MPReq
Key Features
- 20–70 dB microphone-preamp gain stage for driving a source before the EQ section
- Output attenuation placed after the equalizer for level matching processed and unprocessed signals
- Pultec-style two-band program EQ with fixed 100 Hz low and 12 kHz high controls
- 4x oversampling available from the clickable Analog Obsession label
- Resizable interface that can be scaled from 50% to 200%
- Current release supports VST3, AU, and AAX Native/Audiosuite across macOS and Windows
Description
MPReq is Analog Obsession’s vintage-style microphone preamp and two-band program EQ, built for broad tonal moves rather than surgical correction. Its 20–70 dB gain stage, output attenuation, and fixed 100 Hz and 12 kHz EQ bands make it a compact way to add level, weight, air, and tube-inspired color to a track.
The controls follow the Pultec-style idea of shaping a source with gentle, musical shelves. That makes MPReq particularly useful when a vocal, bass, drum bus, guitar, or synth needs a little more presence or low-end authority without turning into a dense channel strip.
The current version also offers a resizable interface and a clickable Analog Obsession label that engages 4x oversampling. A user review describes its sound as especially effective for the familiar Pultec-style low/high shelf treatment, while the deliberately limited control set keeps the workflow quick.
MPReq is available as a current macOS and Windows plugin release from Analog Obsession’s Patreon post. The post displays the macOS installer, Windows installer, and Windows ZIP download actions, so it is a stable external destination instead of a directory listing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of processing does MPReq combine?
MPReq combines a microphone-preamp gain stage with a two-band program equalizer. The preamp ranges from 20 to 70 dB, while the EQ focuses on fixed 100 Hz and 12 kHz bands for broad tonal changes.
How do I enable MPReq’s oversampling?
Click the ANALOG OBSESSION label in the interface. The developer states that the label turns red and engages 4x oversampling.
Where is the current MPReq download page?
Analog Obsession publishes the current MPReq release on its Patreon post. The post has separate macOS installer, Windows installer, and Windows ZIP actions; following the creator on Patreon is free, but the page may ask you to create or sign in to a Patreon account.
