Oxford EQ
One of the best EQs on the market and it sounds great too.
Harness the power of the world-class OXF-R3 console in this 5-band parametric EQ, designed for the demands of modern production with the flexibility and transparency professionals need.
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Description
The Sonnox Oxford EQ brings the iconic power of the OXF-R3 console to your digital audio workstation, offering unmatched clarity and precision. Designed for professional-grade audio production, this 5-band parametric EQ provides four distinct EQ types that suit a wide range of tasks, from corrective adjustments to tonal shaping. With ultra-low noise and transparent performance, it allows you to make precise edits without coloring the sound. Whether you’re working on music, film, or live audio, the Oxford EQ’s intuitive interface and flexibility make it an essential tool, trusted by Grammy-winning producers and leading engineers worldwide.
A Modern EQ with a Heritage of Excellence
The Oxford EQ isn’t just rooted in history—it’s still leading the way in today’s most demanding productions. Built on the legacy of the iconic OXF-R3 console, this EQ plugin has evolved to meet the needs of contemporary music, film, and live sound engineers. Its sound-shaping capabilities, ultra-low noise, and transparency make it a staple in studios around the world, trusted by Grammy-winning producers and top-tier engineers.
Whether you’re working on music mixes, film scores, or live sound environments, Oxford EQ delivers precision control for everything from intricate frequency carving to broad, musical adjustments. Its four versatile EQ types give you the flexibility to handle everything from corrective surgery to tonal shaping, all while maintaining a musical, natural sound that has made it a favourite for decades.
Whether you’re working on music mixes, film scores, or live sound environments, Oxford EQ delivers precision control for everything from intricate frequency carving to broad, musical adjustments. Its four versatile EQ types give you the flexibility to handle everything from corrective surgery to tonal shaping, all while maintaining a musical, natural sound that has made it a favourite for decades.
Four Distinct EQ Types
- Type 1: A versatile, SSL E-style EQ, Type 1 provides smooth, transparent results with minimal effort, making it the ‘go-to’ for everyday mixing needs where balance and clarity are essential.
- Type 2: Designed for more remedial work, this mode offers asymmetrical cut and boost curves, making it highly effective for resonance control and corrective EQing. It excels in drums, percussion, and other transient-heavy instruments.
- Type 3: Based on classic console EQs like the Neve and SSL G series, Type 3 provides softer, musical curves perfect for tonal shaping on vocals, instruments, or entire mixes.
- Type 4: The go-to choice for mastering, Type 4 delivers smooth, gentle curves that help blend and balance entire tracks, giving them a cohesive, polished finish.
Industry-Leading Performance, Trusted by Professionals
Oxford EQ is more than a legacy—it’s a tool that continues to shape the sound of modern music and film. Whether it’s in the studio of a Grammy-winning producer or used in the final stages of a film mix, Oxford EQ remains a trusted choice for professionals who need absolute precision and uncompromising sound quality. Its intuitive interface and versatile features make it accessible for any audio engineer looking to elevate their craft.
More 'console-grade' than many of the workhorse EQs we're used to nowadays. Music Tech Magazine
GML-8200 EQ Upgrade
Exclusively for Pro Tools HDX users, this GML-8200 emulation is the only one developed with and endorsed by George Massenburg.
It faithfully reproduces the characteristics of the legendary GML-8200 hardware EQ, renowned for its ability to deliver airy, detailed top-end frequencies. Perfect for mastering engineers seeking extra precision and clarity.
The GML option is available as an upgrade to Oxford EQ HDX owners through their user areas.
It faithfully reproduces the characteristics of the legendary GML-8200 hardware EQ, renowned for its ability to deliver airy, detailed top-end frequencies. Perfect for mastering engineers seeking extra precision and clarity.
The GML option is available as an upgrade to Oxford EQ HDX owners through their user areas.
What our customers say 5 Reviews
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EQ Notes
And there was I thinking that all equalisers sounded about the same. In a way, this equaliser sounds like nothing; it does no harm. But here's the thing: it's the first equaliser I've used (and I've used many) that has consistently turned my attention back to the music, and even the lyric, rather than the equalisation adjustments in hand. It's by far the best sounding eq I've used.
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Oxford EQ
For all my critical EQ and even as my goto EQ the Oxford EQ is my first choice: great Sound and easy-to-use interface. Just Unbeatable.
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Oxford EQ
After this EQ being on my radar for so long I finally took the plunge and I'm glad I did. I have used it on 3 recent mixes and it just makes the sometimes complex task of tone shaping in a mix much easier. I can hear what it's changing easily to evaluate if I'm going in the right direction, and easily change what I'm doing if I started in the wrong place. The filters are amazing. For the first time ever I was able to simply focus room mics with the filters along. This is now my goto EQ.
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Perfection is not attainable, however...
"Perfection is not attainable, however..The difference between ordinary and extraordinary EQ is that little extra that has Oxford EQ .. that attitude that this wonderful plugin has acquired over the years. Hats Off to Sonnox for doing such a great job by creating this wonder! jkalmao. Mix & Mastering Engineer
Compatibility
Licencing
- Local MachineInstall directly on your computer.
- iLok DeviceRequires an iLok2 or iLok3 USB dongle (latest drivers required).
- iLok CloudActivation via iLok Cloud requires an active internet connection (only one activation can be assigned to iLok Cloud; the other must be on a Local Machine or iLok Device).
Each Oxford plugin license includes two simultaneous activations.
With an iLok account, you can authorise each activation on one of the following devices:
Supported Formats
- Audio Unit (AU)
- VST3
- AAX-NativePro Tools 11 or later.
- AAX-DSPPro Tools Ultimate, Pro Tools HD, or Avid VENUE systems.
Compatible plugin formats for various digital audio workstations (DAWs):
Supported Operating Systems
- macOSmacOS 10.13 High Sierra or later.
- WindowsWindows 10 (64-bit) or later.
Our plugins are compatible with the following operating systems:
For compatibility with older systems, please contact our support team.
AAX-DSP Instances per chip
Number of AAX-DSP instances per chip (varies by sample rate):
Variant
44.1/48 kHz
96 kHz
192 kHz
5-Band EQ & Filters Mono
16
8
3
5-Band EQ & Filters Stereo
9
4
2
5-Band EQ Mono
31
15
7
5-Band EQ Stereo
18
8
4
3-Band EQ Mono
38
18
8
3-Band EQ Stereo
22
10
5
Filters Mono
30
14
6
Filters Stereo
16
8
3
Documentation
For detailed setup instructions and additional usage tips, please refer to the user guide.
Oxford EQ User Guide.
