TDR Equalizer

[rick-slo]

You might want to download and check a TDR's free version of its dynamic equalizer. I found it pretty neat. Here: https://www.tokyodawn.net/tokyo-dawn-labs/





If you like this then there is the paid version and there is FabFilter Pro Q.

[KevWind]

WOW looks like a very powerful tool Thanks for the heads up

[runamuck]

Thanks Rick. I've been using Fab Filter Pro EQ and several others from Acustica but would like to give this a try. Things just keep getting better and better with software.

[Trevor B.]

The updated Nova GE (version 2.0.0) is a truly amazing software EQ. It does it all.
6 Bands vs 4 in the Standard Edition
Parametric equalization
Dynamic equalization
Frequency selective compression/expansion
Multiband compression/expansion
Wideband compression/expansion

The new enhanced Smart Operations window replaces the old Learn/Operation menu and opens up a whole range of added reference options. Anyone who tries and likes the Standard Edition will love the Gentleman's upgrade.

[DukeX]

Thanks, Rick. Glad it works with XP!

[TBman]

I have that, I really like the hi pass feature.

[Trevor B.]

Originally Posted by TBman

I have that, I really like the hi pass feature.

What I like best about this plugin is its versatility. For example in a recent mix I used the compression feature to duck the kick drum which allowed the bass to cut through with greater clarity. I could have used a compressor plugin to do the job but the Nova gets it done and is fun use.

[JakeStone]

Thanks for sharing. This is cool.

[TBman]

Originally Posted by Trevor B.

The updated Nova GE (version 2.0.0) is a truly amazing software EQ. It does it all.
6 Bands vs 4 in the Standard Edition
Parametric equalization
Dynamic equalization
Frequency selective compression/expansion
Multiband compression/expansion
Wideband compression/expansion

The new enhanced Smart Operations window replaces the old Learn/Operation menu and opens up a whole range of added reference options. Anyone who tries and likes the Standard Edition will love the Gentleman's upgrade.

What is the purpose of the "Smart" operations? I can't get the demo to do anything once I get passed the "Learn" from the reference file.

[runamuck]

This thing is a lot more complicated than anything I ever need or want to use.

[Trevor B.]

Originally Posted by TBman

What is the purpose of the "Smart" operations? I can't get the demo to do anything once I get passed the "Learn" from the reference file.

The functions and operations of Smart Ops are well explained in the Nova GE User's Manual linked below. Pages 20 to 24 cover Smart Ops. Hope this helps.
https://www.tokyodawn.net/labs/NovaGE/Manual.pdf?x47334

[Ty Ford]

I'm sorry, but a lot of this, for me, is "because we can technology" that has very little to do with making good music or good audio.

[crikey]

Originally Posted by Ty Ford

I'm sorry, but a lot of this, for me, is "because we can technology" that has very little to do with making good music or good audio.

Can you expound (maybe with some specifics) on that please?

[rick-slo]

I ended up buying and using FabFilter Q though the Nova demo is neat (and no doubt the Nova GE more so).

The main thing I find effective is doing a fairly narrow Q volume boost frequency sweep listening for narrow disagreeable frequencies ranges.
When found then cutting the volume on those frequencies. Sometimes I lower Q value and check that way also. It can even isolate frequencies
coming from just the right or left mike and work with those.

Another example is one particular guitar I have has really nice fat sounding trebles but often records with a lower midrange honking sound.
I zero in to find that frequency range with a volume boost and then after finding it cut it for a much better sound.

[TBman]

I have the TDR equalizer, but I have no idea what does what and how to use it, other than the lo and hi pass features which I use.

Something like this looks like a college course on sound file editing and not a first or second year class.