Name: BB 55L
Brand: KIT Plugins
SKU: BB55L
Price: 30.0 USD
Availability: InStock

The BB 55L 4-Band EQ recreates the API 550L modules from Blackbird Studio’s API Legacy consoles. Featuring seven selectable frequencies per band, proportional-Q precision, and stepped or continuous gain options, it delivers the classic API clarity and punch trusted by top engineers.

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Joe Carrell

11x GRAMMY-nominated Producer/Mixer

"The A5 is a very welcome addition to my own mixing. All 3 of the classic eq styles in one plugin with easy access hi/lo pass filters is a big deal to me. Add the mic pre 'weight' to that and you can’t go wrong."

Joseph J. Chudyk

Multi-platinum Mixer

"It’s absolutely gorgeous sounding. The first plugin, in my opinion to nail the proper API sound."

Steve Marcantonio

GRAMMY-winning Engineer/Producer

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"I immediately go to the kick and take away a little 500 Hz and add a little 63 Hz. I’ve always loved the API Legacy console and this plugin replicates it beautifully. It sounds like I’m in D!"

The Nashville EQ Legend.

The BB 55L captures the refined power of the API 550L from Blackbird Studio’s API Legacy consoles. With four flexible bands, proportional-Q precision, and the signature punch of API tone, it delivers warmth, clarity, and control in every mix. Choose stepped or continuous gain and sculpt your sound exactly the way you want it.

Four Bands Of Greatness

With four independent bands, each offering seven selectable frequencies and ±12dB of boost or cut, the BB 55L gives you both surgical control and broad musical shaping in one intuitive interface. Its proportional-Q behavior keeps your adjustments cohesive and natural, even when pushed for bold tone sculpting.

Additional features included

BB A5 Channel Strip Plugin

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Purchase BB A5 and get the BB 55A, BB 55L, and BB 56L as separate plugins — free. Plus, enjoy exclusive BB A5 features: Preamp, Filters, Master Bus, Hum, and Instance Linking.

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Filters
Master Bus
Hum
Instance Linking

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The Best Of Both Worlds

Switch between stepped gain for classic recall precision or continuous gain for modern, fine-grained flexibility—making the BB 55L as powerful in a creative session as it is in a mastering chain. Bring the refined sound of a modern API classic into your DAW, straight from the consoles of Blackbird Studio.

BB 55A

The BB 55A 3-Band EQ recreates the tone and behavior of the classic API 550A from Blackbird Studio’s API Legacy consoles. With proportional-Q precision, bold tone, and both stepped and continuous gain options, it delivers the unmistakable “API sound” trusted on countless hit records.

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BB 56L

The BB 56L 10-Band Graphic EQ recreates the classic API 560L from Blackbird Studio’s API Legacy consoles. With fixed frequency bands, proportional-Q precision, and authentic analog tone, it delivers fast, musical control for shaping drums, vocals, and full mixes.

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4 fully selectable frequency bands (High, High-Mid, Low-Mid, Low), each with boost/cut capability of ±12dB.
Proportional-Q design – the bandwidth automatically narrows as you boost or cut more.
High and Low Frequency Curve Toggle (Peak/Shelf Selection).
Stepped/Continuous Button - Switches between either option for gain control/adjustment.
Output Fader (-96 dB to +10 dB).
A/B Preset Loading.
50+ Stock Presets.
Fully resizable GUI - via the bottom corner or set sizes available from the Options window.
Instance Linking - Link and control the UI size for all same plugin format instances.

A FREE iLok account and iLok License Manager installation is required.
Activation support for iLok Cloud or iLok gen 2 or 3 keys, and Machine (host computer).
2 activations are provided per license purchase for use.
macOS 10.14 or above (Intel, and M-Series).
Windows 7 or above (Intel i3, AMD Quad-Core, or later).
A 64-bit operating system and DAW is required.
A Compatible DAW or Host is required for AAX, AU, and VST3 formats use (64-bit only).
Minimum 4 GB RAM and 4 GB free disk space.

VST3 (Steinberg Virtual Studio Technology 3).
AU (macOS Audio Unit).
AAX (Avid Audio Extension).
Compatible with all major DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations) that support the formats mentioned above.
Supports mono and stereo signals.

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