Luftikus
by lkjb Plugins
by lkjb Plugins
4.8 / 5
(51 votes)
Luftikus is a digital adaption to an analog EQ with fext half-octave bands and additional high frequency boost.
As an improvement to the hardware it allows deeper cuts and supports a keep-gain mode where overall gain changes are avoided.
Luftikus has half-octave bands at 10, 40, 160 and 640 Hz, completed by a high shelf at 2.5 kHz. For adding sparkle to recordings a further high frequency boost at 2.5, 5, 10, 20 and 40 kHz can be used. The overall design was improved to allow deeper cuts. The range -5 to +10 is the original range while below -5 results in cuts unavailable in hardware.
Modes
The hardware adds overall gain which can lead to clipping. To counter this an output trim as well as the "Keep Gain" mode is available. While the trim allows manual adjustments the "Keep Gain" mode will keep (more or less) the overall loudness by reducing gain in non-boosted areas.
The "Analog" mode models a more analog behavior while in "Mastering" the controls become stepped and the "Analog" mode performs better.
As an improvement to the hardware it allows deeper cuts and supports a keep-gain mode where overall gain changes are avoided.
Luftikus has half-octave bands at 10, 40, 160 and 640 Hz, completed by a high shelf at 2.5 kHz. For adding sparkle to recordings a further high frequency boost at 2.5, 5, 10, 20 and 40 kHz can be used. The overall design was improved to allow deeper cuts. The range -5 to +10 is the original range while below -5 results in cuts unavailable in hardware.
Modes
The hardware adds overall gain which can lead to clipping. To counter this an output trim as well as the "Keep Gain" mode is available. While the trim allows manual adjustments the "Keep Gain" mode will keep (more or less) the overall loudness by reducing gain in non-boosted areas.
The "Analog" mode models a more analog behavior while in "Mastering" the controls become stepped and the "Analog" mode performs better.
Downloads
Win 32 VST
(4 Mb)
Win 64 VST
(4.5 Mb)
Mac OSX VST
(3.5 Mb)
Mac OSX AU
(1.8 Mb)
(5 / 5)
The big feature here is 3 bands all covering bass. Nobody seems to include 10 Hz like this does.
скачал LUFTIKUS, он не ставится в вин 7 64? там нет запускающего файла, какие-то иероглифы
Love the Luftikus. However : why does it not read to the automation it writes. Cubase Pro12 WIN10
Buenas, no sé como configurar el archivo para poder meterlo en fl studio. alguien me podria ayudar por favor??
(5 / 5)
Otimo equalizador, uso na posiçao mastering,keep gain para musicas extraidas de cds"o nivelamento fica bom. parabens ao desenvolvedor do plg
(5 / 5)
So far this is the only one works exactly like Màag Q4, I use it to brighten my vocals
(5 / 5)
This is REALLY good if you need a simple EQ with perfectly tuned bands. It's a free clone of a $200+ EQ plugin, and it gets close. In some ways its even better. Can instantly give you great results that more complex EQs can't quite do the same or as easily.
(5 / 5)
Amazing!
(5 / 5)
I ended up being very sceptical about plugins, also on audio interfaces. Went all the way down to the rabbithole and back.. I had to come back and give it a 5 star. I would pay subs to this developer just to see what he comes up with. Great. ps sometimes i read comments and feel like bots are training in p4free section
(5 / 5)
This EQ so beautiful !
Great one!
(5 / 5)
Great little EQ for adding that last bit of sparkle to an instrument track or your main bus... I use the ReaEQ that comes stock with Reaper to do the intricate work and then use Luftikus to add that final tweek... No crash issues. Great Plug-in... AND IT'S FREE !!!!
(4 / 5)
This is awesome I have been trying to find free vts and these are my first to get on my own
(5 / 5)
Impressionante, conheço luftikus faz um tempo, e ficou esquecido logo depois adquiri como brinde o maag 2 e depois o maag 4 da PA, e conheço bem como funciona e como soa (com ganhos sutis e usando o trim para modelar melhor) fato que voltando lfkus, posso dizer que prefiro ele em muitos aspectos! sobretudo nas bandas médias (40, 160, 640, 2.5) porque ele não colore tanto o som (o maag tem uma coloração mais aspera que não me agrada tanto, sobretudo se você ja usa outras saturações na cadeia, e eu prefiro ter controle da saturação do que ter ela demais num eq) Resumindo, baixem ele e seja feliz! é mais fácil de tirar um som com ele, vocal, bateria, etc.! No entanto, a modelagem da AIR band do Maag 2 nos místicos 40k, da PA, tem uma resposta e caracteristica mais fiel do que se espera.
(5 / 5)
Very surprise. Effective and easy to work.
I have several paid EQ plugins including some big names. This is my first go to EQ every time..
That's what i say, those "big names" are only business
(5 / 5)
One of the best plugins that I used, the best EQ go for it.
Where does the equalizer plug-in belong in Music App for Catalina?
Wow, thank you!
(4 / 5)
Amazingly good sounding eq with a graphic EQ kinda application. I currently prefer 7q for this kind of EQ but this is a great plugin. CPU usage is low.
(5 / 5)
Digital audio can be really great - you can make fantastic music/records nearly for free on an epic level. But there are some limitations in the digital audio-world: Generally it´s difficult to handle the high-frequency range. This is one of the few free plugin-eq´s that really makes a good job in treble-boosting (maybe the best). Thanks!
My fl does not detect this plugin even when my pc is 64 bit
(5 / 5)
That 40K high boost is something else.
(5 / 5)
This plug-in makes me feel like the guy in the movie who asks "who are you?" as the good guy does him in. Luftikus, who are you, and why are you giving this away for FREE? It's a great EQ and incredibly responsive. The slightest twist of the knob and you are in new sonic territory. It does what it does so well that I'm tempted to reach for it more often than I should, because this EQ is def not for surgical repair. It enhances character of a track, and does that very very well.
(5 / 5)
Simplesmente maravilhoso, e grátis ainda espetáculo, obrigado!!!
Can't believe this is free. So easy to bring life to muddy or lifeless tracks.
(5 / 5)
the best plugin free ever
(5 / 5)
Tomá no cu vocês todos, esse plugin é bom pra caráleo...
(5 / 5)
Phenomenal EQ....I'd be lost without it. Thank you! Thank You!
(5 / 5)
Amazing, very professional and easy to use!
(5 / 5)
This plugin is the best of the free EQ!
(5 / 5)
This has got to be one of the best character EQs to be had regardless of cost. Absolutely love it. This is right up there with my SSL, Sheps 73, API, EQ Pugins. Thank you!
(5 / 5)
Amazing EQ, particularly on vocals and acoustic guitar! It can really add a top end sheen nothing else can, which for a free plugin is unheard of! The Keep Gain and Trim options are crucial, as well! I'm surprised I don't see them in more EW plugins.
(2 / 5)
Very broad EQ, shows +- 10db up/down but only does +10db and around -5db. Maybe good for some final touches but for tracks I find no use for it. Looks beautiful tho.
Well you are one in a million. Luftikus is undoubtedly the best free EQ out there. Your loss!
I agree with Jim. It is broad and adjusting one band affects another as well. So you can't just add 5db on one band without effecting something else to an extend. This EQ sounds great but you must use ears not numbers to get the best out of it. I give 5 stars anyway.
@Dan And I disgree with Jim, mainly for his 2-star rating due to ignorance. He states that it's good for some final touches and that the GUI looks beautiful, yet he dropped a negative review with a measly 2 stars? That's rather silly considering Luftikus's purpose isn't meant to be a surgical EQ for track mastering; its intended use is for exactly what he said: "for some final touches." I'm respectful of others' opinions - when those opinions make sense. But to complain about what a plugin isn't good at when it was never meant to be that in the first place is simply ridiculous.
(5 / 5)
Holy shit! Does it ever brings out the highs in a recording, def adds sparkle.Stunning.Love it,11/10
Yep, it's one of the best free EQ plugins available!
Very detailed and smart plugin. Thanks to the devs.
(5 / 5)
It Sounds Professional: Great!
(5 / 5)
Absolutely essential. An excellent tool that sounds great.
(5 / 5)
Put this in your bag of tricks. I will use it on 10 tracks and in the final mix... ez and useful.
(5 / 5)
Can't believe it's free. This is one of the best coloring EQs out there.
AGREED!!!! And it sounds totally analog ;)
This should be in your bag of tricks.. it is now my second most favorite plugin next to fabfilter Pro Q2. It has made a world of difference in my recordings!
(5 / 5)
C'est du lourd!!!!! Merci lkjb !!!!
Great warm character. Love the interface. Excellent freeware tool for mastering
This thing is awesome! It made my tracks come alive, I found the exact sound that I was hearing in my head and now my guitar tracks are sick-heavy. Thank you so much for a great plugin.
Hey everyone, I'm having problems installing the vst. Once I've downloaded the .vst file and click on it max opens up and im not sure what to do from there. Usually when i download a max plugin i click on the .amxd file and it immediately opens in ableton, then i save the plugin. Any suggestions on how to get this vst installed? i'm using a mac 10.1 yosemite.
hi! you just have to put it into you vst folder. Yo can find it here library/audio/plugins/vts . Start ableton and you gonna find luftikus in your vst library
(5 / 5)
That's what you're waiting for. It gives your piano Sounds and other natural sounding sources more live an beaf. Great Work
Thanks for generously providing this excellent eq for free.
(5 / 5)
Warm sound. Thanks!
(3 / 5)
Simply, easy and transparent. The keep gain and high boost wins it for me. It's now a permanent part of my chain for correcting/enhancing VO and dialog.
(5 / 5)
Thanks for the luftikus... Very good.
(5 / 5)
A freebee- plugin star! Thanx to the developer :-D :-D
(5 / 5)
I use it on everything. Enough said I reckon.
Unable to save setting in Soundforge or CD Architect. Using Win 7 32 bit.
Every single one of my tracks has had some kind of EQ work done with this beauty. Simple and amazing.
(5 / 5)
5 stars, i love it Thank you very much.
Wow - nice! Thank you for sharing this. This is one of the best values out there - free and one of the best sounding free plugins.
Great Mastering eq. Thanks Ikjb
hey guys, thanks for the luftikus, but once i've downloaded the .vst file, live doesn't open it
Zambo, did you ever get Live to recognize it? If so, how?
Windows: In the folder Program Files (x86) you may need to create a folder VSTPlugins. Save the zip file there and open it there
(5 / 5)
One of the best free EQs, out there. Thank you, lkjb.
(5 / 5)
Adds a real nice color, good for synths!! I don't mind that it looks nice as hell either. THANKS MANE!
It sure is handsome one! props LKJB!!
My number one eq in mastering! Amazing!!!
(5 / 5)
I think, its based on Maag EQ4. With a little development, this plugin should be transformed to payware. Whatever, Amazing EQ, nice colouring. 5/5
I might be wrong but it seems to me that Maag EQ4 came after Luftikus. But it sure and i agree with you, they are similar (EQ frequency, knobs color and nice sounding) ;D
(5 / 5)
MAAG EQ4 FOR FREE...THAT'S THE DEAL HERE... THANKS 4 GREAT VST
(5 / 5)
VERY GOOD COLORING ! THANKS...
(5 / 5)
I've just been using this for a week or so and the sound is superb. I had a couple of sounds that were a bit lost in the mix, a little bit of EQ boost from this and WOW !
Gorgeous image and sound... kate moss eq :)
(5 / 5)
Very good eq plugin.
This is gorgeous and it sounds great - what can I say? Thank You lkjb!