Re: EQ equivalents
2017/06/13 17:41:39
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EQuillibrium and Brainworx bx_digital V3 are best suited for Mastering, IMO. One can maybe assume that's what the OP question is based on.
Not that it can't be used in mixing, but it is a bit overkill if you plan to use it across all channels, for example. It certainly is a great tool and has way more flexibility than you truly need in most cases, but much like the Flux Alchemist you don't really need everything it does unless all else fails or you have a specific problem that needs to be solved. Try a lighter EQ, or at least get to know all the other EQ's in your arsenal before going after a bigger tool. No need to use a programmable robot arm to lift a paper-clip off the floor, when a simple magnet will suffice.
I love the DMG product line, and I highly recommend the EQuillibrium which graces the 3rd Edition cover of Bob Katz' latest Mastering book. However, I almost never use it in a mix session unless it has a function I need I can't get elsewhere. In Mastering, it's fabulous! More often than not, Id reach for the EQuality or an emulated EQ. The EQ's that come with Sonar are quite powerful, and you don't have to force one EQ to handle all EQ duties at once.
Brian
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