Waves H-EQ Hybrid Equalizer - EQ Plug-In (Native/SoundGrid/Venue, Download) User Manual
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Waves H-EQ Equalizer User Manual
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Asymmetrical Filter
H-EQ includes a newly developed, one-of-a-kind asymmetrical bell filter (Digital 1), which we have found ideally suited for creative equalization.
It's important to note that the Q for this filter does not change the width of the bell; rather, it controls the “tilt” of the filter. Lower Q values are
especially effective on low-frequency signals such as bass, kick drum and piano, while high Q settings work well on high-frequency content
such as cymbals, strings, acoustic guitar and vocals.
For example, when the Q is set all the way counterclockwise (Q=1), the slope toward the cutoff point is much more gentle than the slope
coming down from the cutoff point, which is much steeper, scooping out some of the low-mid frequencies. This creates a very musical bell
shape that is ideal for boosting or cutting low frequencies.
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When the Q is set all the way clockwise (Q=100), it creates a mirrored slope where the left side of the curve rises sharply and scoops out a bit
before reaching the cutoff point, with a very gentle slope descending toward the higher frequencies.
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