A precision tool for advanced application, the Master Equalizer is the deluxe version of the Vienna Suite Equalizer. There are 3 filter types to choose from on 5 frequency bands and an additional high shelf filter – as well as Low Cut and High Cut filters. The use of 4x oversampling makes internal calculations even more precise. The filter response display is bigger, allowing a more detailed resolution of the frequency spectrum. This Master Equalizer will need more CPU power than the standard Vienna Suite Equalizer and is the first choice for delicate sonic tasks.
Filter Response Display: Shows the response curve and frequency analysis for the current settings.
dB Scale: Lets you specify the vertical scale (in dB) of the filter response display in 6-dB steps (6, 12, 18, 24 dB). The sound will not be affected by this setting.
EQ Filter Bands: The EQ's five bands which can be independently enabled and programmed. The numbers and colours of the EQ Filters correspond with the numbers and colours of the filter handles in the Filter Response Display. Click on the coloured filter band buttons to enable/disable the corresponding filter.
Filter Types for the peaking filters:
Type A: the most versatile filter type, will give excellent results over the entire frequency range.
Type B: this filter can be more detailed in the mid and low-frequency ranges.
Type C: common standard digital filter type.
Low Shelf / High Shelf Filter: Choose between two shelving types. Mode A behaves like a "normal" shelving filter and allows for Q adjustment. Mode B is a special filter which yields a better phase response and thus creates a more "musical" result, disregarding the Q settings.
Low Cut and High Cut: With an adjustable Q between 0.40 and 2.50, both High and Low Cut offer 4 filter slopes for different slope (fall-off) characteristics (12, 24, 36, 48 dB)
Gain: Adjusts the peak gain of the corresponding filter in a range from –24 dB to +24 dB.
Filter handle: Drag this handle to graphically adjust the filter's boost/cut and/or frequency. When adjusting the filter handle,
Shiftlocks the frequency;Alt/Optionlocks the gain.Q setting: Adjusts the filter width of the corresponding filter band. Use the mouse wheel (or press
Ctrl/Cmd + click and drag) to adjust the Q setting for the currently selected filter. The given filter handle has to be highlighted.Composite curve: Shows the overall response curve of the current settings in the Filter Response Display.
Selected Filter Band Curve: Each individual filter's response curve is displayed in the filter's color when selected.
Analyzer: Enable/disable a 120-band spectrum analyzer. If you're going for less CPU consumption, the analyzer should be switched off.
Analyzer Display Mode: Choose between Input and Output signal display (pre/post EQ).