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

There a lot of graphic equalizer plugins out there, including plenty of free ones (example, more examples). Voxengo offers one, and based on experience with other Voxengo products is probably a good one.

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? 

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

Check out Nomad's Magma..   Its got a few graphic eq's in there, and a whole bunch of other stuff.   Its great, "value," and excellent flexibility..   Toys, toys, toys!!

It has so many things..  Graphic eq's, and verb, and phase, and it works like an FX chain

http://www.nomadfactory.c...ducts/magma/index.html


Its on my shopping list!  I will pick it up sometime in 2013..   right now all my extra cash is in marketing my music

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.)

Thanks for the Nomad Factory link LP, I had a look at that and there sure are plenty of toys there to make a nice big hole in your savings.

Dave, for sure, I am giving away my bedroom musician roots here.

I checked out the Dan Worral Pro-Q video and that was probably the best I've seen on EQ'ing. And it was a very good ad for the Pro-Q product and I'm sorely tempted to invest. I like the fact that you can preview a pre and post frequency analysis in the same tool rather that relying on a separate plug-in.

Thanks again for all your help. I think you've done a great job of realising my folly of looking to a GEC instead of getting to grips with the right tool for the job.

andy

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.

Thanks for that offer Dave. I'll need to leave any more paypal purchases until November now, but I will certainly consider it then. And I spotted their take on a synth, Twin 2. Quite a nice looking interface and plenty of mod routing options. So I may go for both.

cheers

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"

Thanks for the Blue Cat Audio link Dave. I'll have a look at that.