Simple, obvious, and effective killer EQ – AUFX:PeakQ Review

The AUFX series from this developer is everything right about iOS music apps. It offers a lightweight solution with studio-quality results, and does it in a manner that doesn't try to cram desktop complexity (or CPU usage) onto a portable device. I wasn't sure I needed the effects in the AUFX series (PeakQ, Dub (delay), and Space (reverb)), but I now own all three. I figured that most of the input apps I used had some degree of effects and EQ, so why would I need a separate app? First, this is a BETTER EQ than most EQ's you'll find in a standalone app. It allows you not only to add (or subtract) gain from specific frequencies, but also to adjust the width and frequency location of what you are adjusting. There are also a good number of presets to get you started. You may not know what all this stuff means (I'm not ace, either), but anyway can understand that "bass boost" is going to make the low end more prominent! Second, PeakQ can modify ANY app or sound signal you run through it. Have a synth sound that sounds good, but a little thin? PeakQ can address that. Cymbal crashes sound a little muddier than they should be? Run it through PeakQ and boost the high frequencies. Third, this is a universal app (EQ and effects apps on iPhone are somewhat limited), it's cheap, a small file size, and fully compatible. What that means is you can run it with any compatible AudioBus app, or as an IAA effects app. You could even edit raw .wav files through AudioShare. It even has a look-ahead limiter to prevent clipping if your source signal is too strong. Simply put, this app takes the music you make, and can make it sound better.
Review by HouseOfHomuth on AUFX:PeakQ.