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64.1 An Audio Engineer’s Best Friend The equaliser is the oldest and the most popular soundprocessing tool. From the earliest days, its main

filters as precise and clean as possible. For controlledgeneration of distortions we recommend using enhancers orany other specialised process

84.5 Parallel Passive EQParallel EQ exhibits quite different sonic properties to thefamiliar serial parametric EQ. We are generally used tohea

5.1 Graphical EQ DisplayWhen you click on any of the EQ band nodes on the displaythe corresponding band parameters will be shown in the BandControl se

10The input and output sliders function in the samemanner as knobs, allowing you to move withmouse cursor, scroll (with shift as fine adjust)and

Alternatively, you may wish to store the presets in a sub-directory within your project folder.A/B functionality, providing two different mem

12Peak Meter and Clip IndicatorThe wide meter bar to the left is a responsive peak meterwhich allows you to observe the exact input level at a

5.7 Global BypassBecause Duende plug-ins cause a noticeable latency at higher host buffer settings, the bypass button provided by the DAW cancause an

146.1 Bell Filters Q Definitions P – 3dB – Classical definition that means Q is measured 3dB below peak for boost or 3dB above peak for cut. 0 – 3dB –

Proportional 1Proportional equalisers are recognised as being more ‘musical’ thanConstant Q. The bells are wider below +6dB and narrower above+6dB (or

16Constant Q AsymmetricalUsed in some US products and mixers. The boost characteristics aredefined according to 0 – 3dB formula. Extra widened between

Constant Q NewDefined Q is always perfectly maintained independent of bell gain(also below 6dB). In terms of P – 3dB definition of this equalisercan b

186.3 Cut FiltersCritical“Critical Damped” filters simulate a chain of passive analogue RC(for high-cut) and CR (for low-cut) stages fixing a behaviou

GaussianNo ringing or overshoot in the time domain, but slow roll-off in thefrequency domain.ButterworthCharacterised by having a maximally flat

207.1 Serial ModeIn serial (default) filter mode, the input signal is initiallyamplified or attenuated using the input gain slider and thenpa

As said earlier, the equaliser is probably the oldest and themost popular sound processing tool. Parametric EQ (PEQ) inparticular offers maximal flexi

229.1 Support FAQsTo access the latest support information on Duende, please visit our online support site. The information there is kept up todate by

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1. Introduction 1Key Features 2X-EQ Graphical User Interface 32. System Requirements 4Apple Macintosh 4Windows/PC 43. Installation & Authorisation

Thank you for purchasing the X-EQ plug-in for the SSLDuende platform. X-EQ is a versatile and comprehensivemastering grade parametric

2Key Features• 10 band fully parametric high quality digital EQ • A total of 16 different filter types: 5 different cut filters, 9 bell shapes, shelvi

X-EQ Graphical User Interface1 Stereo/mono input meter 2 Input gain control 3 Preset Management buttons 4 HP filter and LF shelf bands 5 6 indepen

4Apple Macintosh• SSL Duende running V2.2 software and firmware• PowerPC G4/G5 or Intel 1.0GHz or higher • 512Mb RAM (1Gb recommended) • Mac OS X (Ver

A time limited trial version of X-EQ will be installed duringthe Duende V2.2 software update. This allows X-EQ to be runin evaluation mode, which mean