rsp2rsp2rsp2rsp2 Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 most of you know the HD500x better than i. i just bought mine. for those of you that have really analyzed all the EQ's on the unit, please advise me: i am an acoustic-electric player that will turn off amp-modeling (completely) and just ad EQ 2nd, in my chain (before light compression). be my shortcut. which of the HD500x EQ's would be cleanest and best for acoustic guitar? what EQ will be good for acoustic with Dtar Multi-source mic/piezo combo pu? i also use a lot of delays. studio delay? Vintage EQ? hmmm.. help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdmayfield Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 In my experience and opinion, starting with "which EQ should I use" is the wrong way around to approach the situation. Choice of EQ matters very little; choice of EQ *settings* matters a lot, and there is no predetermined correct setting for any given purpose; you have to use your ears. If I may recommend a process: 1) Play the sound with no EQ 2) Decide if it needs EQ, and if so, what in the sound needs to be corrected --> Is the sound muddy? Too bright? Not enough, or too much, bass? "Boxy" like a cheap boombox? 3) Determine what "shape" of EQ would correct the issue 4) Pick an EQ that can be adjusted into the shape you need Most EQs can be used for similar purposes, and a 3dB boost at 2kHz with a given "Q" setting using one EQ is going to sound very similar, and sometimes identical, to a 3dB boost at 2kHz with the same "Q" setting on another EQ. To get the overall concept of EQ, take a look at these videos: I hope that helps. Thanks, Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joebutterfield Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 I would start out by going to custom tone and downloading a few tones from there (link below). It is a great resource if you are new to building tones. Find out what you like, deconstruct the tone and build a new one that suits you. Off the top off my head I would recommend Vintage Pre>Studio EQ/Parametric EQ as the pre amp section of your tone then add as much delay as you want after. http://line6.com/customtone/ @line6jbutter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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