I've noticed in other EQ's like the SSL E Channel Strip that there are cross over EQ bands like this one. What is the benefit of having those or rather what was the design choice by including that? Was that just how analog worked back in the day?
Reason for crossover frequencies is because with a lot of these type of EQs and the hardware units themselves, even if it says it’s the same frequency, it could actually be slightly up from or down from that frequency. It’s similar to how a pulteq eq works, meaning you could boost on one band and then do a cut on the other at the same frequency, which would give you a curved boost/cut bell emphasising the frequency’s to the side of the band your working with. It would look like a Nike tick in the frequency spectrum. This can be really useful if you want to focus a particular instrument in a mix and you may be getting a lot of mud around the area you want to boost. As these are analog EQs they are not designed to be surgical, but instead your making broad musical strokes and looking to add saturation, weight and character to the signal.
Also do you know off the top of your head what the db the input adds when you activate the plugin and how much you have to pull down the output to level it?
I am going to be buying a hardware Sterio EQ for mixing and mastering and secondly tracking as well and I'm strongly considering this or the Manley Massive Passive. My only worry with the Chandler is that it may be to coloured for some Mastering applications. I really like the looks of the Maselec MEA-2 as well but I will be financing it and Long and Mcquade doesn't carry Maselec. Do you have any thoughts on what a good first hardware eq would be? 2 mono units or 500 series are an option as well, doesn't have to be a sterio unit.
I think any of those options are great choices. The Massalec is probably the most transparent, the Manley will add some tube warmth along with the passive EQ. Given the choice, I would likely go with the CurveBender.
@@mixingwithmike I wouldn't recommend you finance any equipment unless you're making consistent money with music, this way, the gear pays for it's self. I just sold my Curve Bender, this plug-in will get you 90% there with 2db of gain, and you'll have more options mastering in the box. However, if you do decide to get hardware, get the Maselec but that's 6k, ouch!
thank you for the always interesting background story
Whoa...finally, the native version. Thanks, Sir. And big thanks to Softube
cheers!
I love this plugin on my master bus. I love how it sounds.
Perfect for the mix buss or mastering
Hey, that really sound good on that bass, a great plug in by softube.
thank´s
picking up this plugin and am glad to hear your thoughts on it. ty
Great review, thank you
nice demo, the only critique is that it would had been better if the frequencies were exaggerated and then pulled back.
I've noticed in other EQ's like the SSL E Channel Strip that there are cross over EQ bands like this one. What is the benefit of having those or rather what was the design choice by including that? Was that just how analog worked back in the day?
Reason for crossover frequencies is because with a lot of these type of EQs and the hardware units themselves, even if it says it’s the same frequency, it could actually be slightly up from or down from that frequency. It’s similar to how a pulteq eq works, meaning you could boost on one band and then do a cut on the other at the same frequency, which would give you a curved boost/cut bell emphasising the frequency’s to the side of the band your working with. It would look like a Nike tick in the frequency spectrum. This can be really useful if you want to focus a particular instrument in a mix and you may be getting a lot of mud around the area you want to boost. As these are analog EQs they are not designed to be surgical, but instead your making broad musical strokes and looking to add saturation, weight and character to the signal.
@@tomleermusic thanks this makes a lot of sense with the pultec example. Much appreciated 🙏
Also do you know off the top of your head what the db the input adds when you activate the plugin and how much you have to pull down the output to level it?
I am going to be buying a hardware Sterio EQ for mixing and mastering and secondly tracking as well and I'm strongly considering this or the Manley Massive Passive. My only worry with the Chandler is that it may be to coloured for some Mastering applications. I really like the looks of the Maselec MEA-2 as well but I will be financing it and Long and Mcquade doesn't carry Maselec. Do you have any thoughts on what a good first hardware eq would be? 2 mono units or 500 series are an option as well, doesn't have to be a sterio unit.
I think any of those options are great choices. The Massalec is probably the most transparent, the Manley will add some tube warmth along with the passive EQ. Given the choice, I would likely go with the CurveBender.
@@mixingwithmike Hmmmm, good to know good to know. Appreciate the answers to my fun and maybe annoying questions as always lol.
@@mixingwithmike I wouldn't recommend you finance any equipment unless you're making consistent money with music, this way, the gear pays for it's self. I just sold my Curve Bender, this plug-in will get you 90% there with 2db of gain, and you'll have more options mastering in the box. However, if you do decide to get hardware, get the Maselec but that's 6k, ouch!
@@JavierMartinez-bs6ft I would agree with that, assuming he's not making consistent money. I'm not reading into it that far.