How to Clone Any Analog EQ into a Plugin with Q-Clone
May 07, 2026 | 18,520 Views
Ever wished you could use your favorite piece of boutique analog gear on every single track in your mix? In this video, Yoad Nevo (Sia, Pet Shop Boys, Air) shows you exactly how to clone the sonic signature of any analog EQ - whether it is a high end rack device or even an EQ pedal - and turn it into a real time convolution filter.
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