Maselec Precision Stereo EQ
Developed in exclusive collaboration with Leif Mases, the Maselec MEA-2 Precision EQ Plug-in is the only officially endorsed EQ that brings you the meticulous craftsmanship and unparalleled finesse of the iconic hardware.
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Developed in exclusive collaboration with Leif Mases, the Maselec MEA-2 Precision EQ Plug-in is the only officially endorsed EQ that brings you the meticulous craftsmanship and unparalleled finesse of the iconic hardware.
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Craft Your Sound With Unmatched Musicality
One Knob, Total Sound Transformation
The MEA-2 is not just another EQ. Each band is voiced to deliver musically useful results across its entire range — from the subtlest mastering corrections to bold tonal reshaping. One move of a knob and you hear the difference immediately, without fighting the controls.
Linear-Smooth Phase Filtering
Surgical precision without phase artifacts. The MEA-2 delivers incredibly smooth EQ curves with vanishing-point accuracy, so corrections sit naturally in the mix. No ringing, no smearing — just the tonal change you asked for and nothing else.
Refine Your Mixes with Precision Metering
The MEA-2 gives you real-time visual feedback on exactly what your EQ is doing — so you can verify what you hear and make confident, repeatable decisions. Match your ears with your eyes for mastering-grade accuracy.
Bring Every Mix Detail to Life
Go beyond the original hardware. Extended frequency ranges, additional filter shapes, and modern workflow enhancements give you capabilities Leif Mases could only dream of when the original MEA-2 was designed — while preserving every ounce of its musical character.
Harness the Power of Modern Workflow Enhancements
A/B comparison, undo history, full preset management, and scalable UI — all designed to keep you focused on the sound. The MEA-2 brings a legendary analog EQ into a modern production workflow without losing what made it special.
The Ultimate Collaboration with Leif Mases
Built in direct partnership with Maselec designer Leif Mases — the engineer behind ABBA, Led Zeppelin, and decades of iconic masters. Every curve, every voicing, and every detail has been approved by the man who created the original hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
The MEA-2 is modeled on the Maselec MEA-2 Precision Stereo Equalizer — a mastering-grade EQ designed by Leif Mases, renowned for its musical voicing and transparent operation. The plug-in was developed in direct collaboration with Leif to ensure every curve and voicing matches the original hardware.
Leif Mases is the founder of Maselec and one of the most respected mastering equipment designers in the world. As an engineer he worked on iconic recordings for ABBA, Led Zeppelin, and many others. His hardware EQs and dynamics processors are found in top mastering studios globally.
The plug-in extends the original design with additional filter shapes, wider frequency ranges, real-time spectral metering, A/B comparison, full preset management, undo history, and a scalable interface — all while preserving the exact musical character of the original analog circuit.
While designed with mastering-grade precision, the MEA-2 excels anywhere you need musical, transparent EQ. It is equally at home on mix buses, vocal chains, acoustic instruments, and any source where you want to shape tone without adding artifacts.
The MEA-2 supports VST, VST3, AU, and AAX on macOS (including Apple Silicon native), and VST, VST3, and AAX on Windows. It works with all major DAWs including Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Cubase, Studio One, and Reaper.
Yes. The MEA-2 runs natively on Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3, M4) with no Rosetta translation required, giving you maximum performance and the lowest possible latency on modern Macs.
The MEA-2 uses PACE iLok for authorization. You can activate on an iLok USB dongle or directly on your computer using machine-based authorization — no physical dongle required. A free iLok account and current PACE drivers are needed.
We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. If the MEA-2 does not meet your expectations for any reason, contact support within 30 days of purchase for a full refund — no questions asked.
Maselec Precision Stereo EQ