EQ560
Key Features
- Ten octave-spaced EQ bands cover 31 Hz through 16 kHz for fast broad-spectrum shaping.
- Proportional-Q behavior keeps gentle moves wide while tightening the bandwidth at larger boosts or cuts.
- Up to 12 dB of boost or cut per band supports both subtle balancing and obvious tonal reshaping.
- Input and output gain controls make it easier to level-match the processed signal.
- A/B comparison, undo/redo, and preset save/load controls support practical mix-session workflow.
- Oversampling and HQ mode provide higher-quality processing options when extra CPU use is acceptable.
Description
EQ560 is a 10-band graphic equalizer from Red Rock Sound, modeled around the classic American 560-style workflow for broad, fast tone shaping. It gives you octave-spaced sliders from 31 Hz to 16 kHz, plus input and output gain controls for matching levels before and after EQ moves.
The plugin's main draw is proportional-Q behavior, where smaller boosts and cuts stay wider and larger moves become more focused. That makes it useful for shaping drums, guitars, vocals, and full instrument buses when you want quick musical changes instead of node-by-node surgery.
Red Rock Sound's current page lists macOS and Windows builds in AAX, AU, VST2, and VST3 formats, with version 2.5.1 dated Feb 4, 2026. The same page also documents oversampling, HQ mode, A/B comparison, undo and redo, save/load presets, and gain compensation from the bottom control panel.
External feedback generally frames EQ560 as a lightweight, smooth-sounding vintage graphic EQ, with older comments praising its simple broad-stroke workflow and low CPU use. A few users reported host or GUI issues in older Windows-only builds, so the current cross-platform Red Rock Sound page is the better source for compatibility and downloads.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of EQ is EQ560?
EQ560 is a 10-band graphic equalizer inspired by the classic American 560-style hardware workflow. It is designed for quick octave-band tonal shaping rather than fully parametric editing or dynamic EQ.
Does EQ560 support current macOS and Windows plugin formats?
Yes. The current Red Rock Sound page lists macOS AAX, AU, VST2, and VST3 builds, plus Windows AAX, VST2, and VST3 builds, all at version 2.5.1 dated Feb 4, 2026.
Why does proportional Q matter on a graphic EQ?
Proportional Q makes small fader moves affect a wider frequency area and larger moves become more focused. That helps the plugin stay musical for broad tone shaping while still allowing stronger corrective moves when a band is pushed harder.
Does EQ560 need internet access?
Red Rock Sound states that plugin activation requires an internet connection, and that you can go offline after the plugin is successfully activated. Users should expect the download itself to start from the developer page, but activation may still require connectivity.
