I was wondering about this. Do the dual inputs and outputs on this pedal allow you to route two instruments through it at the same time, with different EQ settings applied and a dedicated output channel assigned to each instrument?
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Source Audio EQ2
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I was wondering about this. Do the dual inputs and outputs on this pedal allow you to route two instruments through it at the same time, with different EQ settings applied and a dedicated output channel assigned to each instrument?
So two questions just to be clear. This thing does not have a dedicated low-pass filter on the top? If it does what is the range and the slope? Okay three questions and this is my main one. is anyone concerned that it converts your signal to digital? As someone who goes through great pains maintaining my analog signal chain from preamp pedals with actual transformers and inductors, to all tube amplifiers with tubes and huge iron, I'm not exactly enamored with the thought of changing my signal to digital and then changing it back
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There is not a dedicated LPF like there is a HPF. You can change the highest band to be shelving rather than band and in both settings the Q (slope) is adjustable.
I'm personally not concerned. I've never noticed any sound or feel difference with the EQ2, but then again I have a number of digital pedals in my chain. I also have all analog and tubes in my chain also fwiw.
I have had older digital pedals that have felt digital to me but not in quite a while.
I very highly doubt you could tell the difference in a blind test. Whether you can deal with it is different and entirely up to you.
I feel the same way you feel about digital. I try to keep my signal chain analog.
If I switched to digital, I would probably opt for all-in-one solution (like HX Stomp or the like).
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I 've had the EQ1 for a long time now and i love it, but i think that i'm going to have to get an EQ2 now since the feature set is just so much better/deeper.
I had the EQ1 and now have the EQ2. It's fantastic.
Jeeeeeeeez, guys!! I’m trying to NOT buy stuff over here??!!
What a bummer that there is no adjustable LPF+HPF included in the package as that would've been an easy addition with tremendous value. And also a good thematic fit. That box could replace the entire top row of my pedalboard.
Well, nothing wrong with wanting a pure analog path, but that requirement strongly clashes with the main benefits on offer here (compact size, programmability, presets, stacks of features, etc.). So, trade-offs...
Why are you even in a source audio thread then? If going into effect forums to bash effects is against the rules it’s not too far to say the same for digital effects
I agree, but I also know SA makes updates and takes user experience into account.
There is a HPF and I use it. I also have two bands to essentially create a LPF. There are enough bands that I don’t feel constrained but I understand how ymmv
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David Gilmour uses 3 of them in his main rig. He is very careful about what goes into his rig.
If you want presets, adjustable bands, adjustable Q, etc, then digital is the way to do that. If you want analog, then you will need to give those things up. It is very simple. Note that ten band analog EQs can be noisy. There are lots of components that all get stacked up. If you are an analog purist, then look elsewhere. If you are open to experimentation, then consider this. Our EQ1 was VERY popular with picky users. If it was bad, that would not happen.
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This is the key point. Depending on what you are trying to do, digital can be far superior.
I was just asking the question if you can hear the digitalness of it since I don't have one here in person. another question I have is let's say I set up a resonant low pass filter with a peak and narrow q on the corner frequency before low passes. Is it difficult, without the software, let's say on a gig, to sweep that corner frequency around (and adjust the level and q for that matter) to find the right one room to room / gig to gig? Like if you're looking to dial in a tone live on the spot, is it difficult with just the one knob?
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never heard the 'digitalness' in my EQ1 so i'm certain that i won't in the EQ2.
