I've just done ABC comparison on 3x EQ's
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- KVRAF
- 42529 posts since 21 Dec, 2005
I don't believe that people from the "it's all the same" camp would believe anything. Nothing personal, and I'm NOT saying there is a difference, but in the 10 years I've been here, I've seen it all.
If something doesn't null, then "you can't hear it" to double blind tests to whatever.
I dunno about anyone else but I make my decisions based on how much I like something. There is NOTHING WRONG with really any EQ. You should be able to get by with whatever. But seems to me.....there is always one that comes along that seems to simplify task "whatever"
Case in point. Even though I have some common-sense knowledge of eq's, there are some.....feature rich....that never really work out.
So, though maybe they are all the same in principle, I'm not convinced they are in application.
Of course I have no way to prove anything one way or the other......
If something doesn't null, then "you can't hear it" to double blind tests to whatever.
I dunno about anyone else but I make my decisions based on how much I like something. There is NOTHING WRONG with really any EQ. You should be able to get by with whatever. But seems to me.....there is always one that comes along that seems to simplify task "whatever"
Case in point. Even though I have some common-sense knowledge of eq's, there are some.....feature rich....that never really work out.
So, though maybe they are all the same in principle, I'm not convinced they are in application.
Of course I have no way to prove anything one way or the other......
- KVRAF
- 1758 posts since 15 Mar, 2013 from Germany
This!loungepanda wrote:Placebo is one helluva drug.
- KVRAF
- 1758 posts since 15 Mar, 2013 from Germany
No it's about 50%. And that is on par with a lot of real drugs.fese wrote:But only works in 30% of all cases...loungepanda wrote:Placebo is one helluva drug.
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- KVRAF
- 2063 posts since 14 Sep, 2004 from $HOME
Duh, I made that number up! I'm posting in a forum, do you really expect me to provide scientific facts to make a point?CableChannel wrote:No it's about 50%. And that is on par with a lot of real drugs.fese wrote:But only works in 30% of all cases...loungepanda wrote:Placebo is one helluva drug.
- KVRAF
- 4434 posts since 15 Nov, 2006 from Hell
i have about a dozen of different EQ's. i can replicate almost anything they do with REAPER EQ. the point is not to have EQ's that sound *different*, the point is convenience. why would i bother centering frequencies and set appropriate Q and this and that, when i can get the same turning one knob on an EQ i know has a top end curve that i like.
I don't know what to write here that won't be censored, as I can only speak in profanity.
- KVRAF
- 1758 posts since 15 Mar, 2013 from Germany
Just create your customized presets with any EQBurillo wrote:i have about a dozen of different EQ's. i can replicate almost anything they do with REAPER EQ. the point is not to have EQ's that sound *different*, the point is convenience. why would i bother centering frequencies and set appropriate Q and this and that, when i can get the same turning one knob on an EQ i know has a top end curve that i like.
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- KVRist
- 495 posts since 5 Aug, 2011 from Nederland
Thanks Coxy for your post.
I was checking Eq's some months ago, also the Sonalksis and the Equality plus the Fabfilter ProQ and IKM MasterEQ 432. Also Nebula APEq.
The goal was a master EQ. I used 'equal' settings on all.
The Sonalksis and the IKM were my favourites.
Sonalksis SV517 has a very nice shine to it, don't know how to describe it.
The IKM Mastereq 432 has more depth.
I decided for the IKM. Not sure it's a keeper though; try it some more, got the SV517 still on my mind.
For Nebula I could go for AITB Mammoth but no demo....
usually I like Nebula more for mojo on tracks.
Anyway, I have seen more posts spread the love for the SV517.
I was checking Eq's some months ago, also the Sonalksis and the Equality plus the Fabfilter ProQ and IKM MasterEQ 432. Also Nebula APEq.
The goal was a master EQ. I used 'equal' settings on all.
The Sonalksis and the IKM were my favourites.
Sonalksis SV517 has a very nice shine to it, don't know how to describe it.
The IKM Mastereq 432 has more depth.
I decided for the IKM. Not sure it's a keeper though; try it some more, got the SV517 still on my mind.
For Nebula I could go for AITB Mammoth but no demo....
usually I like Nebula more for mojo on tracks.
Anyway, I have seen more posts spread the love for the SV517.
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- KVRist
- 378 posts since 28 Feb, 2013
I have a few EQs, but I keep going back to Ableton Live's EQ Eight. It's just way more convenient, given Live's workflow. And the filters are great.
I pretty much just stick to hp, lp, high shelf, and low shelf. Maybe one mid band and occasional m/s processing. Other EQs might sound marginally better, but not enough for me to switch.
I pretty much just stick to hp, lp, high shelf, and low shelf. Maybe one mid band and occasional m/s processing. Other EQs might sound marginally better, but not enough for me to switch.
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- KVRAF
- 8414 posts since 4 Jul, 2012 from Alesia
I've been demoing Pro-Q 2 and it is seriously a leap above Ableton EQ8 in terms of quality and workflow. I usually use EQ8 but I think I might need to buy this.
If you have not tried Pro-Q 2 then I highly recommend you do it.
Another favourite is DMG Audio Equilibrium. Again Demo it if you've never used it before! If you don't have much money *Equilibrium is very expensive* or don't get access to student discounts like me, then you might not want to check out Equilibrium.
If you have not tried Pro-Q 2 then I highly recommend you do it.
Another favourite is DMG Audio Equilibrium. Again Demo it if you've never used it before! If you don't have much money *Equilibrium is very expensive* or don't get access to student discounts like me, then you might not want to check out Equilibrium.