What is Baxandall EQ?

Baxandall EQ is a special type of shelving equalizer developed by English audio engineer Peter J. Baxandall back in 1950. Its shelves have a wide and gentle Q-factor with a greatly minimized phase shift spread over a wide area, which gives them a very transparent and musical sound. This special trait has kept the Baxandall EQ extremely useful in mixing and mastering for well over half a century.

Whether you want to add presence, sparkle, brightness or air to your highs without making them too harsh, or you want to add thickness and weight to your lows but keep them from getting boomy or muddy, Baxandall EQ is the answer.

TL BaxEQ is based on the simple yet elegant scheme of Baxandall's original analog device, and has the high level of transparency and flexibility that only digital implementation can offer.

Flexible visual interface with multiple display modes allows you to fully monitor audio signal dynamics, while straightforward, realistic controls enable you to get started without any confusion or hassle.

TL BaxEQ | Classic Baxandall EQ for Gentle Tone Shaping

BaxEQ Rack Unit

TL BaxEQ Rack Unit

TL BaxEQ rack consists of two separate sections for high and low frequency control. The analog-style interface lets you easily adjust the shape of the Bax shelves, set the gain level for each, and cut any unwanted edge frequencies for the best hit in your mix. For best results, you can always monitor the input/output signal and the shape of the EQ curve on the visual display.

Animated EQ Curve | TL BaxEQ

Animated EQ Curve

Animated EQ Curve lets you follow exactly how BaxEQ affects certain frequencies in real time. Changes to any parameter are immediately shown on the graph, giving you a better understanding of the Bax shelves shape and allowing you to achieve the desired results in a quicker way.

Accessibility Features

With a fully scalable interface and the option to customize the info shown on the display, you can arrange your TL BaxEQ workspace in the most convenient way possible. 

The lightest DSP ensures minimal CPU usage: you can handle multiple plug-in instances without any visible load on your device. 

No DAW? No Problem! TL BaxEQ comes in both VST and Standalone formats, so you don't necessarily need a DAW to utilize all its features.

Totally customizible interface | TL BaxEQ
TL BaxEQ | Classic Baxandall EQ by ToneLib

System Requirements:

TL BaxEQ comes in 64-bit VST / VST3 / AU / Standalone.

Windows 11, 10, 8, 7 or Vista (64-bit only);

macOS 10.13 or higher (64-bit only);

Ubuntu 18 or higher (64-bit only);