Notch Filter, Mid Sweep, Parametric, Semi-Parametric EQ, or Graphic EQ

[jdh3000]

What's working for you when faced with working out problem frequencies?

Do you have a notch filter or a mid sweep? Do you find much difference in the two? I'm thinking a notch filter has a more narrow focus, but not real sure, haven't had much experience with one on bass, just acoustic guitar a little.

Do you use a parametric or semi parametric eq?

Or is a graphic eq doing the job well enough for you?

Maybe combining graphic and parametric?

I was using an empress paraeq but the last year or so I've been using the tech 21 q strip which doesn't have as much precision as the empress but with the hpf it seems takes care of a few problem spots...seems to be doing a good job and it makes a good DI on top of it.

Just curious what others are doing.

 

[Jim C]

Quasi parametric for the win in a pedal format. I am still surprised how much use I get out of the old Boss pedals.
IMO a graphic will not resolve a problem frequency nearly as well.
Very few real parametric pedals available and too many knobs for live use. A poorly designed / cheap parametric is not your friend.
The notch filter is a good for specialty & studio applications like the Urei Little Dipper but unaware of a quality notch filter in a pedal format.

 

[4Mal]

I would vote all of the above being available in the SA EQ2...

For me the EQ2 does 3 basic things
1. I leverage the 2 inputs for 2 basses and gain balance at the front end - just like I used to do with my Bassbone.

2. I use the extreme low and high to act as hpf/lpf - is not perfect (yet) however they continually improve it. There is new firmware on the horizon.

3. Correct for room resonances. 3 of the places I used to play pre-2020 had really dominant resonances each about 1/2 step apart. 1 at G, another at A and another in between ... I save each as presets with surgical parametric cuts starting at the fundamental cand continuing up octave by octave...

I guess the last is my baked in scoop. I do narrow 3 db cuts at 125, 250 and 500. As a sound guy I find that with a number of live dynamic mics on stage, I hear build up there so while I always try to keep a lid on my stage volume, I also cut in those spots to help offset that build up.

 

[jdh3000]

Quasi parametric for the win in a pedal format. I am still surprised how much use I get out of the old Boss pedals.

I guess a quasi parametric is what you'd call the empress.

I really like the empress and it does a fine job with its narrow q on 3 bands, I generally never did much more than cut on one band and boost a little on another.

The q strip having less precision is still a good trade off with the hpf. At times I would like just a little more control, but overall it works.

IMO a graphic will not resolve a problem frequency nearly as well.

I agree, it never did much in that refard foe me, but that's not its function. I've read some guys say thars all tgey need, so I threw that out there.

Very few real parametric pedals available and too many knobs for live use. A poorly designed / cheap parametric is not your friend.

I don't know of much in a pedal format for a full parametric.

The notch filter is a good for specialty & studio applications like the Urei Little Dipper but unaware of a quality notch filter in a pedal format

I think most in a pedal are geared towards acoustic guitar. The Fishman Platinum Pro has tgat and a lot of upright players use that one. It'd probably function for electric bass but I couldn't say. I've thought about getting one for my EUB but I have a zoom A3 that works well enough...it has somewhat of a notch filter and semi parametric eq in it that work well enough.

I would vote all of the above being available in the SA EQ2...

I've looked into this pedal. I keep it in mind for future changes.

For me the EQ2 does 3 basic things
1. I leverage the 2 inputs for 2 basses and gain balance at the front end - just like I used to do with my Bassbone.

Sounds ideal for 2 basses. Even more reason foe me to consider it.

2. I use the extreme low and high to act as hpf/lpf - is not perfect (yet) however they continually improve it. There is new firmware on the horizon.

Cool! I've kinda been trying to move away fom any digital pedals, but something like tgat would probably be very useful.

3. Correct for room resonances. 3 of the places I used to play pre-2020 had really dominant resonances each about 1/2 step apart. 1 at G, another at A and another in between ... I save each as presets with surgical parametric cuts starting at the fundamental cand continuing up octave by octave...

Wow, that's really thinking it out! Keeps you prepared for various situations.

I guess the last is my baked in scoop. I do narrow 3 db cuts at 125, 250 and 500. As a sound guy I find that with a number of live dynamic mics on stage, I hear build up there so while I always try to keep a lid on my stage volume, I also cut in those spots to help offset that build up.

I'll probably end up with one. I've heard nothing but good things. Probably would put my q strip and some others off my board.