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Curves EQ by Monomono

PULTEC-INSPIRED ARCHITECTURE WITH MODERN ENHANCEMENTS

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Curves EQ encapsulates the spirit of iconic Pultec EQ design, complemented with tools for modern production demands. Whether you’re shaping individual tracks, busses, or the entire mix, Curves EQ ensures great sound with minimal effort.

  • Drawing from the Pultec EQP-1A3’s unique circuitry, Curves EQ captures its essence in a fresh, modern design.
  • Offers simultaneous low-frequency boost and cut, providing a distinctive frequency curve reminiscent of classic hardware.
  • Toggle between a warm, vintage-like transformer output sound and a clear, contemporary output stage.
  • Incorporates a high-pass filter for precise low-frequency sculpting.
  • Achieve the desired warmth with adjustable saturation levels, or opt for a clean, transparent signal.

Curves EQ – a Max for Live device that bridges inspired historical EQ nuances with today’s production essentials.


USER GUIDE: Curves EQ Manual 2.0

Additional information

MaxforLive

Audio Devices

Ableton Live Compatibility

Ableton Live 11 Standard with MaxforLive, Ableton Live 11 Suite, Ableton Live 12 Standard with MaxforLive, Ableton Live 12 Suite

Min. Requirements

Ableton Live 11 Standard with MaxforLive Installed or Ableton Live 11 Suite

OS

Mac, Windows

PRICE: £17.85
Curves EQ encapsulates the spirit of iconic passive filter EQ design, complemented with tools for modern production demands. Following the architecture of the hardware, Curves EQ captures the sound and utility of working with passive hardware EQ (like Pultec EQP-1A3) with a handful of useful additions.
curves eq by monomono

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July 27, 2025
pumpkins1664
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This plugin sounds very good ! Amazing works

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April 23, 2025
Abel Sebastian
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The sound is very good in all products. But curves v2 (and maybe comp 54) need a eco mode button (only for play not for render) becaused sometimes with mutiple instances i have clicks and pops (i am working with video in a dell workstaton with 32gb ram and uad interface and mutiple hardware interfaces)
Curves 2 complement my spl passeq hardware, hardware is more silk but curves is more easy for "track and freeze".

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December 10, 2024
Henrik
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This replaced another very popular Pultec inspired EQ plugin for me. Having it as a M4L device is just so convenient.

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Curves EQ by Monomono

Curves EQ draws inspiration from the iconic hardware designs like Pultec EQP-1A3 with a handful of helpful additions. Following the architecture of the hardware, it captures the sound and utility of working with the hardware. In our experience it’s the easiest EQ to work with as it gets you where you need to be faster than any other EQ we’ve used.

SIGNAL PATH AND PROCESSING

Curves EQ follows the parallel architecture of the renown hardware units. It involves the division of the input signal into separate paths. Each band undergoes separate equalization, the results are coherently summed at the output. Unlike the serial eqs, like EQ8 where the bands are following each other which is one of the biggest reasons for it’s unique character.

WHAT’S DIFFERENT?

Curves EQ bears a handful of useful additions: low-cut filter to help tame low frequencies and unlike the original it’s been inspired by — ability to both boost and cut the mid peak and high shelf. It also supports a wider range of frequency selection than the hardware. And although since it’s digital, we could go with continuous frequency selection, it’s a deliberate choice to employ a selection of carefully tuned frequencies as it’s one of the reasons why it’s so easy to use.

TUBE & IRON

Like its hardware counterparts, it emulates tube/transformer output section as well as inductor based mid band design inviting subtle and sometimes not-so-subtle harmonic content into the original content. Push a hotter signal into the EQ to introduce more harmonics into your signal and compensate with the output gain.

In case if saturation is undesired, circuits can be bypassed for clean sound.

PULTEC TRICK

The Pultec Trick — this simultaneous boost and cut of the low frequency band — can add remarkable depth to a bass guitar or give a kick drum that perfect punch. When applied to a full mix or a bus, it brings forth a richness, making tracks sound fuller and more vibrant.

Curves EQ also allows you to disconnect the low band boost and cut frequencies to provide additional flexibility.

APPLICATION

Having only 4 bands to play around may seem limiting, but it works remarkably well on individual tracks, buses and is a great addition to your mastering toolbox as well.

AUTHENTIC LOOK & FEEL

All our devices follow the established Ableton Live design conventions and blend nicely with the existing selection of tools while employing a unique look. Color scheme adapts to the selected Live color theme naturally. While the design of our devices is functional, it also is easy on the eyes.

PUSH 3 STANDALONE READY

All Monomono devices work on Push 3 in Standalone mode.

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Frequently Asked Questions

A: Curves EQ is a MaxforLive equalizer inspired by the classic Pultec EQP‑1A3, enhanced for modern workflows. It combines vintage‑style parallel EQ with transformer and tube saturation options, perfect for shaping tracks, busses, or full mixes.

A: Yes.

 

A: MaxforLive integrates Max into Ableton Live, letting you create and perform with unique audio, MIDI, and control devices directly inside your DAW.

 

A: To use this product, ensure the following requirements are met:

  • Ableton Live 11 Standard with MaxforLive or higher
  • Mac or Windows operating system

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