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Originally Posted by rhythminmind

Digital parametric EQ's are near identical for the most part. The biggest difference is how much control you have over the EQ's parameters. The SSL X-EQ excels in this area. But sounds no better then the next. It can help you get to the sound that your after faster do to this. The X-EQ is a port of the Classic PEQ Blue Algorithmix Classic PEQ Blue -- 12-in-1. The most complete collection of classic equalizers ever in one DirectX/VST PlugIn: ten serial plus two parallel. Precise emulation of legendary analog equalizers, extended by progressive, new models: standard/
They are a great no nonsense company. Read that write up of the PEQ. It should answer all questions.
Being a Duende user myself save your money for the drumstrip & X-comp 1st. These and the channelstrip/bus comp are the real gems... Unlike EQ's, compressors & saturation are a different story.

PEQ Blue sounds like crap when tested vs. Izotope Ozone Analog.
but yes, the Red sounds a bit "better" than Ozone Digital, ozone digital sounds to much dynamic.
waves linear phase eq sounds less dynamic. Red sounds enough balanced "analog like" dynamics.
i think people should buy bigger loudsspeakers.

im so eager to buy sonictimeworks.com EQV1-LP
Sonic Timeworks Digital Audio Software , but crysonic eqs are nice bang for the $$$.