Carbon Q connected EQ and Volume balance for your whole mix
CARBON Q in Mid Side with the gold mid curve and the blue side curve both on screen at once across the session
Dynamic Mode running on the MIX instance in CARBON Q, with the moving curve drawn under the static one and the three band amounts along the bottom of the EQ

CARBON Q | Connected EQ For Your Whole Mix

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Getting a song to sound professional comes down to two things: how loud each part is, and how the EQ of each part fits together.

CARBON Q helps you get both right for your vocals, music, drums and bass, all from one window. Every channel is connected, so each one is set with the rest of the mix in mind.

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CARBON Q bypassed across a rock mix, with the MIX instance and every agent muted and their curves dimmed

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CARBON Q bypassed across a pop mix in Mid/Side, with the MIX instance and every agent muted and their curves dimmed

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Connected EQ

Mix, Vocals, Drums, Bass, Music all connected to get you the perfect EQ and volume balance for your mix.

Advanced Controls

Multi-band dynamic control, mid side, reference track matching, max quality linear phase filters.

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The CARBON Q role picker cycling through MIX, VOCALS, MUSIC, DRUMS and BASS as each instance is placed on its channel
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Connected EQ

CARBON Q goes on your output, and on your vocals, music, drums and bass. They connect the moment they load. From any window you can control every channel's EQ, level and its preset.

A close-up of the CARBON Q analysis tray, all five instance icons armed in gold under the GO button, ready to analyze the whole session in one pass
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Analyze Everything

Loop the busiest part of your song and press ANALYZE. Press GO and CARBON Q analyzes your mix.

The CARBON Q preset browser outlined in gold, showing the ten Smart Presets closest to the analyzed audio
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Smart Presets

CARBON Q compares your song against world class reference mixes and puts the ten closest matches at the top of the preset browser. Each one sets the tonal balance and the volume balance of every channel at the same time, taken from a mix that already works.

One record becoming a preset: an album sleeve feeding the mix, vocals, music, drums and bass roles, each with its own EQ curve and level
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Turn Any Song Into A Preset

Drop a record you love into the reference tracks tab. CARBON Q separates it into vocals, music, drums and bass, measures the tonal balance of each part and how loud each one sits against the rest, then turns all of that into a preset.

A reference track selected in CARBON Q, with every channel in the session moved to match its tonal balance and levels
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Full Flexibility

Select a reference and CARBON Q applies the EQ and volume changes to match its sonic blueprint. Or, unlink the agents to take just the vocal balance from one song and the drums from another. 

The same EQ move in two plugins: the output meter rises in an ordinary EQ and holds steady in CARBON Q
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Level Matched EQ

Louder always sounds better for a moment, which is how an EQ move can fool you. CARBON Q holds the output steady in real time while you work.

CARBON Q in Mid Side with the gold mid curve and the blue side curve both on screen at once across the session
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Mid Side - Easier Than Ever

Mid side mode gives you full control over the space and depth of your mix. Yellow is mid, blue is side, just click the other EQ line to switch instantly.

Dynamic Mode running on a CARBON Q MIX instance, with the moving curve under the static one and the three band amounts below
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Dynamic Mode

Dynamic Mode holds each channel to its tonal balance target by controlling peaks. Fully adjustable across every instance.

Impulse response comparison: an unprocessed transient, a leading EQ in minimum phase and in linear phase at 1,509 ms, and CARBON Q matching the linear phase shape at 41 ms
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Fast, And Transparent

CARBON Q runs max quality linear phase filters. Measured against a leading linear phase EQ at its maximum resolution, the frequency response matches within 0.13 dB, at 41 ms of latency instead of 1,509 ms.
01

Connected EQ

CARBON Q goes on your output, and on your vocals, music, drums and bass. They connect the moment they load. From any window you can control every channel's EQ, level and its preset.

02

Analyze Everything

Loop the busiest part of your song and press ANALYZE. Press GO and CARBON Q analyzes your mix.

03

Smart Presets

CARBON Q compares your song against world class reference mixes and puts the ten closest matches at the top of the preset browser. Each one sets the tonal balance and the volume balance of every channel at the same time, taken from a mix that already works.

04

Turn Any Song Into A Preset

Drop a record you love into the reference tracks tab. CARBON Q separates it into vocals, music, drums and bass, measures the tonal balance of each part and how loud each one sits against the rest, then turns all of that into a preset.

05

Full Flexibility

Select a reference and CARBON Q applies the EQ and volume changes to match its sonic blueprint. Or, unlink the agents to take just the vocal balance from one song and the drums from another. 

06

Level Matched EQ

Louder always sounds better for a moment, which is how an EQ move can fool you. CARBON Q holds the output steady in real time while you work.

07

Mid Side - Easier Than Ever

Mid side mode gives you full control over the space and depth of your mix. Yellow is mid, blue is side, just click the other EQ line to switch instantly.

08

Dynamic Mode

Dynamic Mode holds each channel to its tonal balance target by controlling peaks. Fully adjustable across every instance.

09

Fast, And Transparent

CARBON Q runs max quality linear phase filters. Measured against a leading linear phase EQ at its maximum resolution, the frequency response matches within 0.13 dB, at 41 ms of latency instead of 1,509 ms.

The CARBON Q role picker cycling through MIX, VOCALS, MUSIC, DRUMS and BASS as each instance is placed on its channelA close-up of the CARBON Q analysis tray, all five instance icons armed in gold under the GO button, ready to analyze the whole session in one passThe CARBON Q preset browser outlined in gold, showing the ten Smart Presets closest to the analyzed audioOne record becoming a preset: an album sleeve feeding the mix, vocals, music, drums and bass roles, each with its own EQ curve and levelA reference track selected in CARBON Q, with every channel in the session moved to match its tonal balance and levelsThe same EQ move in two plugins: the output meter rises in an ordinary EQ and holds steady in CARBON QCARBON Q in Mid Side with the gold mid curve and the blue side curve both on screen at once across the sessionDynamic Mode running on a CARBON Q MIX instance, with the moving curve under the static one and the three band amounts belowImpulse response comparison: an unprocessed transient, a leading EQ in minimum phase and in linear phase at 1,509 ms, and CARBON Q matching the linear phase shape at 41 ms
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This bundle contains all 12 Mastering The Mix plugins. They analyze your audio and guide you to make the best decisions for your music. You’ll solve the hardest problems you face in the studio and create better-sounding music when you use our plugins
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Mac System Requirements

OS X 10.15 or higher. 64-bit AU, VST 3 or AAX host.
Apple Silicon Native.

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Windows System Requirements

Windows 10 or higher. 64-bit VST 3 or 64-bit AAX host.

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Mac System Requirements

OS X 10.15 or higher. 64-bit AU, VST 3 or AAX host.
Apple Silicon Native.

Download Mac Installer

Windows System Requirements

Windows 10 or higher. 64-bit VST 3 or 64-bit AAX host.

Download Windows Installer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CARBON Q?

CARBON Q is an eleven band EQ spread across your whole session. A MIX instance on your output channel and agents on your vocals, music, drums and bass let you set the tonal balance and volume balance of every channel from one window.

Can CARBON Q match the sound of a reference track?

Yes. Drop any song into the reference tracks tab and CARBON Q separates the stems, measures the EQ and volume balance of each part, and turns it into a preset for your whole session. To use a reference on one channel only, unlink that agent and choose the reference there.

Does CARBON Q move my DAW faders?

No. Each instance sets its own output gain on the channel it sits on, so your faders and automation stay exactly where you left them.

Do I need an instance on every channel?

No. Use the roles that match your session. Always keep a MIX instance on your output channel, because it calculates the Smart Presets from the whole session and shares them with the agents.

Does my audio get uploaded anywhere?

No. Analysis and stem separation run on your machine. Nothing leaves your computer.

Does CARBON Q add latency?

CARBON Q uses max quality linear phase filters with 41 ms of latency. It reports that latency to your DAW, so everything stays in time. If you need low latency monitoring while recording, use your DAW's low latency mode.