Universal Audio UAD Hitsville EQ Collection

What UAD Hitsville EQ Collection Is For

UAD Hitsville EQ Collection is an equalization plugin designed to bring a vintage color and presence typical of classic soul and pop productions, while remaining easy to use in a modern context. It targets producers, mixers, and home studio engineers who want to add depth to a vocal take, tighten drums, make bass stand out in the groove, or add openness and energy to a full mix. Whether you work in R&B, soul, funk, pop, rock, or hip-hop, this collection has a clear goal: to quickly achieve a rich and musical tone, with frequency choices that "just hit right."

Main Features

7-Band Graphic EQ: The Right Move, in the Right Place

The track equalization module is based on a seven-band graphic EQ, designed to get straight to the point. Rather than getting lost in surgical parameters, you get musical adjustment points that simplify decisions: brightening a vocal without hardening it, adding snap to a snare, supporting a bass line, or bringing out keyboards in the mix without encroaching on the rest. The result is immediate, with a sense of "shape" and density reminiscent of the analog processing used on countless historic recordings.

Legendary Equalizers, Recreated from Unique Hardware

The collection relies on recreations of the custom graphic equalizers designed by the engineers at Hitsville. The idea is not just to obtain an EQ curve, but to capture how these devices sculpted sound: an equalization that remains pleasant even when pushed, promoting a sense of punch, openness, and presence. It's a relevant choice when you want an audible character without falling into sterile harshness.

Rare Mastering EQ: Filter, Width, and "Disk" Energy

To finalize your productions, the collection includes an emulation of an extremely rare mastering equalizer, based on "disk mastering" style processing with mid/side management. You can enhance the center (vocals, kick, bass) while shaping the sides (ambiences, reverbs, guitars, keyboards) to achieve a wider and more stable mix. The "Motown Filters" and half-speed frequency settings allow you to recapture a typical finishing approach: a solid foundation, a silkier top end, and a vintage energy feel, like a master designed to "come out of the speakers."

Practical Applications in Mixing and Production

On vocals, the collection helps achieve a naturally forward presence with a musical balance. On drums, it accentuates attack and movement while retaining body. On bass and guitars, it facilitates mix placement by reinforcing useful areas and clarifying the whole. In mastering or on the stereo bus, the mid/side equalizer and dedicated filters allow sculpting the perception of width and density for a more "record-ready" finish.

Technical specifications

Type

Full software

Downloadable

Yes

System	OS X macOS Catalina 10.15, Big Sur 11, Monterey 12, Ventura 13, or Sonoma 14	Mac	VST-2, VST-3, AU, AAX
CPU	Intel, AMD, or Apple silicon processor	Windows	VST-2, VST-3, AAX
Plugins	VST-2, VST-3, AU, AAX