Operation Manual

THE EFFECT DEVICES
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PEQ-2 Two Band Parametric
EQ
While there is a simple two-band shelving equalizer available for each channel in the
mixer, the PEQ-2 gives you much more precise control over the tone color. The device
consists of two independent, fully parametric equalizers and is most often used as an
insert effect, in mono or stereo.
About the two EQ modules
The two independent EQs are labeled “A” and “B”.
D EQ A is always active (provided that the effect device is in “On” mode
and that you have set the Gain to a value other than 0).
D To activate EQ B, click the button next to the EQ B parameters, so that
the LED lights up.
If you only use one EQ, it’s a good idea to turn EQ B off, to conserve computer
power.
Parameters
For both EQs (A and B), the following parameters are available:
About the graphic display
The graphic display to the left in the device panel shows the frequency response
curve as set by the EQ parameters. This gives a visual feedback and helps you tailor
the EQ settings.
CV Inputs
The following CV inputs are available on the back panel of the device:
D Freq 1 CV.
Allows you to control the frequency of EQ A from another device, creating subtle
or dramatic EQ sweeps depending on the Q and Gain settings.
D Freq 2 CV.
Allows you to control the frequency of EQ B in the same way.
|Parameter |Description
Frequency This determines the center frequency of the EQ, e.g. at which fre-
quency the level should be decreased or increased. The range is
31 Hz to 16 kHz.
Q This governs the width of the affected area around the set center
frequency. The higher the value, the narrower the affected fre-
quency range.
Gain Specifies how much the level of the selected frequency range
should be boosted (positive values) or lowered (negative values).
The gain range is ±18 dB.