andrushkiwt
Well-known member
Not too vested in this topic or pondering it too hard, but just thought about what you guys prefer (as I was checking out free plugs through PluginBoutique) as far as EQ's go.
You like the preset freq, 3 or 4 knobs? The graphic kind, that let's you control whatever freq you want? The incremental slider, usually with 80,100,200,350 etc.... ?
I would say that the more I do this, the more comfortable I am with having only a few selections. Though there are certainly times where having the entire spectrum at your disposal is an advantage (de-ess, harsh spikes, particular resonance).
As far as I know, the earlier EQ's had a select panel of frequencies to choose from, and it didn't stop anyone from making great records. I don't know if anyone listens to 50's, 60's rock and thinks "hmm, that guitar needs a 250hz cut". It just sounds good, ya?
So, what you like?
You like the preset freq, 3 or 4 knobs? The graphic kind, that let's you control whatever freq you want? The incremental slider, usually with 80,100,200,350 etc.... ?
I would say that the more I do this, the more comfortable I am with having only a few selections. Though there are certainly times where having the entire spectrum at your disposal is an advantage (de-ess, harsh spikes, particular resonance).
As far as I know, the earlier EQ's had a select panel of frequencies to choose from, and it didn't stop anyone from making great records. I don't know if anyone listens to 50's, 60's rock and thinks "hmm, that guitar needs a 250hz cut". It just sounds good, ya?
So, what you like?