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Old 04-19-2014, 01:53 PM   #17
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i think this is a common misconception, esp nowadays when many parametric eq's have a spectrum analyzer in the gui (suggest something "graphical"). i used to confuse the two as well, but yea, fixed frequency eq (like graphic eq) are more useful for shaping everything in a consistent way; parametric is more surgical, and offer much more control.

if you want something fancier than reaq you can try spline eq. i think it's linear phase as well (if that means anything to you). pushtec 5+1a is my favorite fixed band eq (adds some color which i like), but i usually have those on the bus and reaq on individual tracks (most often acting as simple hi-pass filters).

also, a good resource for free plugs (bedroomproducersblog):

free parametric eq's:
http://bedroomproducersblog.com/2011...r-vst-plugins/

free graphic eq's
http://bedroomproducersblog.com/2011...r-vst-plugins/

@Narayan - for precision just hold alt, ctrl, or shift key.
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