It's generally it's best to use as few bands as possible, as that's just good mixing/mastering advice, and it's always better to cut than boost.
#Paragraphic eq portable#
I used all of my best headphones as well as my Klein + Hummel O 300D's as references, and the goal was to make them sound as close to the ideal hybrid of those references as possible, while using the least number of bands (since IEM's are usually used with portable players, and EQ's drain batteries faster, although fewer bands will use less CPU while processing). They have fantastically tuned frequency ranges at a great price.I just spent the whole night creating the ideal EQ settings for the Westone 3 and Shure SE535. Most players will only need a graphic EQ, in which case we highly recommend the MXR 6-band EQ or 10-band EQ. If you want to really polish up your guitar tone and refine your amp even further, a parametric EQ will give you all the flexibility you could possibly want, although likely with a few less bands available to you. You get enough frequency control that if you only need to cut out a bit of mud from a guitar now and then, you have that option. If you’re really not the kind of person to go through tons and tons of tweaking options to get the perfect-god-tier-guitar-tone, a graphic EQ is a great solution. A graphic EQ is just a single slider control per band, but a parametric EQ would need a control for frequency selection, boost/cut, and width of the band. On a pedal EQ it’s an issue of real-estate within the enclosure, as well as the cost of parts.
The downside to a parametric EQ is that you’re likely going to be left with less bands to work with. You may find one of your guitars is muddy at 200Hz, and another one benefits more from cutting at 250Hz. This allows you to get far more specific and precise with your adjustments, and can be extremely useful for things as simple as switching guitars. Not only can you choose what frequencies you’d like to modify, but you are often able to adjust how wide your adjustment is, or how many of the frequencies around your selection will also be impacted. Your frequency bands are no longer decided for you, but are sweepable.
#Paragraphic eq full#
On the other hand, a parametric EQ gives you full control over your adjustments. You can boost areas you like, and cut areas that are muddy or harsh. The sliders simply boost or cut the volume at those specific frequencies. For example, there isn’t a lot of useful information in the 10kHz+ frequency range for guitars, and that information is often filtered out in a mix, so they provide you with sliders that act on more useful areas for your instrument. These frequency bands are chosen based on important areas of a guitar’s sound. You’ll have 6-10 bands (typically more on rackmount gear or VST’s) that span across most of the frequency range. These frequencies are pre-set, they are decided for you by the manufacturer.
#Paragraphic eq series#
Graphic EQ’s give you a series of sliders to boost or cut different frequencies.
#Paragraphic eq how to#
We’re going to look at the difference between a graphic EQ and a parametric EQ, their pros and cons, and how to pick what’s right for you. Take out those muddy low mids, add some extra bite, or even use it as a boost for solos.
With the added flexibility you can take an incredible sounding setup and add some extra polish to it. If you didn’t know this already, an EQ pedal can take your entire guitar tone to the next level.
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