The faceplate may look intimidating, but don’t let that deter you from learning this plugin. Don’t get me wrong, I certainly wouldn’t turn down a hardware Massive Passive if offered one, but it’s fantastic to be able to use multiple instances of this plugin in a singular session.
Universal Audio painstakingly modeled the hardware, and the result is a plugin with the same functionality and even more features - all at a fraction of the price. It’s known for its versatility, degree of control and of course, its unparalleled sound quality. The behemoth tube-based hardware unit is a staple in studios the world over. EveAnna and the amazing team at Manley Labs certainly wouldn’t have signed off on this plugin otherwise.
Modeled after (arguably) the greatest equalizer ever created, the Universal Audio Manley Massive Passive does it all, and does it well. Here are some of my favorite equalizer plugins that I use when mixing. You’d be hard pressed to find a popular recording over the past 60 years that didn’t use an equalizer at some stage of production. The history of audio equalization is an interesting one: beginning with incorporation into telephone technology then becoming viable for use in sound for cinema, equalizers eventually made their way into broadcast and music recording.
They are essential tools for bringing the best out of each and every element of a mix. Equalizers have long been one of the most important processors for audio engineers.
