Bettermaker

It's analog hardware. But you'll barely touch the front panel.
PEQ_core is fully controlled from the Bettermaker plugin, giving you instant recall, DAW automation, preset management, and seamless session workflow.

All the benefits of real analog processing.
None of the traditional hardware headaches.

That's the point.
PEQ_core. Analog sound. Total control.

Introducing the Bettermaker PEQ_core.

The sound of a world-class passive EQ.
The speed and precision of modern digital recall.
The workflow today's engineers demand.

PEQ_core combines a 100% analog signal path with Bettermaker's patented digital control system, giving you the musical character of a premium passive equalizer while delivering instant recall, automation, and seamless DAW integration. Inspired by legendary passive EQ designs and built for modern production, mixing, and mastering workflows. With USB connectivity, plugin control, preset management, and precise stereo operation, PEQ_core lets you stay creative without sacrificing efficiency. Every setting is recallable. Every move is repeatable. Every session stays under control.

Analog soul. Digital precision. Zero compromise. Welcome to the next generation of Bettermaker equalization.

Bettermaker Mastering Equalizer is a premium digitally controlled analog processor with a 100% analog signal path, all parameters are controlled from either the front panel or using a dedicated DAW plug-in. This means users retain all the sonic advantages of analog processing with the additional benefits of digital recall and automation.

Bettermaker Mastering EQ provides a stereo passive EQ with 4-band parameteric EQ, HPF and LPF. Mid-side operation, a range of metering options and a built-in RTA analyzer results in a flexible, precise EQ with powerful recall and automation capabilities allowing mastering engineers to easily focus on problematic track regions and dynamically automate EQ changes. The best of analog and digital in one box!

Let's return to Lusławice, where, as part of the FMF Young Talent Award Masterclasses 2026, young composers developed their skills in film scoring - from working with picture to preparing compositions for professional recording sessions.

The Krzysztof Penderecki European Centre for Music became a space for intensive creative work, exchange of experiences and meetings with industry experts. The resulting compositions were recorded with the Stokłosa Collective Orchestra under the supervision of sound engineers from London’s AIR Studios.

Take a look at this year’s photo report by Ala Rzepa

Elevate your studio workflow with the Bettermaker Mix Check App! Our new free utility app is designed for music producers and mixing engineers who value time and accuracy.

Get access to essential professional tools in one clean interface:
Room Mode Calculator – Identify modal frequencies instantly.
Wave Length Calculator – Perfect your acoustic alignment.
BPM & Timing Calculator – Accurate delay and rhythmic values.
Sound Propagation – Estimate levels over distance.

Plus, our unique “Mix Check” tool provides random creative prompts to help you reset your ears and make better final decisions.

Download now for iPhone and iPad and tell us what you think!
Link in comments.

The Bettermaker Stereo Passive Equalizer is designed for engineers who demand transparency, musicality, and precision in mastering and critical mix applications.

Built around a fully passive analog equalization stage with digitally controlled recall, it delivers open, natural tone shaping while integrating seamlessly into modern hybrid workflows.

Inspired by classic passive EQ architectures, the SPE offers smooth low and high boost/cut control, extended Air Bands, and detailed stereo processing - giving mastering and mix engineers exceptional tonal flexibility without compromising signal integrity.

Key Features:
• 100% passive analog signal path
• Precise digital recall and DAW integration
• Extended high-frequency Air Bands (20 kHz / 28 kHz)
• Musical low & high boost / cut shaping
• Stereo mastering-grade EQ control
• Designed for critical mixing & mastering workflows

Hybrid analog precision. Modern recall. Timeless sound.

Last week was all about Festiwal Muzyki Filmowej w Krakowie as Bettermaker proudly co-organised the Young Talent Award and the Audiovisual Forum. Big thanks to KBF for the smooth workflow and excellent collaboration. It’s always a pleasure to build something meaningful together. A huge thank you also goes to all the musicians and composers who took part in the masterclasses and workshops. Your energy, openness, and talent made these sessions genuinely special.

We are grateful as well to all the panelists who joined our conversations - your perspectives shaped the dialogue in a powerful way. And finally - thank you to everyone involved in making this edition happen. See you next year in Krakow!

The FMF Young Talent Award 2026 has been awarded to Natalia Hatz, who impressed the jury with her new interpretation of the music for a scene from Juliusz Machulski’s Vabank. The winning composition was performed live during the gala, marking the finale of the competition dedicated to emerging film music composers from around the world. Congratulations also to the other finalists: Daniel Santos and Paweł Litwińczyk.

Co-organiser of FMF YTA: Bettermaker

Can you imagine Vabank with any music other than Henryk Kuźniak’s iconic, mischievous theme? Participants in the FMF Young Talent Award 2026 set out to answer exactly that question!

🏆 The competition jury recognised three young composers, with the first prize awarded to Natalia Hatz. The Greek composer studied at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and Berklee College of Music (Valencia), and her works have been recorded at renowned studios including London’s legendary AIR Studios.
🏆 Second place went to Colombian composer Daniel Santos — a scholarship recipient at EMMAT music school and winner of the Audiovisual Production Marathon at the Bogotá Short Film Festival (BOGOSHORTS) in 2022.
🏆 The third and final distinction was awarded to Polish composer and arranger Paweł Litwińczyk.

🤝 Co-organiser of the competition: Bettermaker
🤝 Competition partner: Wytwórnia Filmów Dokumentalnych i Fabularnych
🤝 Special Prize funded by: APL - Applied Psychoacoustics Laboratory, Orchestral Tools Composers