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EQ

Each EQ (equalizer) device is a set of parallel frequency-specific processors (for example, like a low band and high band) that operate on its incoming audio signals.

EQ+

A parametric equalizer of up to eight bands, with a unique, rainbow-y graphical interface. There are fourteen available modes for each band, global frequency Shift and Gain controls, an Adaptive-Q option (to proportionately scale Q values as gain increases), an option to display a Reference track within the spectrum display, and unique layouts in the Device Panel, Inspector Panel, and Expanded Device View.

There are also a number of mouse gestures for adding a band with a specific mode:

  • Peak filters are added by double-clicking at the current mouse cursor position.

  • Low-/high-shelf filters are added by dragging the left/right edges of the EQ curve.

  • Low-/high-cut filters are added by dragging the left/right edges of the EQ graph (off the curve).

  • Notch filters are added by dragging the lower edge of the EQ graph.

Different mouse cursors are shown to identify each interaction's filter mode.

EQ-2

A two-band parametric equalizer with resonant filter modes and a graphical interface.

EQ-5

A five-band parametric equalizer with resonant filter modes and a graphical interface. The device also has global controls to morph the strength (Amount) and placement (Shift) of the EQ curve.

EQ-DJ

A three-band equalizer with definable crossover frequencies and kill switches for each band.

Focus

A component-model of the renowned Pultec MEQ-5, but with variable Color options and other modern niceties. A good mid-focused EQ with pre-set frequency choices in a sound's power regions.

  • Low Boost Frequency selects the frequency for the low boost filter

    • Low Boost Amount sets the gain amount for the low boost filter

  • Cut Frequency selects the frequency for the dip filter

    • Cut Amount set the gain amount for the dip filter

  • High Boost Frequency sets the gain amount for the high boost filter

    • High Boost Amount selects the frequency for the high boost filter

  • Simple Color options let you decide which saturation to use:

    • Clean (the default) offers minimal saturation, to either be surgical as-is or let you add your own saturation device afterwards

    • Tube gives all-harmonic warmth, like the original MEQ-5

    • Transitor creates odd-harmonic emphasis, with distinctive midrange drive

  • A Stereo-ize option in the Inspector Panel, for effectively duplicating the unit and then tilting it a variable Amount in the Stereo field (to push up frequencies and gain in the left or right channel), or to apply in the Mid–Side domain

  • Onscreen displays to visualize the EQ gain curve, both on the device panel and in the Mixer Panel

Sculpt

A component-model of the renowned Pultec EQP-1, but with variable Color options. A broadband EQ good for bass sweetening and more, using pre-set frequency choices to quickly dial in magic.

  • Low Shelves Frequency selects the base frequency for both low filters

    • Low Boost Amount sets the gain amount for the low boost filter

    • Low Cut Amount sets the gain amount for the low cut filter, which becomes more of a detail control when Low Boost is active

  • Peak Frequency selects the frequency for the peak boost filter

    • Peak Boost Amount sets the gain amount for the peak boost filter

    • Peak Bandwidth determines the relative bandwidth for the peak boost filter. Lower values narrow the filter, and higher values make it broader.

  • High Cut Frequency selects the frequency for the high cut filter

    • High Cut Amount sets the gain amount for the high cut filter

  • Simple Color options let you decide which saturation to use:

    • Clean (the default) offers minimal saturation, to either be surgical as-is or let you add your own saturation device afterwards

    • Tube gives all-harmonic warmth, like the original EQP-1

    • Transitor creates odd-harmonic emphasis, with distinctive midrange drive

  • A Stereo-ize option in the Inspector Panel, for effectively duplicating the unit and then tilting it a variable Amount in the Stereo field (to push up frequencies and gain in the left or right channel), or to apply in the Mid–Side domain

  • Onscreen displays to visualize the EQ gain curve, both on the device panel and in the Mixer Panel

Tilt

A classic tilt equalizer, putting twin shelving filters under one set of controls. Good for a simple tone shift (brighter or darker), or to add some stereo diversity to any track.

  • Gain sets the amplification for the dual shelf filters. Positive values amplify the upper band, and attenuate the lower band by the same amount. Negative values quiet the upper band, and boost the lower band by the same amount.

  • Frequency freely sets the center frequency for the dual shelf filters

  • Slope sets the roll-off for the dual shelf filters. Lower values are a gradual ramp, and higher values go toward an S-curve.

  • A Stereo-ize option in the Inspector Panel, for effectively duplicating the unit and then tilting it a variable Amount in the Stereo field (to push up frequencies and gain in the left or right channel), or to apply in the Mid–Side domain

  • Onscreen displays to visualize the EQ gain curve, both on the device panel and in the Mixer Panel

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