Inspired by the tube EQs of the 1960s, Thermionic Culture has developed the Swift and is now bringing the valve design of Pultec, EMI EQ and the like into the modern era with a number of innovative features.
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The Swift’s core electronics are based on a 1950s EMI console, updated with enhanced high-and low-frequency response. The active Baxandall-type EQ has been retained and
I use the swift for tracking and on the masterbus (after Neve MBP). The unit itself is build nicely and the lay-out is clear and simple (could have been sexier).
The sound is addictive, as soon as you start tweaking, there is little that does not make your source material better. I use the last setting on the high-pass with full bass boost quite often.
The alternatives were more modern (semi digital) EQs but the high quality sound of the Swift is unmatched in my opinion!