The Source Audio Programmable EQ 2 is a Source Audio eq pedal, currently around $280. Close alternatives include the Hot Box Pedals Bam 5-band and the DigiTech DSP 256XL. It pairs well with the Soldano SLO 100 100-Watt Tube Guitar Amplifier and the Blackstar Series One 200.
Source Audio Programmable EQ 2
Source Audio · pedal
The Source Audio Programmable EQ 2 is a 10-band parametric and graphic EQ from Source Audio (Boston, Massachusetts), delivering precise frequency control with MIDI-controllable preset recall and Neuro app programmability for comprehensive EQ management live and in studio. The Programmable EQ 2 allows instant switching between multiple EQ configurations via MIDI for live players who need dynamic EQ control.
What stands out
“Its standout strength is the 10-band programmable EQ with MIDI preset recall for instant live EQ switching at Source Audio quality”
— from the community notes
“The Source Audio Programmable EQ 2 delivers 10-band programmable EQ at Source Audio quality for studio and professional live players who need MIDI-controllable EQ with preset recall”
— from the community notes
“The Source Audio Programmable EQ 2 is a 10-band parametric and graphic EQ from Source Audio (Boston, Massachusetts), delivering precise frequency control with MIDI-controllable preset recall and Neuro app programmability for comprehensive E…”
— from the listing
“The Programmable EQ 2 allows instant switching between multiple EQ configurations via MIDI for live players who need dynamic EQ control”
— from the listing
“Limitations: Source Audio professional pricing”
— from the reviews
- eq
- midi
- live
- studio
- frequency
- comprehensive eq management
- midi preset recall
Price updated Oct 24, 2026
Amps that pair well with the Source Audio Programmable EQ 2
Soldano SLO 100 100-Watt Tube Guitar Amplifier
Soldano
10% matchSoldano SLO 100 100-Watt Tube Guitar Amplifier leans toward high gain, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes later in the signal chain
Blackstar Series One 200
Blackstar
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Blackstar Series One 200 after Source Audio Programmable EQ 2
Blackstar HT Stage 100H MK III Snakeskin
Blackstar
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Blackstar HT Stage 100H MK III Snakeskin goes after Source Audio Programmable EQ 2 in the chain
Soldano Astro-20 Combo
Soldano
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Soldano Astro-20 Combo after Source Audio Programmable EQ 2
Hiwatt Park P18LH 'Little 45' Handwired18W
Hiwatt
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Hiwatt Park P18LH 'Little 45' Handwired18W goes after Source Audio Programmable EQ 2 in the chain
Orange BT1000H Terror Bass 1000-Watt Bass Amp
Orange
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Orange BT1000H Terror Bass 1000-Watt Bass Amp after Source Audio Programmable EQ 2
Orange Terror Bass
Orange
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Orange Terror Bass after Source Audio Programmable EQ 2
Hughes & Kettner Coreblade
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Hughes & Kettner Coreblade goes after Source Audio Programmable EQ 2 in the chain
Pedals that stack with the Source Audio Programmable EQ 2
Fulltone OCD
Fulltone
7% matchFulltone OCD leans toward full, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Xotic RC Booster
Xotic
7% matchWhat Xotic RC Booster brings here leans toward transparent — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Dunlop - MXR Carbon Copy Deluxe Analog Delay
Dunlop
5% matchKeep Dunlop - MXR Carbon Copy Deluxe Analog Delay after Source Audio Programmable EQ 2 in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Source Audio Programmable EQ 2 — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Empress Echosystem
Empress
5% matchEmpress Echosystem's pristine voice goes after Source Audio Programmable EQ 2 in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Source Audio Programmable EQ 2's own dynamic character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Caline CP-31 Hot Spice (Black)
Caline
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Caline CP-31 Hot Spice (Black) goes in front of Source Audio Programmable EQ 2 — a wah tracks picking dynamics best on the raw signal
Strymon Iridium
Strymon
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Strymon Iridium after Source Audio Programmable EQ 2
Tone City Hot Mama Overdrive
Tone City
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Tone City Hot Mama Overdrive goes in front of Source Audio Programmable EQ 2 in the chain
SolidGoldFX Commodore Breaker Overdrive
Solidgoldfx
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Put SolidGoldFX Commodore Breaker Overdrive in front of Source Audio Programmable EQ 2
Cheaper alternatives
Ibanez Pentatone Equalizer
Ibanez
67% similarityShared character: live, signal chain, studio
Mooer Graphic G
Mooer
57% similarityShared character: live
MXR 6-Band EQ
MXR
52% similarityShared character: live, studio
Source Audio Spectrum
Source Audio
90% similaritysimilar tone character
Dirt Monger Instruments 6 Band EQ
Dirt Monger Instruments
89% similaritysimilar tone character
Maxon GE601 Graphic Equalizer
Maxon
88% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
Similar charactersee all similar tone character →
Hot Box Pedals Bam 5-band
Hot Box Pedals
64% similarityShared character: live, signal chain, studio
DigiTech DSP 256XL
Digitech
43% similarityShared character: studio
Origin Effects M-EQ
Origin Effects
89% similaritysimilar tone character
Free The Tone PA-1QA Programmable 10 Band EQ
Free The Tone
88% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Source Audio Programmable EQ 2?+
The closest matches in character are the Hot Box Pedals Bam 5-band, the DigiTech DSP 256XL, the Origin Effects M-EQ. Budget picks: Ibanez Pentatone Equalizer, Mooer Graphic G, MXR 6-Band EQ. Boutique upgrades: GFI System Enieqma Equalizer.
What pairs well with the Source Audio Programmable EQ 2?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Soldano SLO 100 100-Watt Tube Guitar Amplifier, Blackstar Series One 200, Blackstar HT Stage 100H MK III Snakeskin — Soldano SLO 100 100-Watt Tube Guitar Amplifier leans toward high gain, and that's a real, usable character to pair with.
How much does the Source Audio Programmable EQ 2 cost?+
Around $280 (live listing price, updated Oct 24, 2026).