MickE-Q

MickE-Q is a plugin developed by Acustica Audio and Studio DMI in collaboration with legendary multi-platinum mixing engineer Mick Guzauski. This tool encapsulates Mick’s sonic signature and over 50 years of mixing expertise—crafted into a versatile and musical equalizer for today's producers and engineers, available for Windows and macOS in VST3, AU, and AAX formats.

“I wanted to create an equalizer that combined the characteristics of a vintage inductor-based equalizer and a modern parametric equalizer. The low-frequency and high-frequency bands emulate classic inductor-based equalizers. There is also a 3-band parametric equalizer. The mid parametric band can cover the entire audio spectrum in 3 selectable ranges. A saturator ‘preamp’ is also included to add harmonics.” — Mick Guzauski

Built on a Legacy of Sound

With a career spanning 50+ years, Mick’s credits read like a who’s who of music history: Daft Punk, Pharrell, Janelle Monae, The Weeknd, Kid Cudi, Tyler, The Creator, Prince, Cher, Celine Dion, Sting, Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez, Jamiroquai, Hans Zimmer, Mary J. Blige, Pete Tong, Talking Heads, and many more. His genre-defining mixes are the inspiration behind MickE-Q’s sound.

Hybrid Precision Meets Analog Character

MickE-Q combines the warmth and tone-shaping capabilities of vintage hardware with the precision and flexibility of modern digital tools. It brings a unique hybrid EQ concept to your DAW, designed by one of the most accomplished engineers in music history. A versatile and intuitive EQ built to meet the demands of both musical enhancement and surgical correction.

Whether you’re working on pop, electronic, R&B, or film soundtracks, MickE-Q is engineered to deliver results that stand out in a mix.

Key Features

Hybrid 5-Band Equalizer: Combines inductor-based low and high bands for analog warmth with three parametric mid bands and high/low-pass filters for detailed tonal control.
Powerful Saturation: A harmonic saturation stage (preamp) modeled and fine-tuned to Mick Guzauski’s exact preferences—ideal for adding analog character to any source.
Digital EQ Display & Level Meters: Real-time visual feedback for EQ adjustments and signal level, enabling intuitive and accurate control.
Resizable User Interface: A fully scalable UI ensures workflow flexibility across different screen sizes.
Oversampling & Listening Modes: Selectable oversampling options optimize audio quality and CPU usage. Multiple listening modes aid in critical audio evaluation.

MickE-Q | Launch Video