Powerful and Precise EQ for the Human Ear
EQuivocate is a top - notch EQ ideal for mixing and mastering. Its auditory filters and Match EQ feature make it super powerful, easy to use, and deliver a natural sound.
It uses filters modeled on the human ear. With 26 critical bands, each tickling a different part of your inner ear, any setting combination sounds as natural as can be. A linear - phase filter shape reduces pre - echo, making EQuivocate stand out.
The Match EQ feature lets you make your track's sound match or complement the Format - Audio signal in the sidechain. You can also match a final master to a reference track or fit a sound into a dense mix. Unlike other match EQ plugins, it offers a transparent match without creating an unnatural sound.
The 26 filters are spread along the Mel Spectrum and can be customized. With usability options like Format - Automatic Level Compensation, Draw EQ Curve, and individual solos for each band, EQuivocate is both powerful and precise.
Features
- 26 linear - phase auditory filters are simple, musical, and shaped like critical band filters in your ear.
- The Match EQ feature can match one track's tone to another, blend tracks, or make a master match a reference track.
- Draw an EQ curve by clicking and swiping on the gain slider, then fine - tune.
- Use the auto button for output level to compensate for EQ - introduced level changes.
- Solo one or more bands to find problem frequencies easily.
- Customize your sound by adding or removing filters.
- Comes with artist presets from well - known names like Richard Devine and others.
- Start with presets or create your own, and use the Compare button to switch between settings.
The Science Behind Equivocate
Humans can detect a tone only when it's a certain distance from another playing simultaneously. The Mel Scale arranges auditory frequency bands equally spaced, reflecting how humans hear.
Most graphic EQs use IIR or analog - style filters with limitations in flexibility. EQuivocate uses a linear - phase FIR filter, so what you see on the screen is what you hear.
It uses triangularly - shaped filters similar to those in your ear, making the filtered signal sound natural. In a complex signal, you can usually hear only one sound source per filter.
EQuivocate's 26 bands are based on the inner ear's critical bands. Fewer filters would make it more natural than other EQs on the market.
Using EQuivocate is a breeze. For mixing and mastering, start by exploring the 26 linear - phase auditory filters. You can customize them according to your needs, adding or removing filters to shape your sound. If you want to match the tone of one track to another, use the Match EQ feature. Just feed your favorite song or individual track into it and watch your tone transform instantly. When drawing an EQ curve, click and swipe your mouse across the gain slider field. Then toggle Draw Curve off to make fine adjustments. For level compensation, use the output level auto button. To find problem frequencies, solo one or more bands. You can start with the artist presets included in the software or create your own. Use the Compare button to switch between different settings. As for maintenance, keep your software up - to - date to ensure the best performance. And always make sure your computer meets the system requirements for running EQuivocate smoothly.
