I somehow missed this updated from v1 to v2 and just came across it. I've used this excellent sounding EQ as a headphone correction for quite some time, but had not really integrated it into my workflow as a day to day EQ, I found the UI not to flow. This is about to change massively.
The updated GUI and M/S are really very very good to work with. Very informative and easy to use.
I'm just 'mastering' some things at the moment and it's really jumped in and allowed me to really very quickly solve a few problems I couldn't quite address with other tools (needing to lift and bring some solidity to some musical parts in a fairly busy top end). Super impressive.
The usage of M/S bands (along with L/R) is really powerful and nice to use, especially on stereo files.
Anyway, super impressed so though it worth creating a thread for the V2, which is incredible value at £49
https://cravedsp.com/crave-eq
What's New in Version 2.1
Native Apple Silicon Support
All plugin formats have been updated to run natively on Apple Silicon.
Transparent Phase Crossover Frequency Shown in UI
The frequency of the transparent phase crossover (the point when the phase switches from linear to analog) is shown along the frequency axes for visual reference.
Right Click Drag For More Precise Knobs
Right clicking and dragging allows finer adjustment of knobs.
Band Number in UI
The current band number appears in the UI and can be used to navigate between bands.
What's New in Version 2
Precise Stereo Positioning (Directional EQ)
Peaking and shelving filters can be precisely placed in the stereo field. Use the new M/S and L/R filter knobs in combination to apply width to adjust focus followed by panning to change direction. A new direction bar around each band shows the amount of focus and direction.
Improved Spectrum Analyzer
The new spectrum analyzer supports higher frequency resolutions, features improved ballistics and can be configured to display any of the M, S, L, R (and combined L/R) channels of the input and output signal. The analyzer can be zoomed up to 4x by dragging up/down on the frequency axis. Dedicated preset management for saving/loading analyzer presets.
Linearly Spaced Frequency Lines Option to switch from logarithmically spaced frequency lines to a new linearly spaced frequency display. Enabled by right clicking the editor background and choosing Lines -> Linear from the context menu.
Sample Accurate Automation Supports sample accurate automation for offline bounces with compatible hosts and plugin formats.
Phase Inversion The phase of the signal can be inverted by clicking the Φ button.
Up to 4x Lighter on GPU
The new graphics engine uses 8x less GPU memory and is up to 4x lighter on the GPU processor.
Key Features
Four beautifully smooth, lovingly crafted EQ models for mixing and mastering
32 parametric bands with a choice of peaking, high/low shelf, high/low cut, notch, band pass and tilt filters
Directional EQ for peaking and shelving filters
Combined M/S and L/R channel processing for all filters
Solo listen (double-click a band to activate)
Configurable high-resolution spectrum analyzer (M/S, L/R and stereo input/output)
Adjustable frequency, filter and meter axes
Resizable interface
Crave EQ V2
-
- KVRAF
- 8078 posts since 9 Jan, 2003 from Saint Louis MO
Aha, I have been using 2.0.22, didn't realize there was a 2.1 that had more than just Apple stuff.
-
- KVRist
- 464 posts since 25 Sep, 2002 from Chicago
Been using V2 since it came out. Nice to see he has an update available.
-
- KVRAF
- 4720 posts since 26 Nov, 2015 from Way Downunder
A great update for the greatest digital parametric EQ of all time.
-
- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 3821 posts since 20 Apr, 2005
Well, I'd actually missed the whole V2 update - and the step up from 1 to 2 is really very good indeed.bk wrote: Wed Apr 12, 2023 7:00 pm Thanks. I didn't realize there was a 2.1 either.
Fantastic EQ. Not sure why it's not more popular.
-
- KVRAF
- 1637 posts since 28 Jul, 2006
What is this like vs Kirchoff?
-
- KVRian
- 1172 posts since 21 Jul, 2012
It's up to personal taste obviously, but I found the Kirchoff very tedious to work with with too many options and slowing me down. Where as Crave just is very intuitive, does not get in the way and sounds phenomenal plust the autogain works very well.