MDWEQ6 – Pro Tools AAX Native • VST3 • AU
Hi-Resolution
Parametric EQ Plug-in
AAX Native for Pro Tools
VST3 and AU
Blackbird Studio C designed by George Massenburg – Photo © CJ Hicks
MDWEQ6 The Professional EQ Tool
State of the Art Sound Quality in Digital Equalization
Now Available in Pro Tools AAX Native, VST3 and AU Plugin Format
(MDWEQ6-AAX+ and upgrades to AAX HDX DSP are currently unavailable. We are working hard to upgrade the AAX DSP software to address issues relating to MDWEQ6-AAX DSP performance.)
Introducing MDWEQ6 with unprecedented clarity, smoothness, accuracy and excellent high-frequency response providing an unparalleled tool for serious audio production.
Developed by the creator of the parametric EQ, George Massenburg, the Massenburg DesignWorks Hi-Res Parametric EQ6 plug-in defines the state-of-the-art in equalization.
Introducing MDWEQ6, Massenburg DesignWorks latest and best digital parametric equalizer, now available for Pro Tools AAX Native, VST3 and AU applications. Performance-enhanced for over 15 years by professional mixers for all mixers with professional expectations. With traditional performance, new enhancements and next-generation features, this is the EQ that covers all the requirements, current and future.
Built on the venerable MDW filter-form the MDWEQ6 includes a host of new features including a new active spectrum display, new high and low pass filters, and high Q shelves with sharper transitions.
Buy or Upgrade to MDWEQ6 with AAX Native, VST3 & AU Formats
Get MDWEQ6-Native+ for Pro Tools AAX Native, VST3 & AU
Upgrade from MDWEQ5-AAX Native, MDWEQ5-AAX-Native and MDWEQ6-AAX
MDWEQ6 Plugin Graphical Features (Pro Tools AAX Native version shown)
MDWEQ6-AAX Native 5 Band Shading & Spectrum
MDWEQ6-AAX Native 5 Band & Spectrum
MDWEQ6-AAX Native Set Spectrum Color
MDWEQ6-AAX Native 3 Band
MDWEQ6-AAX Native 5 Band
MDWEQ6-AAX Native 5 Band with Shading
MDWEQ6 Plugin Now Supports Multiple Applications with AAX Native, VST3 & AU Formats
MDWEQ6 AAX Native Pro Tools
MDWEQ6 Native Logic Pro
MDWEQ6 Native AU Digital Performer
MDWEQ6 Native VST3 Nuendo
MDWEQ6 Native AU DaVinci Resolve
MDWEQ6 Native AU Final Cut Pro X
MDWEQ6 Native AU LUNA
MDWEQ6 Native AU Ableton Live
MDWEQ6
It’s Just Better
- Designed for music professionals by George Massenburg, the inventor of the Parametric EQ
- Builds on the legacy of the industry standard MDWEQ featuring the cleanest, most transparent filter available
- Highest sound quality for smooth, precise and natural equalization
- Unique filter design with equal-sensitivity coefficients –
- High-resolution, double-precision math throughout.
- Fast, accurate filter shape maintained while updating settings and sweeping through artifacts to find anomalies
- Fast, simple, flexible user adjustments
- Multiple settings entry methods
- Click and drag control point
- Click and drag control knob
- Direct numeric entry
- Accurate, compatible frequency and Q filter values — EQ settings reliably match other truly professional parametric EQ’s
- Clear, ergonomic interface design
- New “control points” for settings entry
- Frequency curve overlays spectrum for precise visual feedback
- All bands & settings clearly visible numerally and graphically
- Professional User Support
- Benefits from professional user enhancements
- AAX Native, VST3 and AU
MDWEQ6
What’s New
- Newly designed User Interface – clearer than ever how EQ is performing
- New High-Q High and Low Shelves – expands control to better manage top and bottom end frequencies
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New Band 1 addition of 18dB/octave and 24dB/octave high and low pass filters – especially effective when recording
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New active spectrum display – provides instant feedback
- EQ Control Points (Node) – provides visual ease to adjust all parameters directly on the graph
Features
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Process audio in 64-bit floating point resolution
- High instance count of the plug-in in your session
- Select frequencies from 10 Hz – 41 kHz, with variable Q and a choice of 3- or 5-band EQ
- Refine sounds using constant shape reciprocal filter curves from the industry-standard reference – Unlike other brands of plug-in products, the MDWEQ6 reliably processes audio exactly as it states
- Quickly evaluate a band’s EQ using the IsoPeak® Solo functionality to scan target frequencies
- Compare settings fast with the A/B snapshots capability
- With new real time graphic analyzer, “surgical EQ’ing” becomes easier than ever
Specifications
- Plug-in Type – EQ
- Format – AAX Native 64, AAX Native 32, VST3, AU
- EQ – 3 and 5-band parametric
- Frequency Range – 10 Hz–41 kHz
- Variable Q Range – 25.6 (1/18 of an octave) to 0.1 (6-2/3 octaves)
- Resolution – 64-bit floating point
- (Relates to MDWEQ6 AAX+ no longer available) DSP Efficiency (5-band EQ @ 48, 96, and 192 kHz) – Up to 7, 6, and 3 instances, respectively
- (Relates to MDWEQ6 AAX+ no longer available) DSP Efficiency (3-band EQ @ 48, 96, and 192 kHz) – Up to 8, 8, and 4 instances, respectively
System Requirements
Windows – 64-bit Windows 10 or Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional, or Ultimate (64-bit only)
MAC – Mac OS X 10.7 or higher (32 or 64-bit)
SOFTWARE – Any native Pro Tools system running Pro Tools 10.38 or higher software for Mac, 11.1 or higher for Win. VST3 (Mac and Windows) and Mac AU (Audio Units) formats support multiple music and video applications.
Copy Protection – Requires iLok USB 2 Key (for authorization; not included) or higher
MDWEQ6 Downloads - 64-bit
Updated Dec 20th 2025
Mac OS - MDWEQ6-Native
- Mac OS - Pro Tools AAX Native
- MDWEQ6-AAX-Native Installer 6.1.37.dmg.zip
- Mac OS - Audio Units (AU) & VST3
- MDWEQ6-Native_AU_VST3_Installer_6.1.37.dmg.zip
Windows - MDWEQ6-Native
- Windows - Pro Tools AAX Native
- MDWEQ6-AAX-Native Installer 6.1.37.exe.zip
- Windows - VST3
- MDWEQ6-Native Installer 6.1.37.exe.zip
