3 essential EQs for boosting bass

Here’s a selection of the very best EQ plugins for beefing up your bass or spicing up those subs

KUSH AUDIO HAMMER DSP ($149)

Kush Audio’s analogue-modelled plugins are making some big waves right now, and Hammer DSP is no exception. Based upon A-Designs’ über-rare outboard EQ, the Hammer DSP has a powerful yet pristine sound when boosting bass, making it ideal for adding serious warmth and weight to your 808s.

SOUNDTOYS SIEQ ($129)

If you’re looking to add some serious analogue mojo to your bass, SieQ has you covered. Modelled on a vintage Siemens EQ, SieQ has a low band that makes light work of adding depth and richness to any bass; and there’s a fantastic Drive control for adding gritty, ballsy saturation.

UAD PRECISION EQ (£149)

Intended primarily for mastering work, Precision EQ is also a winner for making adjustments when mixing bass. The low shelf adds plenty of clean gain to your subs, while the higher bands are a lethal weapon for shaping distorted synths without adding unpleasant EQ phase distortion into the mix.