Aurora
Key Features
- Builds an EQ curve with up to 24 bands, each able to apply dynamic processing when the signal crosses its threshold.
- Places eight filter shapes directly on a live spectrum, with cuts from 6 to 96 dB/oct and a brickwall option.
- Processes each band in Stereo, Left, Right, Mid, or Side mode for targeted balance work.
- Offers zero-latency, Natural, and linear-phase modes to suit tracking, mixing, or more phase-sensitive tasks.
- Includes Smart Ops for matching, de-resonating, de-essing, unmasking, and mono-safety assistance.
- Provides Clean, Subtle, and Warm character modes for transparent EQ work or mild harmonic color.
Description
Aurora is 13X Audio's dynamic parametric EQ for drawing and automating detailed tonal changes across a live spectrum. It provides up to 24 bands, with dynamics available per band, alongside analyzer-driven editing and external-sidechain support for frequency-specific control.
The workflow combines eight filter shapes, cuts up to 96 dB/oct plus brickwall filtering, and Stereo, Left, Right, Mid, or Side band processing. Its three phase modes let you choose zero-latency operation, a Natural option, or linear phase according to the job.
Aurora also adds Smart Ops for EQ matching, de-resonating, de-essing, unmasking, and mono-safety tasks. Clean, Subtle, and Warm character modes give the processor a transparent starting point with optional gentler harmonic voicing.
It is a strong fit when one EQ needs to cover corrective work, dynamic resonance control, and broad mix shaping without forcing separate utility plug-ins into the chain. The direct official download works offline and has no account, checkout, licence key, activation, or trial restriction.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Aurora a dynamic EQ?
Aurora lets each EQ band react when the signal reaches a threshold, so a boost or cut can move with the material rather than remain fixed. The official page also documents external-sidechain support for frequency-specific control.
How many bands and filter types does Aurora offer?
Aurora supports up to 24 bands. Its official specification lists eight shapes, including bell, shelf, cut, notch, band-pass, and all-pass options, with cut slopes up to 96 dB/oct and a brickwall filter.
What are Aurora's Smart Ops used for?
Smart Ops covers match, de-resonate, de-ess, unmask, and mono-safety functions. They are intended to speed up common corrective and mix-clarity tasks while leaving the normal band controls available for manual adjustment.
Is Aurora an ongoing unrestricted release?
Yes. The official Aurora page states that there is no paid tier, unlock, subscription, account, licence server, or trial limit, while the BPB release article confirms a direct download with no checkout or activation.
