Eq's. General Rule

[pratikb]

As a general rule, Where should the following EQ's be placed in the chain?
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which EQ's are better for Clean and for Distortion?

 

Graphic EQ
Parametric EQ
Studio EQ
4 band shift EQ
Mid Focus EQ
Vintage Pre

 

 

 

 

Thanks, Pratik

[smrybacki]

Personally, I use the Graphic EQ to smooth out the low end of my Variax guitar before it hits the Amp block.  Helps a lot. Others would be good for the same purpose but in my opinion, it is YOUR opinion of the results that matter.

 

Generally speaking:

 

- Graphic EQ gives you 5 bands of adjustment surrounding 5 fixed frequencies (80hz, 220hz, 480hz, 1.1khz, 2.2 khz)

- Parametric EQ is similar, except it allows you to adjust the center frequency and width (Q) of it

- Studio EQ gives you a basic Low/High (bass treble) with the abilty to adjust the centers and gain of each

- Not really familiar with a shift EQ, sorry
- Mid Focus EQ basically channels the Midrange through while setting the upper/lower frequency limits

Hope some of that helps, and I am NO expert...just a user.

[arislaf]

Shift equalizer became my favorite after long try and error use... It is like amp, I use it when I don't want to use an amp, usually for clean tones, and rarely after a stand alone distortion pedal.

[joel_brown]

Before using one of the EQs and taking up an effects block, try using the CAB Parameters, assuming you are using a speaker Cab.  Low Cut and Resonance Level can make a fairly significant differance.  Between that and the basic Bass Mid Treble and Presence, you may be able to dial in what you need.  I would suggest using the EQ as a last resort.  They are also clunky to use.

 

But to answer your original question about where they are typically used.  Where ever it makes it sound better.  I typically use it either at the begining of the effects chain or after the amp/cab but before other effects like delay or reverb.

[edstar1960]

Before using one of the EQs and taking up an effects block, try using the CAB Parameters, assuming you are using a speaker Cab.  Low Cut and Resonance Level can make a fairly significant differance.  Between that and the basic Bass Mid Treble and Presence, you may be able to dial in what you need.  I would suggest using the EQ as a last resort.  They are also clunky to use.

 

But to answer your original question about where they are typically used.  Where ever it makes it sound better.  I typically use it either at the begining of the effects chain or after the amp/cab but before other effects like delay or reverb.

I agree, plus Microphone choice in cab settings makes a big difference too, so audition each one to see how it affects the tone.

Use the EQ fx blocks to fine tune after all the above, and use which ever is needed in what ever position to best get the end result.

[billlorentzen]

As a recording engineer, my advice would be, whatever works! Don't be afraid to use multiple EQs to get the sound you want. I usually start out with selecting the best guitar pickup, then the amp, cab and mic to get the sound I'm after, then use EQs after the amp. This is how good sounds are developed in the studio. As with compressors, sometimes you may need more than one EQ to notch out certain freqs.

[silverhead]

Why they chose that? Nobody here knows; again, you'd have to ask Line 6 directly.