HOFA IQ-EQ

Versatile and dynamic, critically acclaimed EQ. 

What it is:

A mixing and mastering EQ featuring 16 filter types, sidechain capabilities, individual band monitoring, and much more. 

How we use it:

Use IQ-EQ to seat each track perfectly in your mixes. 

Why it's cool:

HOFA's IQ-EQ is as reliable as it is versatile - if you need an EQ that you can go back to again and again to nail 'that sound' - this is the plugin for you. 

HOFA IQ-EQ V3.5 is a powerful equalizer with dynamics and analyzer. Although the IQ-EQ is more sophisticated than any other EQ, the handling is intuitive and direct. And this is not least because of its functional and attractive design.

Hi-End EQing from 1 Hz to 40 kHz, world-class dynamics and perfect de-essing make for outstanding results in mixing and mastering.
Features like filtered sidechain, expansion and compression per band and elaborate M/S editing allow completely new ways of sound shaping.

This plugin does not only have the potential to replace all of your EQs and compressors, it also lifts your works to a new level. After a short learning phase it will make mixing and mastering astonishingly easy.

Features:

• Extended Frequency Range 1 Hz – 40 kHz in each of the 6 bands
  
• 16 different filter types (6 shelves, 4 hicuts, 4 lowcuts, peak, flat)
  
• Up to 32x oversampling
  
• Channelstrip mode
  
• Stereo, left, right, mid or side editing per band
  
• IQ-dynamics per band (compression & expansion)
  
• Look ahead & live mode
  
• Sidechain (extern & intern variable, e.g. 100 Hz controls 10 kHz)
  
• Hi-and low-cut with selectable 6/12/24/48 dB slope
  
• Analyzer with hold-function
  
• Solo-monitoring function of the IQ-EQ bands
  
• Changeable plugin window size
  
• Interactive tooltips & Manual onboard
  
• “Set as Default”-Preset
  
• Works with all common sampling frequencies
  
• 64-bit internal processing
  
• Support for PC and Mac, 32 and 64-bit DAWs
  

With the IQ-EQ you can manage:

• Top level mixes and masterings
• Innovative sound shaping with novelly linked dynamic and frequency editing
• Balanced vocals without compromises
• Powerful synths and guitars without mushy resonances
• Powerful bass without rumble
• Drastic self-corrections – but only when it is necessary
• Subtle interventions in the mastering process
• All de-essing tasks

Licenses:

• The software can be activated and used on two machines at the same time with the HOFA-Plugins Manager. It is possible to deactivate licenses and transfer them to another machine. Also, HOFA plugins can be activated and used offline.
• The same flash drive can be used for our and other plugin developers' USB-licenses.

Compatibility

• HOFA Plugins work with Windows 7/8/10, Vista and WinXP, as well as Intel-Mac from OS X 10.6.

• Audio Unit, VST, VST3, RTAS and AAX, 32 and 64 Bit.

• HOFA Plugins are tested constantly on the following DAWs: Steinberg Cubase/Nuendo/Wavelab, MOTU Digital Performer, Ableton Live, Apple Logic, Magix Samplitude/Sequoia, Avid Pro Tools, Cakewalk Sonar, Presonus Studio One, Cockos Reaper, FL Studio

Installation Instructions

1. Go to this website: www.hofa-plugins.de/activation
2. If you already have an account on hofa-shop.com log in using this account. Otherwise you can create an account at this step.
3. Enter the license code you received from your purchase. 

4. This will generate the license for your account; you can now install and activate the software.

To install and activate the software use HOFA-Plugins Manager which can be downloaded here: www.hofa-plugins.de/en/downloads

The activation is done after logging in under "LICENSES".

The login details for HOFA-Plugins Manager are the same as for hofa-shop.com.

Feel free to contact us via phone (+49 7251-3472-444) or email ([email protected]) if you have any questions.

How to use installed plugins in Ableton Live:

1. If Ableton Live is closed, open it and skip to #5.
2. If Ableton Live is already open, go to Preferences.
3. Go to Files & Folder.
4. Click "Rescan plugins".
5. Find the plugin in the Ableton plugins folder in the sidebar.
6. Drag-and-drop the plugin onto your track at the bottom of the screen.

How to use installed plugins in Logic Pro X:

1. Open Logic Pro X. Newly installed plugins should be detected automatically every time Logic is opened.
2. If you've downloaded an effect or utility plugin, these can be used on an insert for any track in the mixer.
3. Create a software instrument track if you downloaded a virtual instrument plugin.
4. Under Default Patch, go to AU Instruments and choose the plugin you just installed.

How to use installed plugins in Avid Pro Tools:

1. Open Pro Tools. Newly installed plugins should be detected automatically every time Pro Tools is opened.
2. If you've downloaded an effect or utility plugin, these can be used on an insert for many types of tracks (Audio, Aux, Instrument, Master Fader...)
3. If you’ve downloaded a software instrument, create a new Instrument track.
4. Navigate to the Mixer and locate the newly created Instrument track.
5. Select the desired instrument plugin by clicking on any of the Inserts on the Instrument track.

How to Install plugins to Garage Band:

1. Go to the Reverb SYNC Software and plugin Collection.
2. Choose your desired plugin.
3. Reverb will auto-detect your platform, so simply click the download button.
4. Continue the installation process by following the prompt.
5. Hover your mouse over the smart control button.
6. Click Show Inspector icon.
7. Click on plugins and choose your desired plugin.