most recent 30 from http://socialsounddesign.com 2013-05-25T09:48:48Z http://socialsounddesign.com/feeds/question/2602 http://www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/rdf http://socialsounddesign.com/questions/2602/what-is-your-favorite-eq Utopia 2010-08-09T18:56:20Z 2010-11-16T15:53:04Z

<p>I know this question is pretty all encompassing and probably can't be answered, but:</p> <p>What are your favorite EQs?</p> <p>and:</p> <p>Do you have different favorites for different applications?</p> <p>Me, I like the Oxford EQ and the GML EQ plug-in for overall voice tonality.</p> <p>I do have a couple DNs in my studio (hardware) but I personally hate setting back up a graphic EQ if I have to set up a mix again for changes - so I rarely use them, if ever. Pro Tools sessions are much faster because the EQ settings are saved and instantly recallable...</p> <p>However, the stock EQ3 I find is the most effective at removing low-end from a mic pop.</p> <p>But, that same EQ distorts sound effects like low-end rumble atmos if you try to high-pass it.</p> <p>What are some of your favorite EQs and what is your go-to EQ plug-in for certain applications?</p>

http://socialsounddesign.com/questions/2602/what-is-your-favorite-eq/2605#2605 alansende 2010-08-09T19:30:07Z 2010-08-09T19:30:07Z

<p>My favorite is the Masterworks EQ included in MOTU Digital Performer 7. Very precise and frequency responsive. Love it's interface!</p> <p><img src="http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/may05/images/pnmasterworks.l.jpg" alt="alt text"></p>

http://socialsounddesign.com/questions/2602/what-is-your-favorite-eq/2606#2606 Steve Urban 2010-08-09T19:36:40Z 2010-08-09T19:36:40Z

<p>With only a Power Pack and Waves Diamond bundle to choose from I'm a little limited in my choice, but here's my take...</p> <p>+1 on the EQ3 series. I find it quite useful, particularly for it's adjustable slope on HP/LP. Then fact that it maps exactly how you would expect it to on the D-Command is a big plus too.</p> <p>While I'm not in love with it, I also use Waves' Q series quite often. It's narrow notch (Q=100) is like a scalpel that allows me to pull out just the frequency I'm looking for.</p> <p>I'll also use the Ren EQ on narration for subtle voice coloration. As a result it's not unusual for the insert chain on a narration track to go: EQ3 1-band (for low-end rolloff) > Q6 (for surgery) > REQ 4 (for tonality) which then feeds the dynamics chain.</p>

http://socialsounddesign.com/questions/2602/what-is-your-favorite-eq/2608#2608 Rene 2010-08-09T20:17:09Z 2010-08-09T20:17:09Z

<p>I really wish Roger Nichols had not has his software falling out. We still keep fireQ on our systems, but its starting to get left behind by the rest of the software.</p> <p>FireQ has 2 awesome things about it that I wish the digirack plugin would incorporate:</p> <ul> <li>frequency response graph overlay</li> <li>matching</li> </ul> <p>My workhorse is the digrack eq, but I use the filterbank stuff for the supersharp rolloffs. </p> <p>Oxford eq is awesome, but we don't have it installed in all of the rooms so I usually stay away from in on projects that aren't one-offs and will never be revised.</p> <p>Q1 is great for notching.</p> <p>I'm very impressed with the eq inside of izotope Rx.</p> <hr> <p>I never can get good results out of reneq fwiw.</p> <p>I also hate the eqs in the waves audio track</p> <p>Can't make the digi Air EQ sound good either. YMMV</p>

http://socialsounddesign.com/questions/2602/what-is-your-favorite-eq/2609#2609 alansende 2010-08-09T20:23:22Z 2010-08-09T20:23:22Z

<p>Another good choice for me it's FabFilter Pro-Q. Very similar to Masterworks EQ in terms of visual feedback. I really like to "see" what's happening and having this visual aid, but I know I should never forget listening, at first!</p> <p><img src="http://rekkerd.org/img/201001/fabfilter_proq_screen.png" alt="alt text"></p>

http://socialsounddesign.com/questions/2602/what-is-your-favorite-eq/2617#2617 Dave Matney 2010-08-09T22:36:16Z 2010-08-09T22:36:16Z

<p>I use Sonar's built in EQ for almost everything, even though I can't figure out how to automate it. If I have to automate anything, I use KristalEQ that rolled out with the <a href="http://www.kreatives.org/kristal/" rel="nofollow">Kristal Audio Engine</a> because it's the first EQ I learned how to play with, so I trust it, even though it's about as feature-rich as my old Walkman.</p>

http://socialsounddesign.com/questions/2602/what-is-your-favorite-eq/2620#2620 Davide Favargiotti 2010-08-09T22:50:48Z 2010-08-09T23:30:24Z

<p>I love the Flux EpureII Eq. I find it easy to use and love the sound: it can be smooth or surgical, but the sound never disappoint. </p> <p><img src="http://static.kvraudio.com/i/b/epure2.jpg" alt="alt text"> </p>

http://socialsounddesign.com/questions/2602/what-is-your-favorite-eq/2636#2636 Miguel Isaza 2010-08-10T00:20:56Z 2010-08-10T00:20:56Z

<p>I use RenEQ and Q10 for almost anything. RenEQ adds a nice coloration, while Q10 has a lot of flexibility giving more bands, closed Qs for notching, and that surgical tools. I also like some of the componentes of McDSP Filterbank... great filters! </p> <p>Another cool choices are the V-EQ, SSL, API and Pultec emulations from Waves.. expensive, yes, but sound amazing :-)</p>

http://socialsounddesign.com/questions/2602/what-is-your-favorite-eq/2649#2649 António Porém Pires 2010-08-10T12:35:18Z 2010-08-10T12:35:18Z

<p>I'm with Miguel here.. </p> <p>RenQ it's one of the most responsive EQ plug-ins for me.. I used digidesign plug-ins for a long time.. and when I tried RenQ for the first time I couldn't believe how sensitive it was.. I personally love it.. The Q series have a great quality factor.. it's ideal for some precise frequency cuts. About the Waves emulations.. I like the SSL emulation also.. for certain purposes.</p>

http://socialsounddesign.com/questions/2602/what-is-your-favorite-eq/2676#2676 studio13 2010-08-11T03:50:00Z 2010-08-11T03:50:00Z

<p>I'm using the massey 3 band eq .... can anyone recommend a decent cross platform 3 band eq ? The massey stuff is RTAS / TDM only.</p>

http://socialsounddesign.com/questions/2602/what-is-your-favorite-eq/2707#2707 Jeffrey P. Fisher 2010-08-11T20:50:25Z 2010-08-11T20:50:25Z

<p>I must admit for getting a certain sound, I like the UA Pultec:</p> <p><img src="http://fishercreativegroup.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/pultec.jpg" alt="alt text"></p> <p>But my workhorses come from iZotope (Alloy and Ozone).</p> <p>--jpf</p>

http://socialsounddesign.com/questions/2602/what-is-your-favorite-eq/4574#4574 Cvrgoje 2010-11-16T12:17:16Z 2010-11-16T12:17:16Z

<p>I mostly use Waves</p>

http://socialsounddesign.com/questions/2602/what-is-your-favorite-eq/4579#4579 Sonsey 2010-11-16T15:53:04Z 2010-11-16T15:53:04Z

<p>Recently I've started using the EQuality from DMG Audio... great general purpose EQ, good price, all formats.... <img src="http://www.dmgaudio.com/imagery/EQuality.png" alt="alt text"></p>