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Level Range EQ

Version 2.0.0Out now.

Latest signed release: 2.0.02026-04-02

Level Range EQ is a macOS EQ plug-in (AAX / AU / VST3) that lets you apply different EQ curves to different level ranges of the signal — so quiet parts, mid-level parts, and loud parts can each be shaped differently.

macOS: AAX / AU / VST3 for macOS 11 or later Windows: VST3
Download LevelRangeEQ_2.0.0.pkg Download Windows VST3 (ZIP)

Latest downloads are available for macOS 11 or later and Windows VST3. The Windows build matches version 2.0.0, and I have received reports that it works well. Windows AAX support is planned for a future release. This release fixes an AU startup issue reported in Logic Pro where inserting the plug-in immediately after launch and moving EQ bands could produce severe distortion, runaway output, and audio dropout until the plug-in was re-instanced.

What it does

Level Range EQ UI screenshot
Screenshot: level bands and per-band EQ curve editing.

What’s new

Version 2.0.0

  • New release: Level Range EQ 2.0.0 is out now.
  • Fixes an AU startup bug in Logic Pro that could trigger severe distortion and runaway output when the plug-in was inserted immediately after launch and EQ bands were edited before the instance had settled.
  • Version reporting is now aligned so the shipped component metadata matches the plug-in release version.

Previous: 1.9.1 addressed a loading issue in some environments.

Release history

2.0.0 2026-04-02 AU startup stability fix

Fixes an AU startup issue reported in Logic Pro where inserting the plug-in immediately after launch and editing EQ bands could produce severe distortion, runaway output, and audio dropout until the plug-in was re-instanced. Also aligns the component metadata version with the released plug-in version.

1.9.1 2026-03-11 Possible loading issue fix

This update may resolve an issue where the plug-in could fail to load in some environments, but this has not been fully confirmed yet.

1.9.0 2026-03-06 Resizable window support
1.8.0 2026-02-06 Rendering optimization for better UI performance
1.7.0 2026-02-04 New release + general improvements
1.6.0 2026-02-03 Bug fixes + stability improvements
1.5.0 2026-01-23 UI improvements + bug fixes
1.4.0 2026-01-19 Improved FFT behavior
1.3.0 2026-01-14 Bug fix release

Tip: Install the latest signed version (2.0.0).

Typical use cases

Vocals

Keep quiet phrases warm, keep normal phrases clear, and tame harsh peaks — without crushing everything into one curve.

Dialogue / VO

Different tonal balance for low-level room tone vs spoken words vs loud consonants — useful for consistent intelligibility.

Instruments

Shape sustain and transients differently (e.g., brighten attacks while keeping body smooth).

Requirements

Note: This installer includes AAX / AU / VST3 builds that target macOS 11 or later.

Install

  1. Download LevelRangeEQ_2.0.0.pkg.
  2. Run the installer (it installs AAX / AU / VST3 to the standard macOS plug-in locations).
  3. Launch your host (e.g., Pro Tools for AAX, or any AU/VST3 host) and rescan plug-ins if needed.

Support

Email: kjdevapphelp@gmail.com

Please include: macOS version, Pro Tools version, and a short description (or screenshot) of the issue.