CBTL Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 I need some help, I'm the first to admit I don't have much of a clue about EQ frequency, where to place EQ In a chain or what model to use etc. When using a rotary cab it makes the sound very mid heavy from what I perceive. How am I best to tame this. I'm guessing by using a EQ block after MOD block that I can switch in and out together as I don't want to adjust my amps mid control. Any help would be greatly apreaciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommasoferrarese Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 Keep in mind that, as the name suggests, rotary cab is a cab already, so you better try to deactivate your cab emulation and place it after the amp block, first. If you prefer having it in line before your amp block, the best option is to place a parametric eq after it and to boost the mids until you feel you're exaggerating the frequency you dislike, and after that you cut it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBTL Posted October 25, 2016 Author Share Posted October 25, 2016 I run it in parallel after my amp block so half the signal splits to the guitar cab and half the rotary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arislaf Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 Take the simple EQ and set a wide Q, frequency arround 700 and decrease db. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBTL Posted October 25, 2016 Author Share Posted October 25, 2016 Take the simple EQ and set a wide Q, frequency arround 700 and decrease db. What's a "Q" 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zzz123 Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 What's a "Q" Simply put, Q defines how selective the frequency filter is. As you can see here, a high Q means a steep filter, with fewer frequencies (around the center frequency) getting attenuated or amplified. A low Q means a more gradual filter, with more frequencies getting attenuated or amplified. Hope this helps! Image courtesy: http://www.tubetrap.com/bass_traps_articles/room-acoustics-pics/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arislaf Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 What's a "Q" Q factor controls the bandwidth—or number of frequencies—that will be cut or boosted by the equaliser. The lower the Q factor, the wider the bandwidth (and the more frequencies will be affected). https://howtoeq.wordpress.com/2010/10/07/q-factor-and-bandwidth-in-eq-what-it-all-means/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HonestOpinion Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 I need some help, I'm the first to admit I don't have much of a clue about EQ frequency, where to place EQ In a chain or what model to use etc. When using a rotary cab it makes the sound very mid heavy from what I perceive. How am I best to tame this. I'm guessing by using a EQ block after MOD block that I can switch in and out together as I don't want to adjust my amps mid control. Any help would be greatly apreaciated. You may want to experiment with putting the EQ before or after your amp/cab block rather than after the 'MOD' block although after the rotary cab effect, as you suggested, sounds like the most logical location to try first . I would try arislaf's approach with a parametric EQ and move the frequency around the area he recommends until it sounds right to you. You can also try the 10 band graphic EQ or even the Cali EQ (Mesa Boogie) if you are more comfortable with them or get a better result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncann Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 What's a "Q" An omnipotent being. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HonestOpinion Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 An omnipotent being. 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' reference, LOL :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinon2 Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' reference, LOL :) "I'm not good in groups. It's difficult to work in groups when you're omnipotent." ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HonestOpinion Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 "I'm not good in groups. It's difficult to work in groups when you're omnipotent." ;) LOL. Cuts to the core of the 'problem' some people seem to think they suffer from on forums. Sadly they labor even harder under the heavier burden of its twin, omniscience ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBTL Posted October 25, 2016 Author Share Posted October 25, 2016 Thanks guys, everyday is a learning day 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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