Soundtheory Gullfoss
Soundtheory Gullfoss: A focused real-time EQ with sidechain analysis and mono, stereo, and M/S support. Ranked #23 of 40 in Audio Plugins by our editors (6.3/10); pricing: 14-day trial; best for mixers seeking perception-aware equalization.
At a glance
- Editor score6.3 / 10
- Pricing14-day trial
- Best forMixers seeking perception-aware equalization
- Free planNo
- License modelPerpetual
- Founded2016 · 5 South Parade, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7JL, United Kingdom
- Facts checked19 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Analyzes audio in real time to adjust equalization.
- Recover, Tame, Bias, Brighten, and Boost offer distinct shaping controls.
- Supports external sidechain input and mono, stereo, and M/S processing.
Where it doesn't
- Its scope is limited to equalization.
- No surround processing support.
- Requires a paid license after the two-week trial.
Our verdict on Soundtheory Gullfoss
Soundtheory Gullfoss is an equalizer plugin for musicians, producers, mixers, and mastering engineers who want to shape frequency balance using real-time auditory analysis. Its central approach is to analyze audio through a computational model of human auditory perception and continuously adjust equalization. The plugin runs on macOS and Windows and is available in Standard, Live, and Master editions, which use the same activation. It is best suited to audio work where perception-aware EQ is the priority, rather than buyers looking for a broader suite of effects.
The controls give the processing several points of adjustment: Recover and Tame target masked signal components, while Bias and Brighten shape frequency balance and Boost adjusts perceived frequency balance. A real-time equalizer graph includes frequency-range limiters, and gain matching is also described. External sidechain input lets an analyzer-driven process respond to another signal. This combination gives Gullfoss a more specific role than a general-purpose equalizer, with the strongest fit for mixers who want ongoing analysis alongside direct tonal controls.
Gullfoss supports AU, VST, VST3, and AAX Native hosts, with mono-to-mono and stereo-to-stereo processing plus mid/side compatibility. That format and channel support suits a range of mixing and mastering workflows, though the product remains a single-effect equalizer and does not support surround processing. It is a paid product with a two-week fully functional trial. Choose it if perception-aware equalization and sidechain analysis match your workflow; consider a broader plugin option if you need multiple effect types or surround support.
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Soundtheory Gullfoss fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Plugin formats | AU, VST, VST3, AAX Native |
| Effect types | equalization |
| License model | Perpetual |
| External sidechain | Yes |
| Oversampling | Not verified |
| Surround support | No |
| Product scope | Single |
| Free trial | 14 days |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | macOS, Windows |
| Integrations | 4 integrations: AU, VST, VST3, AAX Native |
| Pricing | 14-day trial |
| Website | soundtheory.com |
| Facts checked | 19 Sep 2026 |
Soundtheory Gullfoss integrations
Soundtheory Gullfoss lists 4 integrations on its own site.
- AU
- VST
- VST3
- AAX Native
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