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The latest versions, MDWEQ6-AAX+ and MDWEQ6-Native+, that include AAX, VST and AU, and all upgrades are only available at the MDW Shop.

The Avid store still includes MDWEQ6-AAX which is the latest version but does not include VST and AU. Upgrades are not available from the Avid store.

Yes. Please go to the demo request page and proceed to check out. You will receive an email with demo code and you can activate it via iLok License Management App. Once the process is completed, a 30-day demo license will be deposited. Please refer to this page for how to activate your code. iLok2 or 3 required.

Yes, for those with version 5:

• There is no upgrade path from V2 or V3 RTAS to V6 AAX DSP/Native.
• There is no upgrade path from V1, V2, or V3 TDM/RTAS to V6 AAX Native.
• Please be sure to select the correct product when purchasing an upgrade from the MDW shop.

See below chart for the upgrade path: this is for both Mac and Windows.

No. NFR does not qualify for an upgrade and a full license must be purchased for MDWEQ6.

If you have purchased a V6 license in full from Avid, please purchase either “Upgrade from MDWEQ6-AAX to MDWEQ6-AAX+ ($30)” or “Upgrade from MDWEQ6-AAX to MDWEQ6-Native+ ($15)”. Note that the new AAX+ and Native+ versions also include VST and AU. If you have any questions, please contact us.

In order for the upgrade to work, your v5 or v6 license will need to be surrendered.

MDWEQ5 and MDWEQ6 cannot be installed at the same time. Uninstall/move MDW EQ5 from the plug-in folder and restart Pro Tools.

Pro Tools plug-ins stored here….
MacOSX. Macintosh HD > Library > Application Support > Avid > Audio > Plug-Ins (AAX)
Windows. C:\Program Files\Common Files\Avid\Audio\Plug-Ins (AAX)

Yes, iLok2 or iLok 3 are required to authorize MDWEQ6 via the latest iLok License Manager app. An original iLok will NOT work to authorize MDWEQ6 and iLok Cloud is currently not supported to authorize MDWEQ6.

Yes, they will. You must be using Pro Tools 11.1 or 10.3.8 (or later), and you must have the latest iLok License Manager installed for proper compatibility with older sessions.

The guide can be found in the Download Section on the Support page or the MDWEQ6 product page.

There will be no support for TDM system hence there is no upgrade path from V3, 2 and 1 to MDWEQ6. See the upgrade chart below. However, if you purchase a full perpetual license of MDWEQ6-AAX+ or MDWEQ6-Native+, you will not need to surrender your previous version of MDWEQ license and may be able to run it on TDM system.

Yes, MDWEQ6 can load sessions with MDWEQ5 instantiated and the settings will be the same.

If your presets or settings don’t use the new HiQ filter types, then the settings will open fine in EQ5. If you do use the new HiQ filter types in your session or presets, MDWEQ5 will give you a warning in the plugin to let you know that the settings aren’t compatible.

To open the Pro Tools plug-Ins folder on macOS:

• Open Finder
• From the Go menu select “Go to Folder” (Command+Shift+G))
• Type: /Library/Application Support/Avid/Audio/Plug-Ins
• Hit enter.

Yes, you can enable the mouse wheel in the MDWEQ6 preferences. The Preferences are accessible in MDWEQ5 and 6 by opening the Band Settings menu.