Hey Plugheads,
You know I’m always on the lookout for those plugins that do things differently. Not just another EQ, not just another stereo widener — I mean tools that get weird in a good way.
Well, let me put you on something fresh: Caterpillar by Sixth Sample.
🎚️ Embrace the Spread EQ – Not Your Average Width Trick
Caterpillar doesn’t just widen your sound — it reshapes your stereo field in a way that feels surgical and creative at the same time. The Spread EQ is where the magic happens.
You can boost or cut specific frequencies only in the side or only in the mid, making your stereo image feel alive without wrecking your mono compatibility. No phasing nightmares, no fake wideners. Just smart, musical control.
Whether I’m working on a dreamy synth pad, a fat bass line that needs to stay center-tight, or I just want to make a vocal sit perfectly without clashing with everything else — this thing delivers.
And if you’re into sound design, oh boy… you can tear textures apart, push air into static sounds, and basically stretch your audio in ways you didn’t know you needed.
🧠 Full Control, No Guesswork
Down at the bottom of the UI (which is clean and super intuitive, by the way), there’s a smart footer section that gives you total control over:
- ✅ Delta listening (so you can hear exactly what you’re changing)
- 🎛️ Dry/Wet mix (for perfect parallel blending)
- 🔄 Polarity switch
- 🚫 Bypass button (A/B testing made easy)
They didn’t just throw these in — they made them accessible and responsive, so you can stay in the flow without diving into menus or scratching your head.
📖 Manual Mode? More Like Visual Candy
One thing I gotta say: most plugin manuals are a snoozefest. Not Caterpillar’s. The manual is clean, beautifully laid out, and packed with actually useful info. If you’re ever stuck or just want to get the most out of the plugin, it’s right there, ready to inspire.
🎧 Final Thoughts
If you’re looking for more control over your stereo field, want to carve space like a pro, or you just love plugins that do one thing and do it damn well — Caterpillar is worth the download.
It’s weird. It’s wonderful.
It’s a Plughead-approved tool for modern producers who aren’t afraid to push the envelope.
