Can't find A good 4 band EQ

[RRokkenAudio]

Ok, I have used the SSLEQ by waves before and totally loved it. Looking for something like a 4 or more band EQ or channel strip that I can use on every track.

I literally can't stand the ones with the graph etc, idk why, just not my thing. I like knobs and I cannot lie.

So, what makes it harder is, I want an EQ or channel strip that has a good name behind it. Idk, but it makes me feel weird when theres a good plugin around, but it hasn't and wont be updated since 2014.

Looking for:

4 or more band EQ or channel strip.
Knobs
Reputable or updated frequently.

Ahhhh, And free.

Not sure why many free equalizers are like 3 band:

http://www.tokyodawn.net/tdr-vos-slickeq/

I literally like to strap plugins across all tracks.

Idk, maybe I have to save $100 which isn't easy for me. Maybe I have to settle with graphic looking ones.

But I just thought, I would ask if anyone has any recommendations.

I'm sure I'll get the message or two about just downloading cracked. Those days are long and over for me. Just doesn't feel the same.

~Rob.

[romratt]

If you have any Focusrite hardware than the RED series EQ and Compressor are free,Just regiter your product and download https://us.focusrite.com/plug-ins/red-plug-in-suite

[Fergler]

Look no further for knob-only interface:

http://www.tokyodawn.net/tdr-vos-slickeq/

It's got really subtle character modes (even more with the GE premium version) that like to be pushed into.

The auto-gain is really, really balanced. Keep that on all the time and never worry about lying to yourself again.

[crimsonmerry]

Free Dead Duck's bundle. There's 4 band EQ and also channel strip there.

http://www.kvraudio.com/product/dead...-duck-software

[hopi]

not knobs but sliders only... use the reaeq, then in the GUI remove any bands more than 4, then up at the top right clk the UI button... then shrink that resulting window to a size that suits you...

[ashcat_lt]

Originally Posted by hopi

not knobs but sliders only... use the reaeq, then in the GUI remove any bands more than 4, then up at the top right clk the UI button... then shrink that resulting window to a size that suits you...

Or better yet show the parameters you want as knobs on the channel strip. Save it as a track template.

[Sound asleep]

Originally Posted by ashcat_lt

Or better yet show the parameters you want as knobs on the channel strip. Save it as a track template.

That's actually not a bad default configuration for channel strips.

I always kind of wish that there was always an EQ on every track, but it's always an extra thing to load, too.

I've gone over in my mind whether I should save all templates with a reaQ, or not, but this might really make it worth it. Especially for quickly dialing in a high pass filter.

Is it possible to set up a menu entry or action to insert a specific template, when you choose "new track"?

I always use "insert template"-> the template I want.

If I could ctr+n or "insert new track" and have that be a track with reaQ mapped to knobs like that, I might be interested in getting that done bit by bit. I'd have to add that to all my instrument templates, but I could do that as I go.

I'm also not exactly sure what would be a good Q and stuff to leave everything at. I'd like to leave it so I only control the gain of 4 knobs. Or 3 gain and frequency for hi-pass. 2 bell in the middle somewhere, and a high pass.

Idk how useful any of that would be except for the hi-pass though, so maybe I would just do that.

I almost always want some hi-pass somewhere, so I'd love to have that on every strip. Even for bass, I would want to roll off down in the unhearable range.

[TheMaartian]

Not free, but 4 bands and no graphics. Hornet makes great, inexpensive plugins. I use several regularly. For €18, this one's a bargain.

https://www.hornetplugins.com/plugins/hornet-sw34eq/

Shape that sound the way it should be

HoRNet SW34EQ

The HoRNet SW34EQ is an equalizer coming straight from the 80s. It’s the digital version of the EQ found in an American console and it features the typical analog EQ sound and controls.

This plugin is specifically modeled after one channel of this console used in the main room of Virus Studio, here in Siena, Italy. This EQ is very smooth and gentle, both in the EQ shapes (bells and shelves) and it’s almost perfect for general tone shaping, especially the low shelf gives weight to the sound without pumping it too much.

You also get an high-pass filter at 40Hz with 18dB/oct slope that can be activated even if the rest of the EQ is not.

Complete analog emulation

The SW34EQ does not just model the EQ curves but also the saturation characteristics of the original device, we are talking about an 80s console here so there are op-amp everywhere in the signal path and the saturation mainly produces even harmonics, but as you crank the gain a lot of odd harmonics jumps out. Of course the hiss is modeled too and the whole emulation can be deactivated.

We also tried to emulate the workflow of the EQ and we put the frequency and gain knob on the same axis, the only indication of the current frequency for every band is on the outer of the knob, while there is no explicit gain indication for the gain knob, you only know that at maximum you have +/- 15dB of gain or reduction. This is for hardcore mixers who use their ears and nothing else to get the job done.



If you don't mind a little graphics, then the free MeldaProduction MEqualizer is great, as are the rest of their free plugins.

https://www.meldaproduction.com/MEqualizer

https://www.meldaproduction.com/MFreeFXBundle

[Ianuarius]

Originally Posted by TheMaartian

If you don't mind a little graphics, then the free MeldaProduction MEqualizer is great, as are the rest of their free plugins.

https://www.meldaproduction.com/MEqualizer

https://www.meldaproduction.com/MFreeFXBundle

MEqualizer is an incredible parametric EQ. So many seetings you didn't even know you needed, heh.

One I've used in the past with good results is the Variety of Sound BootEQ mkII.
https://varietyofsound.wordpress.com...-release-info/

It also has a tube emulation with vintage/modern setting and a drive control. Fancy little thing.