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jess123 · Post by **jess123** » Sun Dec 18, 2005 5:59 am

Hi guys,

A simple question here in regards to EQ spectrum.

Here's quote from somebody: -

"....Then I analyzed that track with Voxengo Curve EQ and got a spectrum to use from it. Applied that spectrum to a "un-eq'ed" song in..."

Was convinced in the past to obtain a great EQ not just for mixing but mastering down the road. Thus, I obtained Elemental Audio Firium and has been a great EQ plug-in so far. But, heck, I'm actually a newbie in this domain and was wondering can anyone tell me how can I 'save a spectrum' and then 'apply it to another track' (like what the somebody was quoting above)?

Space Boy · Post by **Space Boy** » Sun Dec 18, 2005 8:05 am

Didn't you get any instructions when you bought the plug-in?

Why not download 'Elevayta FreEq Boy' and check out the instructions.

jess123 · Post by **jess123** » Sun Dec 18, 2005 10:46 am

It's just a demo version and there are too READ ME to consume. Was just expecting a 'yes' or 'no' anyway.

DevonB · Post by **DevonB** » Sun Dec 18, 2005 11:35 am

Personally, I'd stay away from using saved spectrums. They are akin to using "Rock", "Jazz", "Classical" etc. EQ settings on your home stereo. They boost and cut certain frequencies, but with no regard to the actual source material except in an extremely generic fashion. You've already got a fabulous EQ there (Sorry, I've only used the demo myself as well.) Use it for each song individually.

And yes, I have used spectrums on Ozone 3 before. Their manual covers step by step how to do it for that specific plug-in. I'd rather EQ on my own, still.

Devon

jess123 · Post by **jess123** » Sun Dec 18, 2005 11:51 am

Agree, it's not a magic button to doing EQ, but sometimes you need to do it.

HighEndWare · Post by **HighEndWare** » Tue Dec 20, 2005 12:49 am

Not sure I understand the issue here. With firium you use the (can´t recall its name now) "learn" mode from a source. You will see the spectrum move and shape according to the playback of the song. After a while it will settle in a certain shape - that is when you hit "freeze" or whatever the heck the name is. You save the profile and then load it in again on the track you want to apply it to. Remember that the cruves will likely make it all sound cheesy and very unpleasant, since the curves are too rough. That is why there is a smooth function, whereby you can average the spectrum into a smoother curve. Keep using those smoothing and adjusting functions and you may get a rather cool result.

jess123 · Post by **jess123** » Tue Dec 20, 2005 1:26 am

Thanks for your post.

lfm · Post by **lfm** » Tue Dec 20, 2005 10:21 pm

I've seen a lot of posts that you should listen to professional recordings and compare with your own, to learn what might be missing in your own mix.

Like it's done in Ozone you can accumulate the spectrum over a part of a song, or complete song, and save this as a raw model to come close to.

Step one is to do this with professional recording.

Step two to do this with your own mix and compare.

There is also an option to have the EQ be set so that both match pretty close, by a simple button press.

As said already, don't think you can fix everything with EQ.

It could very well be something wrong with your arrangement and there should be other instruments covering a frequency range dipping in the mix, rather than equalizing like mad what you already got.

jess123 · Post by **jess123** » Tue Dec 20, 2005 10:37 pm

Thanks for your post.

I'm dabbling with using either Harbal and Ozone for trhe final touch.

How to save and apply an EQ spectrum?