I fancy getting a decent Graphic Equaliser...

Is this the right place to ask?

If it is, has anyone got any recommendations for a decent graphic equaliser? I'm not so much bothered about free ones. And I'd like one that had around 28 to 32 bands from 5hz to 20khz.

I found something called AQ-31 and I downloaded the demo, but I thought the interface was too small in the vertical for my liking, and I think it was only 32bit. Also, to get it working in X2 I had to run it as admin and I'm not doing that every time.


Okay peeps, thanks

andy

bitflipper


But the obvious question is: why? What possible role could a graphic equalizer play in a recording studio that wouldn't be better addressed by even the most basic parametric equalizer? 

Hi Dave, I've always, well, not so much struggled, but let's say frustrated with the way some of the parametric eq's function. I found it quicker to dial in the right curve with a graphic eq instead of messing around with a five/six band para eq. The curves don't seem to go where I want them to.


I'm still persevering with the para eq, and mainly the PC quad curve, but it I know I want to completely cut everything from say 10hz to 50hz, I can do that in seconds with a graphic eq.




At the end of the day I suppose the main issue is one of training, and perhaps my reduced ability to learn nowadays. Old dog, new tricks and all that.


I had a look at the LP64 EQ last night but the look ahead feature of that EQ means it is best used as a mastering EQ rather than in a live situation. But I found it easier to use than some of the others.


Perhaps I need to trawl the internet for some tricks and tips for parametric eq's

synkrotron, you've hit upon the very reason graphic equalizers exist: they're fast. You need that in a live situation, where you don't have the luxury of tweaking stuff just so. When somebody's mic is feeding back, you can quickly grab a couple faders on the GEQ and usually guess right.

But in the studio, you usually want greater precision for correction, mixing and sound design. The GEQ's bands almost never center on the right frequencies for any kind of surgical EQ or spectral balancing.

You're right in assuming the LP64 is best used for mastering. For individual tracks, explore the Sonitus EQ. It's actually quite capable, even if it lacks some of the bells & whistles of more recent products. (If you want your mind blown with the potential of what an advanced equalizer can do, go to the FabFilter site and watch Dan Worrall's Pro-Q videos.)

If you decide to spring for Pro-Q, shoot me a PM with your email address first. I'll send you a referral email that will get you 10% off.

I should have hired Dan Worrall to help me sell my house. He could sell saunas in the tropics.

Blue Cat Audio:

[link=http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Category_EQAndFilters/]http://www.bluecataudio.c...Category_EQAndFilters/[/link]

Look at their "Liny EQ" and their "Liny EQ Pack"

Normally I use a PSP parametric EQ on tracks ... I find it very intuitive.  It is the PSP Neon HR and comes in 3 flavor:

http://pspaudioware.com/plugins/equalizers/psp_neon_hr/

But, I've used the Blue Cat Liny EQ and really liked it.  Here is an example (and a shameless plug):

http://www.soundclick.com/player/single_player.cfm?songid=7577278&q=hi&newref=1

During the breakdown of the verse that starts just after 1:30, I used the Liny (graphic) EQ to give the vocal a little bit of a megaphone effect.  I liked it more than the EQ in the Voxengo Voxformer which is also on the track, the PSP and some of the other parametrics I tried.
 
[EDIT] ... actually, I was shooting for a bit of a speaker in the front dash effect.

I don't remember if that applies on top of a sale price or not. I'm thinking that it doesn't, but I could be wrong about that. 

If that is the case, then you're better off waiting for the Christmas sale (assuming they'll be doing it again this year) to buy a bundle. Individual plugins, however, haven't been included in most previous sales - just bundles - so the referral has been the only way to get a break on individual plugins.

The TB EQ is a great bargain. It probably offers 80% of the functionality of Pro-Q for 20% of the price. What you don't get are Mid/Side processing, oversampling, unlimited number of filters, K-metering, +-30db gain, pre/post/pre+post spectrum options, and linear-phase modes.

bitflipper


What you don't get are Mid/Side processing, oversampling, unlimited number of filters, K-metering, +-30db gain, pre/post/pre+post spectrum options, and linear-phase modes.

Out of the above, I would miss the Mid/Side processing for sure and I was impressed at the way it was used in the tutorial video I watched.


So if I had to choose, I would have to go for the more expensive option methinks.




@ Starise - Yeah, I've been having a bit of a play with R-Mix myself (erm... is that what you mean when you say RX?) so I know where you're coming from. I think the main problem with it though is that with just one instance of it you can only work with a rectangular of oval shape to work on the frequencies. Whereas with an EQ, of what ever type, you can cut and bust differently right across the spectrum. Still a great tool though and I'm sure I will use it one day.