through unique, patented technology, allows for the emulation of classic analog hardware equalizers using convolution technology on a digital level - a plug-in for Windows and Mac DAWs, compatible with Pro Tools HTDM systems, as RTAS software, as well as with various native host applications in VST, DirectX, Audio Units, and MAS formats. It can be opened in the channels to be processed of the DAW mixer in as many instances as desired, as a mono or stereo plugin, as long as the CPU or DSP hardware of the computer can handle it.