Just HYPED? Pulsar Modular P422 Fairuz EQ

The Pulsar Modular P422 Fairuz EQ gets a lot of hype of the Pulsar Modular community/ But is it justified?
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P422 Fairuz will bring out the natural resonance and richness of the instrument you are EQ-ing. Even at extreme boosts or cuts, the integrity of the sound is maintained.
P422 Fairuz is a versatile channel proportional EQ. Each point of the stepped frequencies is tuned by ear for that sweet spot. Still, the option to switch the band to continuous operation is provided for power users. Bands can be either peak or a punch (push/pull) curve. Fairuz does not emulate any hardware design. It is an original design free from the limitations and sonics of existing hardware equalizers.
Features
4 Bands: L, LM, HM, H.
2 Shelves, Low and High.
2 Filters: HPF & LPF
Step or continuous frequencies and gain.
Proportional Q.
Tremor circuit for low end shaping.
Unique Peak or cut/boost bands.
Zero sample latency.''

[@grungefire]

Since ive got my hands on a few Pulsar Modular plugins, I’ve found that my GAS has reduced tremendously. The next best thing becomes less appealing as I already have a set of tools that work brilliantly. Fairuz took some time for me to comprehend. I’ll give you that. Early on I was trying to use it as normal eq and only later I realized that, when used to boost or minimize resonances in a recorded instrument or vocals, that it really clicked for me. It made my acoustic guitar sing in a way I didn’t know it could. Of course, use cases for everyone would be different. This was just mine. ❤

[@audiotoolshed]

This plugin just has EQ curves feeding into a harmonics circuit - there's no magic happening. You could get the same result with basically any EQ, it wil take more work though. I point out that in the video. That's why I use the tools analogy - if it works - great. If not - there will be a different plugin that will get you there.

[@grungefire]

@@audiotoolshedIf you say so buddy. If you say so. 😅😅😅

[@jinxradar]

I don’t think you gave this EQ a fair shake TBH. I think it has curve choices, movement and harmonics that differentiate it from a standard digital EQ.

[@audiotoolshed]

Well I am not biased: Edited: The “tuned by ear” curves have 1 fixed curve over the entire logarithmic frequency spectrum ( goes for all eq bands), adding them will behave like any digital eq, multiple bands will phase cancel with a standard digital eq and the harmonic by default is a standard soft second and third harmonic . When you enable the hammer icon it adds generic , pretty linear harmonics after the eq, like so many emulations. I don’t see the specialty in this plugin other than the hype of the brand.

[@jinxradar]

@@audiotoolshedyou are ever so certain! I wish I had your confidence 😅. So I am hearing some movement and fluctuations in the boosts as well which the developer has confirmed. The Tremor circuit also sounds like it is doing something different to me. Like I said, I think there’s more to this EQ than you state. You are normally quite even handed which is why this review stood out as unduly negative.

[@audiotoolshed]

Yup I am certain. The bands move a tiny bit - the high band the ''most'' . Tremor is like what i showed - you see the frequency changes when you turn it up. Its very easy to do a phase cancelling test with this plugin - you get results that show clean EQ behaviour. I am always fair, and I present the results how I found them. Assuming I am not I actually find insulting. But that said, I think you dont like what that outcome is. Its easy to focus on the parts I dont like about the plugin - but you should absolutely include all the positives I mention.

[@jinxradar]

@@audiotoolshedYou definitely know more about testing plugins than I do and I respect that. I will keep listening and evaluating. Don’t be too easily insulted though. This may sound harsh but you’re not too proud to pull the wacky faces in your thumbnails for extra views, so I think it’s fair game for viewers to ask questions about motivations.

[@audiotoolshed]

O I embrace people commenting and asking stuff for sure, nothing wrong with that. The more the better. Thumbnails is a whole different discussion. In an ideal world people would click on a video with the bare minumum needed, but in this day and age unfortunately that doesnt happen. Its all about engagement. Blame the viewer's behaviour ;-)

[@AudiophileEthernetCable]

Cult members are always "special". There is no point in trying to reason. Thank you for the realistic review.

[@audiotoolshed]

Yeah. Some audio developers excel in creating cults.

[@yurikalashnikov2460]

I’d love for you to do a review of the Pulsar Modular P44 Magnum. It’s a spin off from the P42 which had almost 100 pages of complaining about the price on gearspace. The word is that the P44 has a really nice clipper at the end of the circuit and the eq parts are excellent on bass material. I would love to hear your honest take on it.

[@audiotoolshed]

Yeah maybe. I am not really inclined to look at it, I prefer new plugins since this is a review site. Maybe they will release a p40 which is based upon the sound of the winds of northern sunsets or something.

[@yurikalashnikov2460]

@@audiotoolshed lol reasonable

[@marksaxon]

Between TDR Nova GE, Acustica Audio's Coffee & Analog Obsession's SSQ (SSL EQ), I have pretty much covered any kind of EQ that I need. It seems like all of these other EQs is a null test against each other which might not be fair. I mean sure if you spent the time and pulled up SPAN, you could figure it out but seems like all of them are just a curve specific to tried and true EQs of the past 50 years. Cool video and this isn't a slam against your review or to anyone else who likes the options. It's kind of daunting to me with all of the options and I wonder if there is a breaking point of how much further we can take the concept of an EQ.

[@audiotoolshed]

You're concerns are valid, and it goes for other types of plugins as well like for instance compressors, delays and reverbs. That's why I like to see plugins as tools - if you take a screwdriver , many will get the job done but some do a specific job better or you might like its interface ( thickness of the handle, the shape of it, does it allow for multiple bit heads). Those will be a big factor if you like it and use it. If you look at EQs, that would be number of bands, types of EQ curve / complexity vs simplicity , user interface and more. And sound ofcourse. We never talk about: there's are too many hammers, there are too many screwdivers. I think that fits in the audioworld as well. That will also mean that maybe some have found the right EQ for them and they don't need more, for others that may not be the case.

[@marksaxon]

@@audiotoolshed Yeah the analogy of too many hammers and screwdrivers is where I'm at. I'm thankful to have options but man sometimes I stare at the plugins I have amassed and sometimes questioned what I have done. Lol. No one to blame but me but saturation has hit my plugin manager. At any rate, I enjoy your videos!

[@Temperjames]

Good selection! I love the TDR Nova.. in looking at that a while ago, I found the DSEQ3... have you tried that? It's more akin to Soothe and not strictly "just" and EQ, but oh boy... its invaluable I reckon

[@audiotoolshed]

@marksaxon haha I feel you. That comparison keeps me sane ^^

[@marksaxon]

@@Temperjames My wife might kick me out of the house if one more new plugin shows up. Looks cool though. Maybe I’ll just demo it and see if it’s any good. My EQ plugin list is ridiculous. Lol

[@Taylor370z]

I don't like that this company has had the 900 Series Modular Synth up on their site as "coming soon" for nearly a decade. They obviously have released new stuff and updated the site soooo... Their prices are pretty insane for most of them too.

[@hydrogxn]

Still waiting for it

[@saardean4481]

Hey Marlon. Hope you are doing swell buddy. I was wondering if you have tried out their P44 Magnum? I would love your opinion on it as i am not sure how i find it tbh

[@audiotoolshed]

Hey man, all is well. This is actually my first experience with a Pulsar Modular plugin. They will be on my radar from now on.

[@saardean4481]

@@audiotoolshed ah ok i hear ya. I find their pricing a bit steep but what can one say. It is what it is. The more i see these kind of null tests like you do here the more i get the impression that i might have too many plugins already that „look different but don`t really sound that differently“ or in other words very few feel irreplaceable somehow. There is a big „cheating“ potential for developers in the software domain i am afraid. Its a bit „Nice interface and the same re-cooked meal“ somehow. Glad you are doing fine

[@audiotoolshed]

Yeah I know. A company like Pulsar Modular seems to excel in the subjective marketing department and lots of people are sensitive to that. I rather judge a plugin on its merit. If its good, its good, if not, then l'll point that out too.

[@CaptainProton1]

Sorry bud but Pulsar Modular plugins are pretty killer. I have got rid of about 90% of my plugins since using them. KZbin Drama ... meh

[@audiotoolshed]

It's a fair and square review - I even complimented the plugin on how those curves are chosen because they work well. Dont call it drama because its not a raving positive review which you maybe wanted to see. But if a simple null test shows it's nothing special - and believe me I tried to check the plugin on all sorts of behavior - then I will point that out. It even nulls with multiple bands enabled. There's enough BS happening in plugin land, stay skeptical.

[@eduardopoplawsky7333]

The null test that didn't null? And that was only using the eq without harmonics. I've done null tests that actually resulted in silence. I can't do it with Fairuz. Of course, YMMV.

[@audiotoolshed]

@@eduardopoplawsky7333 04:45

[@eduardopoplawsky7333]

​@@audiotoolshedSorry, but that's not Null. Or something is wrong with my phone and sound is still present. Try the Trident eqs. 2 of the 3 can be nulled, resulting in silence. With Fairuz that's not the case, and as mentioned that's without considering saturation. I still need to test it further and determine if workflow and CPU usage are right for me. Best wishes.

[@audiotoolshed]

@eduardopoplawsky7333 no its not a perfect null like this. When it cancels as much as it does, I got down to around -50dB without even trying hard, you know it''s very close to a clean EQ and soundwise there wont be any benefits or claimed special features. It comes down to the curves themselves. And they are well chosen and EQ in a very pleasant way with little effort. The plugin can speed up your workflow because of that. Ofcourse you can eq into the saturation which will have its own advantages. You can do that as well with any EQ and saturation plugin obviously.

[@DeltaWhiskeyBravo13579]

I like Pulsar Audio plug-ins. I'll have to take a look at it, but I've recently bought the Pultec bundle and Manley Massive Passive from UAD. I might wait a bit. This just goes to show not even similar equalizers are equal.

[@audiotoolshed]

This is Pulsar Modular, not Pulsar Audio. Just to make it more confusing.

[@pulsarmodular]

@@audiotoolshed Agree! Especially when Pulsar Modular was selling P900 Modular Soft Synth 2 years before Pulsar Audio came to the market. Very confusing indeed!

[@audiotoolshed]

@pulsarmodular I sense a little frustration here ;-)

[@pulsarmodular]

@@audiotoolshed meow

[@kendallmasterssank369]

I beg to disagree.

[@DariuszBlasi]

as always - your reviews are the best :)

[@audiotoolshed]

Thanks man.

[@tinkletink1403]

pro grade snake oil

[@NessunDorma732]

Feels a bit gimmicky.

[@audiotoolshed]

Wouldnt call the plugin gimmicky. How the promo was written on the other hand ;-)

[@Stjerneklang528]

@@audiotoolshedDo a duck face for the next thumbnail 😉

[@audiotoolshed]

I silently hope for that - lets do it 2019 style ^^