Equaliser
TDR Nova
A free parallel dynamic equaliser from Tokyo Dawn Labs, with a paid Gentleman's Edition (GE) that adds bands and further dynamics options.
Before you buy
- Pricing model
- Free[1][2][4] A paid Gentleman's Edition (TDR Nova GE) adds bands, more flexible dynamics processing and smart operations. Tokyo Dawn's GE manual documents six dynamic bands.
- Runs on
- macOS, Windows, Linux
- Logic Pro
- AU version listed for macOS
- Other formats
- VST2, VST3, AAX
We don't list prices: they change often. Check the manufacturer for current pricing. Requirements below are as the manufacturer states them.
Documented features
- Parallel dynamic equaliser.[1]
- Four dynamic EQ bands plus separate high-pass and low-pass filters.[1]
- Bands can be low shelf, bell or high shelf, from 10 Hz to 40 kHz.[3]
- Each band has threshold, ratio, attack and release controls.[3]
- A wideband section (W-Band) processes the part of the signal not covered by the bands, with its own threshold, ratio, attack and release.[3]
- The side-chain source is set for the whole plug-in: internal, external, or internal without the side-chain filter.[3]
- External side-chaining needs a host that supports multi-input plug-ins. In Logic Pro (AU), a bus is assigned as the side chain in the plug-in window. AAX side chains are always mono.[3]
- The processing target is set for the whole plug-in: Stereo, Mono, Left, Right, Sum (mid), Diff (side) or Dual Mono.[3]
- Selected bands can be previewed (soloed) with Ctrl+Shift, or Cmd+Shift on a Mac.[3]
- A Dry Mix control blends the original signal with the processed output.[3]
- The analyser can display the input, output or side-chain signal.[3]
- Linux build added in version 2.2.3.[1]
Specifications
| Maximum bands | 4 dynamic EQ bands, plus high-pass and low-pass filters[1] |
|---|---|
| Dynamic bands (free edition) | 4[1] |
| Current version | 2.2.3[1] |
| Stereo processing | Whole plug-in: Stereo, Mono, Left, Right, Sum (mid), Diff (side) or Dual Mono[3] |
| Side-chain triggering | Whole plug-in: internal, external, or internal without side-chain filter[3] |
| Wideband dynamics | W-Band section[3] |
Compatibility
| macOS | Mac OS X 10.9 or higher[1] |
|---|---|
| Windows | Windows Vista or higher[1] |
| Linux | x86-64 with GLIBC 2.14 or higher[1] |
| Plug-in formats |
Probable per-OS mapping, following the order of Tokyo Dawn's download links: Windows VST2/VST3 (32- and 64-bit) and AAX (64-bit); macOS VST2/VST3/AU/AAX (64-bit); Linux VST2/VST3 (64-bit). |
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Sources
Every fact on this page links to one of these manufacturer sources. Nothing here comes from hands-on testing.
- TDR Nova, Tokyo Dawn Labs. Accessed .
- TDR Nova – Free, Tokyo Dawn Labs. Accessed .
- Nova – Manual, Tokyo Dawn Labs. Accessed .
- Nova GE – Manual, Tokyo Dawn Labs. Accessed .