In this video we expand on the DSP based Equalizer within TotalMix FX.
In simple terms an equalizer is a special kind of filter for boosting and cutting selected
frequencies throughout the audio spectrum.
TotalMix FX comes equipped with a 3-band parametric equalizer
plus an additional low cut.
While the frequencies of each band can range from 20Hz to 20khz, the
slope of the low cut is adjustable between 20Hz and 500Hz and has a 6dB
to 24dB cut per octave.
All three bands can change their amplification between +20dB to -20dB.
This flexibility is great for shaping instrument tracks, cleaning
out unwanted frequencies or adding punch and definition to entire mixes.
Band 1 and 3 can operate in peak (bell) or shelf (shelving) mode.
The middle band is fixed to peak mode.
Band 3 can also operate as Hi Cut , especially useful for LFE
and subwoofer purposes.
We can narrow or widen the bandwidth by raising or lowering the Q. The higher the Q factor,
the narrower the bandwidth and vice versa.
By clicking on the “Preset” button, the EQ menu will show up.
Several entries give comprehensive options for handling EQ presets.
Besides loading factory settings or resetting the parameters, we
also have 16 slots at our disposal for storing and recalling our own presets.
EQ presets can be imported and exported which is useful if we
want to work in different workspaces or with different
computers.
Note that the menu of all channels is identical.
If an EQ preset is saved, it is then available on all other channels.
We hope you could get a better understanding of the EQ of TotalMix FX.
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below the video.