E42 Equalizer

Power

Turns E42 Equalizer's processing on or off. Use it to quickly compare your original sound with the EQ adjustments you've made.

Add Band

Adds a new EQ band to the frequency graph. Use up to ten bands at once to create anything from simple tone adjustments to more detailed EQ curves with multiple static and dynamic bands.

Delete Band

Removes the currently selected EQ band. Handy for simplifying your EQ curve or removing adjustments you no longer need.

Band Type

Choose the filter shape that works best for what you're trying to accomplish. Bell: Boosts or cuts a selected range of frequencies. Great for adding warmth, bringing out presence, or reducing unwanted resonances. Low Shelf: Raises or lowers the frequencies below a selected point. Useful for adjusting bass and low-end weight. High Shelf: Raises or lowers the frequencies above a selected point. Great for adding brightness, air, or smoothing out the top end. High Pass: Removes frequencies below the selected cutoff. Useful for cleaning up low-end rumble and unnecessary bass frequencies. Low Pass: Removes frequencies above the selected cutoff. Use it to soften high frequencies or create a darker sound. Notch: Cuts a narrow range of frequencies. Great for targeting specific resonances or unwanted tones.

Static Mode

Works like a traditional parametric EQ, applying a fixed adjustment to the selected frequency range. Use it for everyday tone shaping, such as adding some warmth to a vocal, bringing out guitar presence, or balancing the low end of a mix.

Dynamic Mode

Lets a compatible EQ band respond automatically to changes in your audio. Instead of applying the same adjustment all the time, the band changes its gain when the selected frequency range crosses your Threshold. Great for controlling occasional harshness, managing low-end buildup, or bringing out certain frequencies only when they're needed.

Frequency

Sets the frequency where the selected EQ band operates. Move it lower to work with bass and low-mid frequencies, or higher to shape presence, brightness, and air. You can also position bands directly on the EQ graph.

Gain

Controls how much a selected frequency range is boosted or reduced. Increase it to bring out more of that part of your sound, or decrease it to make room for other frequencies. Use broad adjustments for overall tone shaping or smaller changes for more subtle refinement.

Q

Adjusts how wide or narrow the selected EQ band is. Lower Q settings affect a broader range of frequencies, making them great for smooth tonal adjustments. Higher Q settings focus on a narrower area, which is useful for targeting specific resonances or making precise corrections.

Threshold

Sets the signal level that activates a dynamic EQ band. Lower the Threshold to make the band respond more often, or raise it so processing only happens when the selected frequency range becomes more prominent.

Range

Controls how much gain a dynamic EQ band can add or remove when triggered. Use negative values to reduce frequencies that become too strong, or positive values to bring certain frequencies forward when they cross the Threshold. Smaller adjustments work well for subtle control, while larger values create a more noticeable dynamic response.

Attack

Controls how quickly a dynamic band responds when the signal crosses the Threshold. Faster settings react quickly to short peaks and sudden changes, while slower settings produce a more gradual response. Use it to fine-tune how naturally or aggressively the EQ follows your audio.

Release

Adjusts how quickly a dynamic band returns to its normal setting after the signal drops below the Threshold. Shorter settings let the EQ recover quickly, while longer settings create smoother, more gradual changes. Experiment with different Release times to match the rhythm and character of your track.