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Acustica Audio CD SoundMaster

ACUSTICA AUDIO
COOLTEC EQP-1 P ROGRAM EQUALIZER PLUG-IN SUITE

Acqua Plugin Series

USER GUIDE

Author Acustica Audio Version 1.0 Modified 24-Nov/2013

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Cooltec EQP-1 Program Equalizer Plug-In Suite – User Guide

ABOUT US
Since the birth of Nebula in the summer of 2005, a dynamic collaboration was born between forward
thinking developers, beta testers, audio engineers and equipment samplers from around the world.
The research and development has gone through many stages and possesses innovative processes and
technologies as of yet unheard of in other products or devices.
The company's goal is to provide the most authentic reproduction of sampled vintage gear and other
high end hardware devices, using the revolutionary technology "V.V.K.T." (Vectorial Volterra Kernels
Technology) without the negative artifacts created by current convolution technology.
After many years of continous work, this creative forward thinking group has developed to a team of
experts in knowing what it takes to serve the best "of both worlds" (digital & analog).

Acustica…Audio Renaissance.

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REFERENCES
 Acustica Audio is a trade mark of Acusticaudio S.r.l.
via Tortini, 9
26900 - Lodi (LO) - Italy
www.acustica-audio.com

 CDSoundMaster
CDS - Classically Defined Sound
Michael Angel
http://CDSoundMaster.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Documentation and Support.....................................................................................5


1.1. Introduction............................................................................................................5
1.2. Sampling Process....................................................................................................5
1.3. System Requirements.............................................................................................5
2. Installation.................................................................................................................6
2.1. Windows.................................................................................................................6
3. Authorization...........................................................................................................10
3.1. Authorization file (.ser file)....................................................................................10
4. General Use..............................................................................................................11
4.1. Overview...............................................................................................................11
4.2. Controls.................................................................................................................11
5. Presets......................................................................................................................13
5.1. High Attenuation..................................................................................................13
5.2. High Boost.............................................................................................................13
5.3. High Boost/Cut......................................................................................................14
5.4. Low Attenuation...................................................................................................14
5.5. Low Boost..............................................................................................................15
5.6. Low Boost/Cut.......................................................................................................15
5.7. Preamp EQ In/EQ Out............................................................................................15
6. Contact and support................................................................................................16
6.1. Contact..................................................................................................................16
6.2. Troubleshooting and bug report..........................................................................16
7. Level.........................................................................................................................16
7.1. Levels information................................................................................................16
8. Copyright(s) & Credits..............................................................................................17
8.1. Copyright(s)..........................................................................................................17
8.2. Credits...................................................................................................................17

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CONTENTS

1. Documentation and Support


1.1. Introduction
The Cooltec EQP-1 Program Equalizer Plug-In Suite is created to provide you with a rare piece of
American Music History. This is a world-class, world-famous, original “Cooltec” designed as the very
first in the “EQP” line, using the original transformers and vacuum tubes. It uses vacuum tubes to
provide the proper gain staging and an inductor for the amazing input frequency processing.

1.2. Sampling Process


The Cooltec EQP-1 Program Equalizer Plug-In Suite is created by Michael Angel,
CDSoundMaster.com, for Acustica Audio. It is the result of more than 220 Hours of research, testing,
recording, editing, creation of graphics, design, and beta testing. The result is the world's most
accurate digital representation of one of the most defining and rare vintage equalizers in the history
of recording.
The highest quality cables, monitoring, and D/A-A/D converters were used to translate the sonic
qualities of this priceless device into the Acqua software technology. Every volume change, gain
change, frequency change is tested and edited and compared to the original device. The result is a
virtually indistinguishable digital replication of this landmark recording device.
The Cooltec EQP-1 is recorded at 96kHz and can be accurately translated to any frequency desired
through a mastering-grade rate conversion. The thinking behind this process is to provide the full
quality of the analog behavior, which means placing all emphasis on quality over cpu resources. The
process is extremely efficient and optimized to be used on current computer technology with a
forward thinking to the future of more powerful systems, but this will be a more cpu-intensive
device than your typical software. Consider the value in having even one instance of the original
EQP-1 in your hardware rack and choose to see the true value in having the best sound that
technology has to offer.

1.3. System Requirements

Windows Mac

Minumu Recommende
Minumum Recommended
m d

Operating System Xp Sp2 Latest 64 bits version


Ram 2 Gb 24 Gb
Hd 120 Gb 120 Gb SSD
Screen Resolution 1024x768 Full Hd
Audio Host VST compatible VST compatible
CPU Dual Core Latest multicore CPU

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2. Installation
IMPORTANT remember to run the installer as administrator (otherwise the .ser file will not be
generated).

2.1. Windows
Run the installer and click “Next”:

Accept the terms of the license agreement and click “Next”:

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Select components to install and click “Next”:

Click “Browse” and select the VST plugin folder:


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Select the VST plugin folder:

Click “Next”:
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Click “Finish”:

NOTE: installer will create an “acustica” folder inside VST plugin folder.

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3. Authorization

3.1. Authorization file (.ser file)


The installation process will create an authorization file (.ser).

Please upload your authorization file using our web function (User Area -> My Licenses -> Requests).

Our GKG System (Global Key Generator) will process/register it as your license.
It will appear in the User Area -> My Licenses -> Archive page and you will receive a copy via email. If
you do not have any license showing, it means your authorization is currently pending with us.

For issues: mailto:[email protected]

4. General Use

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4.1. Overview
The Cooltec EQP-1 is used wherever you want the highest quality audio signal marked by the
unmatched colorful and musical effect that only a “Cooltec” can provide. The original Program
Equalizer concept was designed for “program material”, meaning it was meant to prepare entire
audio programming, music, or complete finished tracks for their final press, distribution, or
broadcast use. Part of this purpose is marked by the design of the 1940's and 1950's, especially in
broadcast, that provided a tailored natural reduced slope from above 10kHz to 25kHz and below
30Hz to 0Hz. This shallow natural slope helped to provide emphasis on the main program material;
namely, the voice. This gives the EQP-1 a particularly vintage quality that we see trend in some
versions of the program equalizer well into the 1960's, while others were designed with a newer
concept in absolute ruler flat performance. Use this eq wherever you want your tracks to shine in the
fore front of your mix with a warm, pronounced, clear, and focused sound.

The natural slope of early program equalizers like the EQP-1, Siemens W295B and others used for
broadcast and early high fidelity recordings, has transitioned in the modern recording industry with
a new way to shape the high frequencies on program material. Namely, when boosting high
frequencies, the slope acts as a bit of a corner frequency like a wide bell shape interacting with the
shelf shape. When boosting, you can boost more volume while retaining an extremely natural,
smooth, silky tone. This is amazing on vocals and clean instruments but works in mastering full
material as well.

4.2. Controls
The Cooltec EQP-1 is a suite of 7 Plug-Ins.
Each Plug-In features Input Gain, Output Gain, and a Boost control.

Each feature of the Cooltec EQP-1 interface are detailed below.

Input Gain
The Input Gain control sets the level at the input of the plugin. The range is
from -∞ dB to +6 dB.

Output Gain
The Output Gain control sets the level at the output of the plugin. The range
is from -∞ dB to +6 dB.

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Drive Control
The “Drive” control is a unique feature not found in similar products from
others brands that comes from Acustica Audio VVKT proprietary technology
and sampling aproach.
It allows you to control the amount of harmonic distortion that is coming
from the analog hardware. The “Input” control acts as the analog signal chain
of the device, where reducing the volume also reduces the harmonic
distortion in accordance. The “Drive” function allows independent control of
this harmonic content, so that the input level can be left alone while making
adjustments to the harmonics. Reducing the harmonics leads to a cleaner
signal with an already clean device. Increasing the harmonics should be
done with moderation. We recommend only increasing the “Drive” by a few
decibels at the most. If you wish to use the Cooltec just for its coloration of
sound and not for equalization, we recommend using the “Preamp” instance
of the device, which contains more harmonic content and are edited at a
slightly higher driven signal to make this aspect of the sound more readily
accessible.

EQ In/Out.
To the right of the 6 EQ Plug-Ins is an up/down switch labelled “EQ In/EQ
Out”.
Click this switch one time to bypass the signal chain. Click it a second time to
engage the signal chain. The Preamp Plug-In labels this control “In/Out” so
that it is not confused for any other function. The Preamp program allows the
user to choose between two settings called “EQ On” and “EQ Off,” and these
are not connected to the “In/Out” function which is designed to engage and
bypass the units processing.
NOTE:: clicking on the controls while pressing “ctrl” on computer keyboard,
the control returns to zero.

Q-Width: five bottons allows you to select the Q shape. Clicking button 5
activates the widest “Q” shape and clicking button 1 activates the narrowest
"Q" shape. This control is only availble in High Boost preset and High
Boost/Cut preset.

5. Presets

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5.1. High Attenuation

Fixed Frequency Shelf Cut Equalization in 1/2dB steps from 0dB to 11dB. Increasing the “Attenuation”
control reduces the wide shelf high frequencies.

5.2. High Boost

High Bell Boost Equalization in 1/2dB steps from 0dB to 11dB.


Five "Q" Bandwidth options.
Frequencies for High Boost: 3kHz, 5kHz, 8kHz, 10kHz, and 12kHz (designated as KCS, meaning KiloCycles
per Second).
The High Boost Plug-In has a “Q” Width” control. These 5 buttons control the width of the bell-shaped
frequency.
Clicking button 1 activates the most narrow “Q” width. Clicking button 5 activates the widest “Q” shape.

5.3. High Boost/Cut

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Simultaneous Boost and Cut on a single controller from 0dB to 11dB in 1dB steps.
Five "Q" Bandwidth options.
Fixed Shelf Cut Frequency with Simultaneous Bell Boost Frequencies: 3kHz, 5kHz, 8kHz, 10kHz, and
12kHz (designated as KCS, meaning KiloCycles per Second).
The High Boost/Cut Plug-In has a “Q” Width” control. These 5 buttons control the width of the bell-
shaped frequency. Clicking button 1 activates the most narrow “Q” width. Clicking button 5 activates the
widest “Q” shape.

5.4. Low Attenuation

Low Shelf Frequency Cut Equalization in 1/2dB steps from 0dB to 11dB.
Frequencies for Cut: 30Hz, 60Hz, and 100Hz (designated as CPS, meaning Cycles per Second).

5.5. Low Boost

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Low Shelf Frequency Boost Equalization in 1/2dB steps from 0dB to 11dB.
Frequencies for Boost: 30Hz, 60Hz, and 100Hz (designated as CPS, meaning Cycles per Second).

5.6. Low Boost/Cut

Low Shelf Simultaneous Boost and Cut Equalization in 1/2dB steps from 0dB to 11dB.
Frequencies for Simultaneous Boost and Cut: 30Hz, 60Hz, and 100Hz (designated as CPS, meaning Cycles
per Second).

5.7. Preamp EQ In/EQ Out

Dynamic Signal Path of the EQP-1 with program selection between EQ In and EQ Out.
Drive - warmth/harmonic distortion control.

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Click the “EQ On” button to use the sound of the electronics of the Cooltec with the EQ set to 0dB and
engaged in the signal path. Click the “EQ Off” button to use the sound of the electronics of the Cooltec
with the EQ removed from the signal path.

6. Contact and support

6.1. Contact
You are welcome to contact us through our website, forum or directly through email.

Info: [email protected]
Support: [email protected]
Licensing: [email protected]
Sales: [email protected]

Website: http://www.acustica-audio.com
Forum: http://www.acustica-audio.com/phpBB3/index.php

IMPORTANT If you absolutely need a reply from Acustica Audio support directly, contact us through
[email protected] but before send us an email or post into forum take the time to do a search,
as it is likely that your question or problem has been addressed previously.

6.2. Troubleshooting and bug report


Acustica Audio is constantly improving his products and adding new features add there is the possibility
of append issues, bugs and crashes. To enable Acustica Audio support you, please provide a complete
system profile as well as a complete description of the problem you're experiencing, including the exact
text and error numbers in any error messages you're getting.

7. Level

7.1. Levels information


Due Acqua Plugin behaves like an analog device and you can increase the gain in the input with the gain
input knob/fader and decrease the output in the output with gain output knob/fader this is known as a
pseudo nominal calibration. This feature could be useful when you try to get more non lineal distortion
from Acqua Plugin emulation program, but you should be warned to overcome the Acqua Plugin
headroom limit. Acqua Plugin is a 64 bit float device is almost impossible to distort but in the last part of
the audio chain you always have a digital to analog converter that is a fixed point device, so your audio
program will distort. In order to avoid nasty noises on loudspeakers Acqua Plugin will cut the sound if the
internally the audio program exceeds the +3 dBFS.

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8. Copyright(s) & Credits

8.1. Copyright(s)
All content included on this document, such as text, graphics, logos, button icons, images, sounds, videos, digital downloads,
data compilations, and software, is the property of Acusticaudio S.r.l. or its content suppliers, and is protected by international
copyright laws. The compilation of all content on this document is the exclusive property of Acusticaudio S.r.l. and protected by
international copyright laws. All software used on this document is the property of Acusticaudio S.r.l or its suppliers and
protected by international copyright laws.

Acustica Audio is a trade mark of Acusticaudio S.R.L.


Nebula is a trade mark of Acusticaudio S.R.L.
Nebula Server is a trade mark of Acusticaudio S.R.L.
Aqua Engine is a trade mark of Acusticaudio S.R.L.
Native Application Tools is a trade mark of Acusticaudio S.R.L.
Virtual Studio Technology is a trade mark of Steinberg
Avid is a trade mark of Avid Technology Inc.
Real Time Audio Suite is a trade mark of Avid Technology Inc.
NVidia is a trade mark of NVIDIA Corporation.
Compute Unified Device Architecture is a trade mark of NVIDIA Corporation.
Windows is a trade mark of Microsoft Corporation.
Streaming SIMD Extensions is a trade mark of Intel Corporation.
Integrated Performance Primitives is a trade mark of Intel Corporation.
Audio Units is a trade mark of Apple Inc.
Mac OS X is a trade mark of Apple Inc.

8.2. Credits
CDSoundMaster is pleased to be an official 3rd Party Developer for Nebula Pro and independent VST Acqua programs. CDS has
been a member of the Acustica Audio community since they began in 2005, and started Beta-Testing in 2006. They released their
first commercial program libraries for Nebula Pro in 2007. CDS has made some of the most highly sought after and rare hardware
devices available for use in the digital world without any loss of the analog character that makes recording a true artform. From
mastering equalizers to rare consoles, from the finest reel to reel tape machines, like those found in R2R and The Apex Tape
Collection, to the rarest vintage devices of the 1950's, CDS strives to prove to the audio community that Acustica Audio sets the
standard for the finest sound quality for a true analog experience, by providing programs that make full use of the VVKT
technology. Please visit their website for more information:
http://www.CDSoundMaster.com

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