Hi all
I thought we'd had a thread about this but I did a search and could not find it. I received an email recently about this saying it had been redesigned sort of thing.
So I had an in depth look and have to admit I am as confused as I was before - perhaps even more so!!!!
It seems to have  all sorts of technical things but what exactly does it do and why should I need to even consider learning all this technical stuff - I suppose what I am saying is, is this just another EQ and if yes, what makes it better than any of the others I already have and use.
Would love to hear from some of you who are a little more technical than I am.
Cheers
Nigel

From January:
http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.aspx?m=2765492 (I should add to that thread, as I was somewhat critical of the plugin back then and many of my criticisms have been answered in the new version.)

Hi Bit

Thanks - I knew I'd seen a thread about this somewhere.
As you're a bit of a wiz with these sort of things, can I ask what you would use this for and when - i.e instead of a normal EQ or would that be a normal compressor, or both? (see how confused I am!!!).
The only reason I am investigating this is because Jeroen makes such good stuff but occasionally I can't seem to get on with them - for instance before he changed all his stuff to Toneboosters, he had a plug in called Smash (well I think it was called this or possibly Red something?? - long ago deleted!) I just couldn't get on with this, very possibly because of my ignorance but still, it was not for me.
But things like Barricade,  ReelBus and some of the other track / bus plugs I use on nearly every project.
I am going to get his EBULoudness plug in as I think I understand what I use this for!!
Just wanted to make sure TB Fix was something I understood before buying it - I know it's very cheap but so was Smash!

Cheers
Nigel

Think of a dynamic EQ as an automated equalizer, just as a compressor is an automated fader. Turning down a band on an EQ is similar to turning down a band on a multiband compressor. 


The difference is that the EQ effects the center frequency the most, with gradually less effect on surrounding frequencies as they get further from that center. Multiband compressors work similarly, except that all frequencies within the band are reduced equally. Imagine an EQ with a flattened plateau-shaped band instead of a bell curve - that's the multiband compressor.

The dynamic EQ is therefore more transparent when you're targeting a specific frequency.


One application would be mitigating resonances, which are going to be centered on a specific frequency. Recording a vocal too close to a wall or window can result in annoying resonances that may be impossible to remove with a standard equalizer without hurting the overall tone. The dynamic EQ zeroes in on just that frequency and turns it down when it gets out of hand, while leaving it alone as long as it behaves.


Resonances can crop up anywhere, even within a microphone's headbasket. This can result in a particularly annoying type of essiness that conventional de-essers can't deal with because it's a narrow band of frequencies within the "S"s that are the problem. 


I've never had the pleasure of recording a stand-up bass, but from what I've heard they're difficult due to resonances that cause one note to sound much louder than others. The same principle applies to acoustic guitars, and I'd guess potentially just about any acoustical instrument. Static EQ is a compromise, since the annoying resonance won't always be consistent. With a dynamic EQ, you could focus on just one note, and only lower it when it's obtrusive.


Drums are natural resonators, but sometimes their resonant frequency becomes too overbearing, which is why we almost always EQ snares and toms to determine how much of the resonant frequency we'll hear. You may have noticed, though, that sometimes a snare's resonance (or "ring") comes across much louder on certain hits, depending on where the drum is struck. (I've also noticed this with hand percussion such as tambourines and whatever you call those boxes you sit on and slap with your hands.) You can fix that with automation, but dynamic EQ would make it easier.


I currently have Meldaproductions' MDynamicEQ, which is similar in concept to TB Fix, but with more features. I don't use it very often, but when I do it's because there isn't any other tool in my kit that will do the job. Given TB Fix's low price, it seems like a good thing to have on hand, just in case.

Hi Bit
Thanks so much for the explanation - I think I (sort of) understand now!!
For the little money it is, I think i will get this then I can experiment - hopefully improve my mixing.
Once again thanks, I really appreciate the time you took to help me understand this.
Nigel