A screen shot of a Masquarade music mixer.

Masquarade Xtra

by Terry West
Best for Mixers and mastering engineers who want a Windows VST with stereo or Mid/Side EQ, per-side filtering, automation, presets, and additional clarity or compression processing.
Free alternative to
FabFilter Pro-Q 4 View on ADSR
FabFilter Pro-Q 4

Key Features

  • Master-channel EQ
  • Stereo and Mid/Side modes
  • Four bands per side with 11 frequency choices
  • Five low/high-pass filters per side
  • Per-band bypass, gain, and solo listening
  • MIDI automation and 23 presets
  • MS Clarity, New York compressor, and Motown enhancer

Description

Masquarade Xtra is a Windows VST master-channel EQ with stereo and Mid/Side modes. Four bands per side, 11 frequency choices per band, five low- or high-pass filters per side, per-band bypass, gain, and solo listening provide detailed control over the stereo field.

The plugin also includes MIDI automation, 23 presets, Q settings, an MS Clarity enhancer, a New York compressor, a Motown enhancer, and peak-hold output meters. Version 1.1 is listed as a 1.9 MB 32-bit VST download.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which EQ modes are included?

Masquarade Xtra provides stereo and Mid/Side EQ modes.

How many bands are available?

The listing specifies four bands for each side, with 11 frequency choices per band.

Does it include other processing?

Yes. It includes an MS Clarity enhancer, New York compressor, and Motown enhancer.

Can controls be automated?

Yes. MIDI automation is listed among the features.

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