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Graphic EQ Question

#2
Hi Theabyssbass,

Check out the section in the FAQ about EQ for starters. As for advice, the very best thing one can learn about EQ is that experimentation - tons of it - is what will tune your ears to various frequency ranges and how to use EQ to best effect. Some of that is subjective, of course - but without tons of hands-on time, it's just like teaching monkeys to type.
 
#3
Set all the sliders to the center, (flat). That's where I'd stay, but you should play your bass, and move each slider, one by one, slowly to the top, back to center, and down to the bottom. Listen carefully to each band. After a while, you'll get a feel for the sound of each frequency.
 
#5
Don't let the sliders scare you, they are meant to be used. :)

Like others said, try and trust your ears. Also, don't be hung up on a "flat" setting, if it sounds good it is good. Personally, I tend to cut the low bass a bit to avoid boo, and also cut the high mids around 1k or so. It all depends on what tone you are after, and the rest of your gear.

A good graphic EQ is a beautiful thing IMO.
 
#6
Remember that EQ has CUT as well as BOOST, and you should use them all sparingly.

When you are done, the sliders should "average" 0 - around the center. Raising them all is just turning up the volume. Want more bottom? Cut the mids a little as well as boosting the low end. This also keeps the EQ working at lower noise and distortion and keeps the output level from overloading the next stage it is plugged into.

You also want to create a "curve" with the EQ - you don't want a single slider sticking out from the rest.
 

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