{"product_id":"psp-audioware-retroq-398512","title":"Retroq","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat PSP RetroQ Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePSP RetroQ is an equalizer plug-in designed for \u003cstrong\u003esweetening\u003c\/strong\u003e and overall balancing of a signal, with a more \"musical\" than surgical approach. It is particularly suited for \u003cstrong\u003emixing\u003c\/strong\u003e uses on groups (drums, guitars, stacked vocals, effects buses) and on the \u003cstrong\u003emix bus\u003c\/strong\u003e, as well as for overall processing in \u003cstrong\u003epre-mastering\u003c\/strong\u003e when aiming to improve tonal balance without hardening the sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThanks to its \u003cstrong\u003every controlled phase\u003c\/strong\u003e, RetroQ is suitable for delicate corrections that need to remain transparent and stable in the stereo image. It is an excellent choice when you want \"better\" rather than \"more\": a cleaner low end, silkier highs, mids that sit naturally in the mix, without the impression of forced equalization.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMain Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAn EQ with a smooth and naturally musical sonic character\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003ePSP RetroQ emphasizes equalization that respects the sound material. Its rendering is designed to remain \u003cstrong\u003efluid\u003c\/strong\u003e and pleasant, making it relevant on rich sources (pianos, synths, guitars, overheads) as well as on full mixes. The goal is to achieve audible improvements while avoiding typical artifacts of aggressive equalization.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eShelf filters inspired by VintageWarmer\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe shelf-type filters rely on the well-known approach of VintageWarmer filters. The result: bass and treble corrections that maintain a sense of \u003cstrong\u003eroundness\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003econtrolled brightness\u003c\/strong\u003e, ideal for adding breadth to a bus without making the mix harder or thinner. This \"studio\" coloration is particularly effective when you want to reinforce a musical intention rather than sculpt with a scalpel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDedicated mid filter, designed within the same internal architecture\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn addition to the shelves, RetroQ offers a \u003cstrong\u003emid filter\u003c\/strong\u003e based on the same internal architecture. It facilitates adjustments of presence, density, or openness in the center of the spectrum, with behavior designed to remain pleasant even at moderate settings. This is a key asset for working on intelligibility and the sensation of a \"breathing mix,\" without shifting toward an analytical rendering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAdjustable high-pass for a clean and stable low end\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eadjustable high-pass filter\u003c\/strong\u003e completes the set to transform RetroQ into a coherent \"program\" equalizer. It allows removing unwanted frequencies (rumble, infra, proximity excess) and cleaning the low end before applying any musical boost. On a mix or group, this step helps gain definition and headroom while maintaining a controlled foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eOptimized for buses, groups, and full mixes\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003ePSP RetroQ has been optimized for use on \u003cstrong\u003egroups\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003emixes\u003c\/strong\u003e, where stability, musicality, and phase management are particularly important. 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