Aurora by 13X Audio Is FREE – 24-Band Dynamic Parametric EQ with Smart Ops Assistant

13X Audio is giving away its parametric EQ plugin Aurora for free.

In this article we cover how to get Aurora and what the plugin can do.

What Is 13X Audio “Aurora”?

Aurora is a dynamic parametric EQ that lets you hand-draw up to 24 bands directly on a real-time spectrum. On top of per-band dynamics processing, cross-track unmasking and three phase modes, it packs an assistant feature called Smart Ops that handles tedious jobs in a single click. There is no account registration, no license key and no trial limitation – it is completely free.

Double-click anywhere on the spectrum to add a band, then drag the node to set frequency and gain, or scroll to change Q. There are 8 filter shapes and slopes from 6dB/oct up to 96dB/oct, plus a vertical brick-wall filter.

Key Features

Dynamic parametric EQ with up to 24 bands on a live spectrum
8 filter shapes, slopes from 6 to 96dB/oct and a vertical brick-wall filter
Every band can be switched from static to dynamic processing
Per-band Peak/RMS sidechain detector with Threshold, Ratio, Knee and signed Range, so cuts or boosts only happen when the target frequency crosses the threshold
Smart Ops handles reference spectrum matching, resonance detection and taming, de-essing, automatic filter placement and unmasking against another track (results are written onto the curve as normal editable bands instead of being hidden inside a macro)
Each band can run in Stereo, Left, Right, Mid or Side mode
Three processing modes: Zero Latency, Natural and Linear Phase
Clean, Subtle and Warm character modes

How to Download and Install Aurora

Aurora can be downloaded directly from the official page. No account creation, no payment, no license key entry and no activation is required. Once downloaded, move the plugin files into a folder your DAW scans.

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