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GOAT EQ

121-Band Musical Equalizer

An equalizer where every band is a note on the chromatic scale. Not 31 arbitrary frequency slots — 121 musically meaningful positions spanning the full audible spectrum.

Each band carries 9 selectable filter types, from surgical notches to broad tilt shelves. Isolate any band in real time. Interact directly with the response curve. Zero latency, scalable CPU.

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Filter Arsenal

9 Filter Types. Per Band.

Every one of the 121 bands can be independently set to any filter type. Run a high pass on the lows, bells across the midrange, a notch on a problem note, and a tilt shelf on the highs — all at once.

Bell

Standard parametric peak/dip. The workhorse.

Low Shelf

Boost or cut everything below the target note.

High Shelf

Boost or cut everything above the target note.

Low Pass 12

12 dB/octave low pass. Rolls off the highs.

High Pass 12

12 dB/octave high pass. Rolls off the lows.

Notch

Surgical reject filter. Eliminates a specific note.

Band Pass

Isolates a frequency region. Everything else is attenuated.

All Pass

Phase rotation only. No magnitude change — creative phase shaping.

Tilt Shelf

Dual-stage spectral tilt around a single note. Brightens one side, warms the other.

Deep Dive

Every Detail, By Design

121 Chromatically-Tuned Bands

Every band sits on a note of the chromatic scale, spanning the full audible range from the lowest octaves to the upper edge of hearing. The spacing isn't arbitrary — it follows a structure rooted in how pitch itself is organized.

9 Independent Filter Types

Bell, low shelf, high shelf, 12 dB/oct low pass, 12 dB/oct high pass, notch, band pass, all pass, and tilt shelf. Each of the 121 bands can be any type — mix a notch on one note with a shelf on the next.

Tilt Shelf

A dual-stage filter that smoothly tilts the spectrum around a chosen note. It boosts one side while cutting the other in a single operation — broad tonal reshaping that would take multiple moves on a conventional EQ.

Isolate Mode

Hold ISO to replace the entire EQ with a bandpass centered on your selected note. Hear exactly what that frequency range is contributing to your mix — in real time, at the Q you've set — before committing to any adjustment.

Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer

A high-resolution FFT display runs behind your EQ curve, showing live spectral content with fast attack and smooth decay. See what you're hearing and hear what you're seeing — simultaneously.

Interactive EQ Graph

The response curve isn't just a display — it's your primary control surface. Click to select bands, drag vertically to adjust gain, drag horizontally to transfer settings between adjacent notes, double-click to reset, right-click for the radial filter menu.

Radial Filter Selector

Right-click any band to open a circular menu with all 9 filter types — each showing a miniature response curve. Select the filter you need without leaving the graph. Faster than any dropdown.

Zero Latency

No samples added to your signal chain. Track through it, mix with it, perform live with it. The processing is real-time in the truest sense — no look-ahead, no buffering, no compromise.

Scalable CPU Load

Bands at unity gain are bypassed at the DSP level — they cost exactly zero CPU. Load scales only with the bands you're actively using. Stack multiple instances without concern.

Compatibility

System Requirements

macOS 11.0 (Big Sur) or later — Intel & Apple Silicon

Windows 10 or later (64-bit)

Linux 64-bit (via VST3)

Formats VST3, AU

DAW Any 64-bit DAW

CPU Intel, AMD, or Apple Silicon

RAM 4 GB minimum

Latency 0 samples

FAQ

Common Questions

How is this different from a parametric EQ?

Parametric EQs let you freely place a handful of bands (typically 6-24) at arbitrary frequencies. GOAT EQ pre-maps 121 bands to musically meaningful positions across the full spectrum, so you navigate by note name instead of frequency number. It's a different mental model — you think in music, not math.

What does ISO (Isolate) mode actually do?

When you hold ISO (or press the 'S' key), the entire 121-band EQ is temporarily replaced with a single bandpass filter at the selected band's frequency and Q setting. This lets you audition exactly what that note is contributing to your audio — in real time — before making any EQ adjustments.

What is the Tilt Shelf filter?

Tilt Shelf is a dual-stage filter that simultaneously applies a low shelf and an inverted high shelf around the same note frequency. The result is a smooth spectral tilt — if you boost, everything below the note gets warmer while everything above gets darker, or vice versa. It's ideal for broad tonal reshaping in a single band.

Does it add latency?

No. GOAT EQ adds exactly 0 samples of latency. It's suitable for real-time tracking, monitoring, live performance, and any context where latency is unacceptable.

How does CPU usage scale with 121 bands?

Bands with gain-based filter types (bell, shelves, tilt shelf) at 0 dB are completely bypassed at the DSP level. CPU cost scales only with the number of bands you're actually using. In typical use, the vast majority of bands are at unity.

What plugin formats and platforms are supported?

VST3 and AU — both included in a single purchase. Works on macOS 11.0+ (Intel and Apple Silicon native), Windows 10+ (64-bit), and Linux (64-bit, VST3). For Pro Tools, you can load GOAT EQ via a VST3/AU wrapper such as Patchwork.

Are all 365 parameters automatable?

Yes. Every band's gain, Q, and filter type, plus the global band selector and active toggle — all 365 parameters are fully automatable from your DAW.

What is the refund policy?

Due to the digital nature of this product, all sales are generally final. Please review the features, system requirements, and FAQ carefully before purchasing. If you experience a technical issue we cannot resolve, contact us at support@goataudio.co.

Stop Thinking in Hertz. Start Thinking in Music.

121 chromatic bands. 9 filter types each. Zero latency. One purchase.

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