Asymmetrical Filter
The H-EQ includes a newly-developed, one-of-a-kind asymmetrical bell filter (Digital 1),
which we have found ideally-suited for creative equalization. It's important to note that
the Q for this filter does not change the width of the bell; rather, it controls the “tilt” of the
filter. Lower Q values are especially effective on low frequency signals like bass, kick
drum, and piano, while high Q settings work well on high frequency content such as
cymbals, strings, acoustic guitar, vocals and the like.
For example, when the Q is set all the way counter-clockwise (Q=1), the slope toward
the cutoff point is much more gentle than the slope coming down from the cutoff point,
which is much steeper, scooping out some of the low mids. This creates a very musical
bell shape that is ideal for boosting or cutting low frequencies.
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When the Q is set all the way clockwise (Q=100), it creates a mirrored slope where the
left side of the curve rises sharply and scoops out a bit before reaching the cutoff point,
with a very gentle slope descending toward the higher frequencies.
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Waves H-EQ
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