Dynamic EQ
Overview
This processor can be very useful in controlling specific frequencies in your mix that are too loud, with a degree of precision not possible with a normal EQ. The circles on the display mark each of the six nodes for the dynamic Equalizer. You can set the frequency, gain, and bandwidth (Q) for each of the six nodes, and then apply an individual level of compression to each of the six selected frequencies.
Controls
Analog/Digital
Selects the EQ processing type used for the Dynamic EQ, this setting applies to all Dynamic EQ bands.
- ANALOG: Uses a minimum-phase FIR (Finite Impulse Response) filter, which is useful in a variety of situations.
- DIGITAL: Uses a linear-phase IIR (Infinite Impulse Response) filter, which retains the phase of the original signal, but uses more CPU.
Filter Shape
Each band of the Dynamic EQ offer the following filter types (these filte)
Frequency/Gain
You can adjust an EQ band by clicking on a node and dragging it horizontally to change the frequency, and vertically to change the gain of the band.
Q/Bandwidth
You can adjust the Q or bandwidth of any band by dragging the “handles” on the side of the node. If you have a wheel mouse, you can use the mouse wheel to widen/narrow a selected band while hovering over the node.
Threshold
Drag the threshold to adjust the amount of compression applied to the specific EQ band you have selected.
Dynamic Trigger Mode
UP
When a signal exceeds the threshold, the filter will move upwards. If the static gain value is positive: using the Up trigger mode will move the filter from the center line toward the static node (boost when triggered). If the static gain value is negative: using the Up trigger mode will apply the full negative gain until it is triggered–when triggered it will move toward the center line.
DOWN
When a signal exceeds the threshold, the filter will move downwards. If the static gain value is positive: using the Down trigger mode will move the filter from the static boost value toward the center line (cut when triggered). If the static gain value is negative: using the Down trigger mode will move the filter from the center line toward the static negative gain value.
Attack
Click on this number and drag the mouse to adjust the attack time for the Dynamic triggers attack time.
Release
Click on this number and drag the mouse to adjust the release time for the Dynamic triggers attack time.
AUTO SCALE
- When auto scale is enabled, Ozone automatically scales attack and release times based on frequency.
- When auto scale is disabled, the attack and release of each band will not scale with frequency, as with a conventional compressor.