EQ550b vs HoRNetH76
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EQ550b
This audio effect plugin emulates a classic American equalizer from the late 1960s, offering four bands of equalization with selectable frequencies and proportional Q. It provides a wide range of tonal variations for professional audio manipulation and can be used as a standalone app or an AUv3 plugin.
- Modeled vintage EQ
- Four bands of equalization
- Selectable frequency centers
- Proportional Q filter
- Stereo, Mid, or Side EQ modes
- AUv3 plugin compatibility
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EQ550b AUv3 plug-in — comes as time-limited Demo-version for you to try. It gives you 5 minutes of Free play time. (You can reload the EQ550b AUv3 plug-in as many times as you want, thereby you get the Demo period again and again.) Unlimited version of EQ550b AUv3 plug-in comes as In-App Purchase. Based on Classic American EQ from the late '60s, the EQ550b is a continuation of the EQ that played a major role in the history of music recording, but with an additional filter band and several new frequencies. With a surprisingly wide range of tonal variations, the EQ550b is an invaluable and professional audio tool with great flexibility and excellent sonic ability. Features: • Standalone and AUv3 plug-in; • Precise port of Rack Extensions plug-in; • Modeled vintage EQ; • Four bands of classic American equalization; • Each band offers seven selected frequency centers; • 15 dB of boost/cut per band; • EQ band 1 and 4 offer shelf/peak switching; • Proportional Q narrows filter Q at extremes; • Stereo (Mono), Mid or Side EQ modes; • Undo/Redo; • A/B comparison; • 2x/4x/8x Upsampling; • Macro controllers; • Built-in Gain Match; • Scalable GUI. Rather than offer a huge assortment of complex features, the EQ550b provides exactly the right number of controls. Its four EQ bands are overlapped significantly to aid in dual roles as problem solver and sweetening device with each band offering seven switchable filter frequencies that span four-to-five octaves. These frequencies, purposely selected to be musical rather than numeric. Making use of Proportional Q intuitively widens the filter bandwidth at minimal settings and narrows it at higher settings without the need for additional bandwidth controls. This unique feature minimizes the «phase-shift» sound found in many equalizers. The EQ550b extends the features of the original hardware and joins the flexibility of the digital world to the character of the analog processing. Allows you to choose between equalizer modes (Stereo, Mid, Side) and remove analogue saturation from the processing circuit to deliver pure digital sound. To use EQ550b as a plug-in, you need an AUv3-compatible host app like GarageBand, Auria, AUM, Cubasis and more — EQ550b will appear in the list of Audio Unit extensions for effect plug-ins in the host app.
HoRNetH76
This audio plugin emulates a vintage FET compressor, offering classic warmth and modern versatility for music production. It provides precise control over compression, saturation, and signal levels, with features like "All Button Mode" and automatic gain compensation.
- Vintage FET compressor emulation
- "All Button Mode" and five ratio settings
- Analog amplifier emulation bypass
- Automatic gain compensation
- Adjustable input/output levels
- Automatic and manual attack/release times
- Parallel compression mix control
- Variable oversampling
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Unlock the true potential of your audio production with the HoRNet H76 compressor limiter plugin, designed to bring classic vintage sound and modern versatility right to your fingertips. This powerful tool is perfect for producers and engineers looking to add warmth, character, and precision to their mixes. Inspired by the timeless sound of a renowned vintage FET compressor, the HoRNet H76 faithfully captures its smooth, musical compression that suits any genre. What sets the HoRNet H76 apart is its comprehensive analog emulation. Every nuance of the original unit’s warmth and saturation is meticulously replicated, from the input and output transformers to the internal Class A amplifiers. This ensures that the plugin provides an authentic analog experience, enhancing your audio with the rich, classic tones of vintage gear. Key Features: - HoRNet H76 offers five distinct ratio settings, including the legendary “All Button Mode,” allowing you to tailor the compression to your needs, whether you’re after gentle compression or aggressive limiting. The built-in VU meter lets you monitor input, output, and gain reduction levels with precision, ensuring you always control your signal. -One of the standout features of the HoRNet H76 is its ability to bypass the compressor while keeping the analog amplifier emulation active. This gives you the option to use the plugin solely as an analog saturation tool. The automatic gain compensation feature ensures that volume changes caused by gain reduction are smoothly managed, providing a consistent output level without the need for manual adjustments. -Adjusting input and output levels is made easy with pre and post emulation controls, allowing you to precisely shape your signal path. The automatic input level setting helps you achieve the desired gain reduction effortlessly, saving you valuable time during mixing. You can also link input and output controls to maintain consistent signal levels, ensuring a smooth and balanced sound. -The HoRNet H76 offers both automatic and manual settings for attack and release times. This allows you to either let the plugin match the dynamics of your audio automatically or take full control and dial in the exact timing settings that your track requires. -For those who love parallel compression, the plugin includes a mix control to blend the compressed signal with the original, giving you even more creative options. To ensure pristine audio quality, the HoRNet H76 features variable oversampling, selectable from 2x to 8x with automatic settings. -The bypass button allows for quick A/B comparisons, while separate controls for analog emulation and noise allows you to customize your sound further -The HoRNet H76 includes convenient load and save buttons for managing your presets, making it easy to recall your favorite settings or experiment with new ones. Additionally, the plugin comes with 13 factory presets that cover the most common compression uses, providing a great starting point for your projects. The HoRNet H76 compressor limiter plugin is the ultimate tool for achieving professional-grade compression and limiting, enhanced with authentic analog warmth. Elevate your productions with unparalleled control and flexibility. Whether you’re working on music, film scores, or broadcast audio, the HoRNet H76 will become an indispensable part of your workflow.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: HoRNetH76 at free against EQ550b's free with in-app purchases. HoRNetH76 also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). EQ550b's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. EQ550b sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and HoRNetH76 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
HoRNetH76 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 6 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
| Parameter | EQ550b | HoRNetH76 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (13 ratings) | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RRS, OOO | HoRNet SRL |
Customer experience
EQ550b
HoRNetH76
In-app purchases
EQ550b
- RRS EQ550b Unlimited$4.99
HoRNetH76
- full version$9.99








