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The EQ also offers four different tailored response curves, from the native Fairlight response to emulations of the response characteristics of classic mixing with options for Earth (the default), Air, Ice, and Fire.
Each band has controls for the filter type (Bell, Lo-Shelf, Hi-Shelf, Notch), Frequency, Gain, and
Q-factor (sharpness of the band), with the available controls for each band of EQ changing depending on the filter type.
The channel strip EQ window
When a channel strip’s EQ is enabled, the EQ Indicator button displays the equalization curve that’s being applied. This indicator cannot be adjusted; you must open the EQ window to make modifications. As with Dynamics, single-clicking on the EQ Indicator will bypass the EQ.
The channel strip’s EQ Indicator,
(Left) EQ is adjusted, (Right) EQ is default (no EQ)
Master EQ Controls
The Equalizer window has the following overall controls:
— Enable button: Turns the overall EQ effect off and on, without resetting the controls.
— Reset button: The circular reset icon on the upper right, next to the three dots Options menu, resets all controls of the EQ window to their defaults.
— Equalizer Type: Drop-down menu choices that allow you choose a response curve that can emulate EQ characteristics from several “classic” mixing consoles.