Ableton/Live/UG/29 Audio Effect Reference/07 Channel EQ

• 29.7 Channel EQ

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  • Channel EQ is a simple three-band EQ modeled on mixing-desk channel EQs.
  • HP 80 Hz — high-pass filter for removing rumble
  • Low — ±15 dB low shelf at 100 Hz; the curve adapts to the amount of gain
  • Mid — ±12 dB sweepable peak; the slider above it sets the frequency, 120 Hz to 7.5 kHz
  • High — boosts up to 15 dB with a high shelf. Cutting also lowers a low-pass filter from 20 kHz toward 8 kHz as it goes to −15 dB.
  • A spectrum display shows the curves and the processed signal.
  • Output — gain to make up for level changes
  • Ableton/Live/UG/29 Audio Effect Reference/07 Channel EQ/01 Channel EQ Tips

    • 29.7.1 Channel EQ Tips

      • Shape a reverb's output by placing Channel EQ after it.
      • Shape one drum or a whole kit by putting Channel EQ on one or more Ableton/Instrument/Drum Rack pads.
      • Follow it with Ableton/Live/UG/29 Audio Effect Reference/34 Saturator to imitate an analog channel strip, where a big low boost also adds distortion.