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106MainStage Effects
You can use Channel EQ to shape the sound of individual tracks or audio files or for tone-
shaping on an overall project mix. The Analyzer and graphic controls make it easy to view
and change the audio signal in real time.
Tip: The parameters of Channel EQ and Linear PhaseEQ are identical, enabling you to
freely copy settings between them. If you replace a Channel EQ with a Linear PhaseEQ (or
vice versa) in the same effect slot, the current settings are automatically transferred to the
new EQ.
Use the Channel EQ graphic display
The graphic display shows the current curve of each EQband. The scale is shown in
decibels. The color of each band matches the corresponding button above the display.
Each colored band (and corresponding Frequency, Gain, and Q field) is highlighted as you
move the pointer across it. Click a curve line segment, the (center frequency) control point,
or anywhere in the colored space between the zero line and EQ curve to adjust the band.
Click the control point to select a band for editing. Once a band is selected, no other
band control point that falls within the active (colored) area of the selected band can be
selected.
Click the graphic display background (outside a colored band) to deselect the selected
band.
Hold down Command while performing any of the following operations to limit dragging to
vertical or horizontal movement.
Drag anywhere in the colored band to adjust gain and the center frequency.
Drag the vertical lines that encompass the selected band to adjust the Q (bandwidth)
only. Two arrow icons are shown.
Use a two-finger vertical swipe with the trackpad, or a single-finger vertical swipe with
the Magic Mouse, to adjust the Q value of the selected band.
Drag the horizontal line in the selected band to adjust the gain only. If Q-Coupling is
enabled, both the gain and bandwidth are adjusted. Two arrow icons are shown.
Drag the intersection of vertical and horizontal lines in the selected band to adjust the
gain and Q simultaneously. Four arrow icons are shown.