FIVER
Key Features
- Five-band parametric EQ modeled after the Neve Portico 5033 with low and high shelf filters and three variable-bandwidth mid bands
- Compensated input drive (0 to 24 dB) adds analog-style harmonic saturation before the EQ stage for tonal coloration
- Independent bypass on every band plus a master bypass for quick A/B comparisons during mixing
- 4x oversampling mode (activated via the Analog Obsession logo) reduces aliasing for transparent high-frequency processing
- Resizable interface from 50% to 200% with touchscreen support and frequency readouts on each band
- Available in VST3, AU, and AAX formats with Apple Silicon native support via Universal Binary
Description
FIVER is a five-band parametric equalizer by Analog Obsession, modeled after the Neve Portico 5033. It features low and high shelf filters with two variable-bandwidth mid bands and a third mid-frequency band, all offering independent bypass switches and a continuous gain range of plus or minus 12 dB.
The low shelf sweeps from 30 Hz to 300 Hz while the high shelf covers 2.5 kHz to 25 kHz. Three mid bands handle 50 Hz to 400 Hz, 330 Hz to 2.5 kHz, and 2 kHz to 16 kHz respectively, each with continuously variable bandwidth for surgical or broad strokes.
A compensated input drive control adds harmonic coloration from 0 dB to 24 dB, giving FIVER the ability to push audio through analog-style saturation before the EQ stage. The output trim adjusts final level from minus 12 dB to plus 12 dB for gain staging.
Clicking the Analog Obsession logo activates 4x oversampling, reducing aliasing at the cost of CPU. The resizable interface scales from 50% to 200% with touchscreen support, and the clean pastel GUI includes frequency readouts on every band for precise adjustments.
Analog Obsession plugins are well-regarded in mixing communities for sound quality and low CPU usage, with users on Reddit comparing them favorably to paid alternatives from Waves and FabFilter. FIVER runs as VST3, AU, and AAX on macOS (including Apple Silicon via Universal Binary) and Windows.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What hardware is FIVER modeled after?
FIVER is modeled after the Neve Portico 5033 five-band equalizer, a high-end studio EQ designed by Rupert Neve. The Portico 5033 is known for its musical character and transparent sound, and FIVER recreates its topology including the shelf and parametric band layout with variable bandwidth controls.
What DAWs are compatible with FIVER?
FIVER works with any DAW that supports VST3, AU, or AAX plugin formats. This includes FL Studio, Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Studio One, Reaper, and Bitwig Studio on both macOS and Windows.
Does FIVER support Apple Silicon Macs natively?
Yes. FIVER version 5.0 runs natively on Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3, M4) as a Universal Binary. It does not require Rosetta 2 emulation, which means lower CPU usage and better performance on newer Macs.
What does the oversampling mode do in FIVER?
Clicking the Analog Obsession logo activates 4x oversampling, which processes audio at four times the session sample rate internally. This reduces aliasing artifacts especially when using the drive control aggressively, at the cost of higher CPU usage.
