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Pulsar Audio Pulsar W495 v1.0.6-R2R screenshot
Team R2R | 15 Sep 2023 | 21.2MB
An accurate emulation of the Neumann w495 3-band EQ

Neumann w495 EQ’s were used to master 90% of the vinyl records manufactured from the 1970s to the 1990s. But even after this golden age, many mastering engineers still love this EQ. Why? Because the w495 has wide equalization curves that can be pushed to ridiculous levels while remaining musical. The w495 is an easy-to-use tone shaper for individual tracks. But It can also enhance presence and depth of an entire mix.

But we’ve taken Pulsar W495 even further, adding all the key features you would expect from a modern EQ plugin, including visual curve editing for a fast workflow. From channel EQ to mastering EQ, Pulsar w495 is an easy-to-use powerful tone shaper, faithfully emulated from an iconic 3 band EQ.



* No iLok driver installation is required to run.

* Our release loads faster and uses less RAM than original.

* Periodical iLok check is bypassed. Performance is stabler than original version.




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comments

  Resident 25.06.2021 1 533
+287
FREEBIE ALERT: This plugin is available for free until October 31st, 2023.

I'm curious to know people's opinion on this since I'm not familiar with the hardware.
be kind :)
  Member 8.05.2022 69
+21
As R2R has said in the past; 'Be careful Free items, they sometimes come with unwanted and unseen features. Such as license checker" -I'm paraphrasing an old NFO from back in the 0** and 1** numbered release days.
  Resident 20.09.2017 17 355
+1917
so nice of them to volunteerly supply for R2R.
  Resident 15.09.2011 1 3916
+1579
In this case you have to have iLok to use it, if I'm not mistaken. So far, all free plugins that use ILok protection have been unusable without a dongle. R2R's release is cracked and doesn't need dongle.
"The real hopeless victims of mental illness are to be found among those who appear to be most normal." - Aldous Huxley, Brave New World Revisited
  Member 1.04.2021 2 57
+41
this is 2023. iLok no more requires hardware dongle
  Member 31.07.2014 439
+108
The plug-in GUI could not be created
Please contact the technical support

HELP！
  Member 17.10.2016 33 613
+2138
Outdated graphics card causing OpenGl problems
  Member 31.07.2014 439
+108
RTX 2070S
  Resident 25.12.2017 6 2164
+840
I've had reoccurring issues with Pulsar's interfaces on a few different machines, running everything from a 670M to a GTX1070, all with the minimum-plus OpenGL, sometimes single session glitches, sometimes ones that were consistently flawed in any/every session, though in *most cases the interfaces still worked... if only partially. I've also known a handful of people personally who've had the same issues, mainly with Pulsar's older/original plugins, like Smasher.
I don't use their tools anymore, I just checked this post since I was curious if they were doing the bastardly iLOK-even-tho-it's-"free" deal.
"Rap is a gimmick, but I'm for the Hip Hop, The Culture." ~ Method Man ~
  Member 31.07.2014 439
+108
I hope R2R can fix this issue. I'm not sure if the genuine plugin has the same issue.
  Resident 25.12.2017 6 2164
+840
It doesn't matter whether they're legit or cracked; in the instances I've seen, the exact same problems occur in both.
"Rap is a gimmick, but I'm for the Hip Hop, The Culture." ~ Method Man ~
  Resident 6.09.2013 7 128
+389
Thanks R2R! You guys rock! I figured they would strip the bullshit out of this right away and indeed they did.

If you're going to give it away for free, Pulsar... then just make it free! Why even tie it to ilok or have copy protection on it in the first place? Its always some ulterior motive with these crafty fuckers. Not that I really give a shit about yet ANOTHER EQ plugin... Like anyone really needs more of those at this point, It's more about the principle of it all. No one should need copy protection on a free plugin, that makes no fucking sense.
  Resident 24.07.2019 15 1020
+877
It's only free for about 2 weeks, after that it will cost $49 (just like they did with Smasher). Think of it as a 100% introductory sale.
  Resident 25.05.2019 321
+141
Thanks Team R2R
Neumann w495 EQ’s were used to master 90% of the vinyl records manufactured from the 1970s to the 1990s. But even after this golden age, many mastering engineers still love this EQ. Why? Because the W495 has wide equalization curves that can be pushed to ridiculous levels while remaining musical. The W495 is an easy-to-use tone shaper for individual tracks. But It can also enhance presence and depth of an entire mix.


Let’s hear what this one can do ?!
  Member 12.01.2021 600
+295
I just matched the curves with ReaEQ in Bertom's Curve Analyzer and added similar harmonics. In a blind test I couldn't differentiate them (significantly enough).
  Resident 25.05.2019 321
+141
It has this for sure !

Because the W495 has wide equalization curves that can be pushed to ridiculous levels while remaining musical
  Member 12.01.2021 600
+295
And you think this doesn't work with other EQs with wide curves?
  Resident 25.05.2019 321
+141
I didn’t say that other EQ’s can’t do that ! That’s you saying that. I liked your comment and that means that I was agreeing with you. I just pointed out what it can do good !
  Member 4.07.2023 70
+28
my fav eq i use the nebula 1
  Member 22.10.2021 390
+126
If it sounds anything like that awesome marketing video music clip, should be well worth a try.
  Resident 29.05.2012 704
+222
I think Wytse (White Sea Studio) has some of these Neumann EQs in his analog chain. Hope he will make a software vs. hardware comparison.
  Member 12.09.2019 100
+48
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSfwqjAhdDs
  Member 28.11.2016 972
+350
Crashing Pro Tools 12.5HD (Audio Utopia). No GUI then quits PT when inserted.

RTX3080 so not an old GPU.
  Resident 25.12.2017 6 2164
+840
RTX3080? Psssht... if you're serious about audio, you need to retire that old-ass relic and get with the times. Quantum is all the rage now; try and keep up.
"Rap is a gimmick, but I'm for the Hip Hop, The Culture." ~ Method Man ~
  Member 29.05.2014 22
+9
quote by midimusicI hope R2R can fix this issue. I'm not sure if the genuine plugin has the same issue.

The plugin has to be installed in the ProgramData folder, instead of Program Files - this should solve the GUI problem
  Member 12.01.2021 600
+295
The Dude, The Man. I chose my standard EQ folder at first and had no GUI for VST2 or 3 (a first with Pulsar Audio), but ProgramData enabled it.

EDIT: The VST2 can still be installed wherever you want (haven't checked this for VST3).
  Resident 2.02.2017 593
+338
Thanks, looks like nothing a simple SymLink can't fix.
  Member 11.11.2020 6 106
+406
Try this morning in plugin doctor vs the 495 of Overloud and Pulsar really has a problem with the transcription we have a sort of peak similar to a cutter blade on the bass shelf of the Pulsar, and it is at +1 even the potentiometer is at 0 while that overloud has a much healthier and more linear curve. I think that this plugin still needs to be improved or that it was scrapped and then put in free plugin for marketing reasons call for tender, to conclude for the moment it does not compete with the 495 of overloud
  Resident 13.12.2012 157
+71
Narrow 2 dB peak at 6 Hz is caused by the hardware transformer so it is in actual fact an accurate emulation. I really wouldn't worry about it, it'll have zero effect on usage and won't get in your way. If anything it could possibly be considered beneficial as it may modulate the higher frequencies slightly, giving a more "analog" result.
  Resident 27.02.2022 550
+141
Guys you should wait for Pulsar to upload the graphic renderer selector !!!!

https://pulsar.audio/faq/

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