MDWEQ6 PARAMETRIC EQ SUPPORT
MDW Hi-Res Parametric EQ MDWEQ6 FAQ
Answers to common questions here regarding the MDW Hi-Res Parametric EQ Version MDWEQ6
MDWEQ6 FAQ – 2025
This new set of FAQs relate to the MDWEQ6 set of plugins.
EQ6 Purchasing, Demo & Plugin Guide (1)
Check your ‘iLok Manager’ application to determine the version of MDWEQ you own.
MDWEQ6-AAX+
Includes MDWEQ6 AAX DSP & Native, VST & AU – purchased from the MDW Shop
MDWEQ6-Native+
Includes MDWEQ6 AAX Native, VST & AU – purchased from the MDW Shop
MDWEQ6-AAX
Includes MDWEQ6 AAX DSP & Native for Pro Tools – purchased from the Avid store or upgraded from EQ5 from the MDW Shop
MDWEQ5-AAX
Includes MDWEQ5 AAX DSP & Native for Pro Tools – purchased from the Avid Store
MDWEQ5-AAX Native
Includes MDWEQ5 AAX Native for Pro Tools – purchased from the Avid Store
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EQ6 Upgrades (7)
Check your ‘iLok Manager’ application to determine the version of MDWEQ you own.
MDWEQ6-AAX+
Includes MDWEQ6 AAX DSP & Native, VST & AU – purchased from the MDW Shop
MDWEQ6-Native+
Includes MDWEQ6 AAX Native, VST & AU – purchased from the MDW Shop
MDWEQ6-AAX
Includes MDWEQ6 AAX DSP & Native for Pro Tools – purchased from the Avid store or upgraded from EQ5 from the MDW Shop
MDWEQ5-AAX
Includes MDWEQ5 AAX DSP & Native for Pro Tools – purchased from the Avid Store
MDWEQ5-AAX Native
Includes MDWEQ5 AAX Native for Pro Tools – purchased from the Avid Store
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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. 
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No. NFR does not qualify for an upgrade and a full license must be purchased for MDWEQ6.
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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.
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In order for the upgrade to work, your v5 or v6 license will need to be surrendered.
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Due to a complicated set of circumstances, at this time there is no immediate path to upgrade our UA MDW xxxxx to MDWEQ6. The MDWEQ6 Native+ version for VST and AU is available for UA users and will not require the surrender of the current UA MDW xxxxx license.
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