DownloadlicenseSoundtoys Sie-Q 5 – Musical Vintage Equalizer Plug-in
Soundtoys Sie-Q 5 brings the smooth, sweet sound of a rare Siemens W295b vintage EQ into your DAW. Known for its clear top end, rich lows, and gentle musical curves, Sie-Q offers analog tone shaping with a clean, colorful character that fits beautifully on individual tracks and full mixes alike.
This intuitive 3-band equalizer plug-in is perfect for those who want musical results quickly. Whether you’re brightening vocals, adding air to drums, or shaping synths, Sie-Q makes it easy to find the sweet spot with minimal effort. Unlike clinical digital EQs, Sie-Q delivers warmth and character—even when pushed hard.
Now in version 5.5, Sie-Q includes a resizable user interface, VST3 support, and native Apple Silicon compatibility for optimal performance on modern systems. It also integrates seamlessly with the Soundtoys Effect Rack for creative stacking and routing options.
Key Features:
- Faithful model of the Siemens W295b vintage hardware EQ
- Three bands: High, Mid, and Low frequency controls
- Musical curves with a naturally sweet sound
- Simple, user-friendly interface for fast EQ adjustments
- Great on vocals, drums, mix bus, and more
- Resizable GUI and modern UI scaling
- Native Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3) support
- Compatible with VST3, AU, and AAX plug-in formats
- Works standalone or within Soundtoys Effect Rack
System Requirements:
- Formats: VST3, AU, AAX (64-bit only)
- macOS: 10.12 or later (Intel & Apple Silicon supported)
- Windows: 7 or later (64-bit)
- DAW: Compatible with all major 64-bit hosts
- iLok account required (dongle optional)
Perfect For:
- Producers and mixers seeking warm, analog-style EQ
- Shaping vocals, drums, guitars, and synths with a musical touch
- Adding vintage color to clean digital mixes
- Creative tone sculpting in the Soundtoys Effect Rack
Soundtoys Sie-Q 5 is a vintage-inspired EQ plug-in that blends musical tone shaping with analog warmth and simplicity—ideal for fast, great-sounding mix decisions.