A faithful Emulation of the Original Motown Music Tone & Film Tone EQs hardware units.

The Motown EQs v2 are two 7-band passive equalizer plug-ins, faithfully emulating the original Music Tone Equalizer and Film Tone Equalizer hardware units used exclusively by Motown engineers during the 1970s.

These EQs revolutionized music production at the time and are still used today in some of the world’s most prestigious recording facilities.

This updated version replaces the original Nomad Factory Motown Retro Bundle. Our engineers have merged the Retro Music-Tone and Retro Film-Tone plug-ins into a single, modernized unit that allows users to select either "Music" or "Film" frequency sets on each of the 7 bands.

This will surely please many sound engineers who previously had to load both plug-in instances to access their preferred frequency curves and Q characteristics. Of course, you can still load two instances of the plug-in to create a 14-band setup—just like with the original separate versions.

Motown EQs v2 features upgraded DSP, a resizable user interface, VST3 support, Apple Silicon compatibility, and many other enhancements.

As with the original hardware, we’ve recreated the proportional Q design—meaning there is no adjustable bandwidth: smaller boost or cut amounts result in a broad Q, while larger adjustments yield a narrower curve. Simply adjust the gain of each fixed frequency band (ranging from -8dB to +8dB) to shape your desired tonal character.

The Motown Music Tone EQ

Inspired by the original hardware used in Motown’s music productions, the Motown Music Tone EQ is a 7-band passive equalizer designed to add warmth, character, and vintage musicality to your mixes. Featuring fixed frequencies and proportional Q, it delivers smooth tonal shaping with a classic analog vibe..

The Retro Film-Tone EQ

Modeled after the rare EQs used for film post-production at Motown, the Motown Film Tone EQ offers a 7-band passive design with fixed frequencies tailored for cinematic clarity and tonal depth. With proportional Q curves and analog-inspired warmth, it’s perfect for dialogue, scoring, and immersive sound design.

Product Requirements

Windows

• Windows 10 or above
• Intel/AMD 64-bit processor
• 64-bit VST / VST3 / AAX host
• Pro Tools 11 or above
• An internet connection is required to authorize the product
• Up to 3 computer authorizations (seats)

macOS

• macOS 10.13 or above
• Intel 64-bit or Apple Silicon
• 64-bit AU / VST / VST3 / AAX host
• Pro Tools 11 or above
• An internet connection is required to authorize the product
• Up to 3 computer authorizations (seats)

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