Tilt n Bands
Full Tube Mastering Equalizer
Tilt n Bands is a full-tube mastering equalizer inspired by a vintage circuit first encountered decades ago. Built from a hand-drawn schematic and refined through years of experimentation, it delivers a musical, immersive tone that feels both nostalgic and precise. The design blends classic valve character with modern studio requirements, featuring a transformer-balanced tube stage and a carefully implemented Tilt control. The result is an equalizer that shapes tone broadly yet musically, making it an intuitive and powerful tool for mastering, mix-bus work, and tonal enhancement where character matters as much as accuracy.
A Vintage Circuit Reimagined for the Studio
Tilt n Bands originates from a hand-drawn equalizer schematic that left a lasting impression for its musicality and depth. Years later, that memory became the foundation for a studio-grade mastering equalizer designed to preserve the soul of the original circuit.
Full-Tube Signal Path with Modern Refinement
The original design was evolved with the addition of a transformer-balanced tube stage, improving headroom, stability, and compatibility with professional mastering chains while retaining the unmistakable warmth of the vintage topology.
Musical Control Through Tilt and Bands
The Tilt control enables broad tonal shifts with a single movement, allowing fast, intuitive balance adjustments. Combined with the band controls, Tilt n Bands excels at subtle shaping, glue, and tonal enhancement without disturbing mix integrity.
Designed for Mastering and Critical Listening
Tilt n Bands is engineered for mastering and high-resolution tracking applications where nuance, cohesion, and musicality are essential. It delivers a refined yet emotionally engaging sound that rewards careful listening.
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Specifications
| Hard Wire Bypass | Yes |
| Q Factor Range | 0.5 – 5 |
| Audio Transformers | IGS Custom (input and output) |
| Input Impedance Balanced |
10 kΩ |
| Output Impedance Balanced |
600 Ω |
| Operating Level | +4 dBu (nominal) |
| Maximum Output Level | +19 dBu |
| Noise Level | −79 dB |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz – 40 kHz ±0.3 dB |
| THD+N | 0.2% (1 kHz @ +19 dBu) |
| Crosstalk | >70 dB |
| Voltage | 230 / 115 V AC |
| Power Consumption | 64 W |
| Power Supply | Internal, linear |
| Shipping Weight | 11 kg |
| VU Meter | Magic eye |
| Tube Complement | 6 × 6N1P, 2 × 6E2 |
| Application | Mastering, tracking |













