User Manual

Master Fader and My Fader Reference Guide
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Modern EQ Introduction
As mentioned previously, the modern EQ is designed for clean, surgical processing; it’s great for dialing in
a nice, tight sound. As such, each of the four bands has adjustable gain and frequency, while bands 2 and 3
also have adjustable Q (bandwidth). [Bands 1 and 4 also have adjustable Q (bandwidth) when in ‘Bell’ mode].
Bands 1 and 4 may be independently switched to shelving bands using the switches located between the
EQ graph and band sliders. The shelves have adjustable gain and frequency, which is the –3 dB point from
the shelf. Now for a detailed (let’s say “surgical”) look at the modern EQ.
Modern EQ Swipe Zone
Here in the Modern EQ view, swipe anywhere in the gray areas outlined below. Swiping up displays
that channel’s gate and compressor view. Swiping down displays that channel’s input routing view.
And swiping left and right changes channels.
Modern EQ Gain, Frequency and Q [Bandwidth]
The gain and frequency may be changed by moving any of the four numbered balls (representing
each band) until the desired sound has been achieved. Moving a ball vertically changes the gain
by up to ±15 dB. Moving a ball horizontally changes the frequency, ranging from 20 Hz to 20 kHz.
There is a Shelf / Bell option for bands 1 and 4 and it is described in detail on page 88. Q [bandwidth]
is changed by pinching the ball. Double-tap an EQ ball to reset its gain to zero.