TDR NOVA
TDR Nova
TDR Nova is a parallel dynamic equaliser that combines a clean parametric EQ layout with per-band dynamics, making it one of the most useful free mixing plugins around.
It handles everyday corrective EQ, dynamic EQ, frequency-selective compression, and even wideband compression duties with the kind of transparency you can trust on vocals, drum bus, and the master bus.
System Requirements:
- 32-bit
- 64-bit
- VST 2 & 3/ AU
- Windows
- MacOs
Dynamic EQ Control That Stays Musical
Nova’s core strength is how quickly it moves between roles: notch out harshness like a surgical EQ, clamp down on sibilance like a de-esser, or tame low-mid build-up like a multiband compressor without the crossover smear.
Each of its four dynamic bands can react to signal level, letting you set a frequency, boost or cut, then define when it should engage dynamically.
High-pass and low-pass filter sections handle cleanup at the edges, while the WYSIWYG drag-and-drop spectrum display makes it fast to find problems and set bands by ear and by eye.
Workflow Built for Mixing and Mastering
Nova is deceptively deep for a free EQ plugin. Tokyo Dawn’s workflow features are all here: preset handling, A/B comparison, undo/redo, and quick copy/paste style session work.
It also includes equal loudness functions to reduce the “louder sounds better” trap when you’re making small mastering-grade moves.
If you want one EQ VST that covers corrective work, dynamic tonal control, and mix polish, Nova earns its place.
Key Features:
A free dynamic EQ that doubles as a de-esser, multiband compressor, and surgical parametric equaliser.
- Parallel dynamic EQ with a classic parametric EQ workflow.
- 4 dynamic bands plus high-pass and low-pass filters.
- Works as de-esser, multiband compressor, frequency-selective compressor, or standard EQ.
- Drag-and-drop spectrum display with knob-based precision control.
- 60 factory presets covering glitch, ambience, and modulation effects.
- Pro workflow tools: preset manager, A/B, undo/redo, copy/paste.
FAQ
Place a bell band around the sibilance zone (often 5–9 kHz depending on the vocal), set the band to cut, then use the band dynamics threshold/ratio so it only clamps down when “S” energy spikes. This keeps air intact compared to static cuts.
Use Nova when you want control at a specific frequency without broad crossover bands. Dynamic EQ is ideal for resonances, harsh notes, or boxiness that only shows up sometimes.
Yes. It’s widely used for transparent tone shaping and dynamic control on the mix bus and master bus, especially when you need subtle density or controlled top-end without obvious compression artifacts.
It helps keep the signal sounding natural while applying dynamics per band, reducing the “over-processed” feel you can get when heavy compression is applied directly across the full signal.
