How to use vintage EQs（V-EQ4）

a graphic like this to show the frequency spectrum.
Because they are included with DAWs, there are many people who use these as their main EQs.

Besides these, there are a variety of EQ types.

There are types that model vintage hardware,
and give a track a unique characteristic.

However, because there is no graphic showing the frequency spectrum,
it may seem harder to use.

For those individuals, we have created a
how to use vintage EQs tutorial.

By understanding these basics you will learn to use them,
so please try it out in your own mixes!

As an example we will compare Waves「Q10」and「V-EQ4」.

How to use vintage EQs

Lowcuts and highcuts

It is important to understand the frequent terms of
「HP/LP」when using EQ.

• HP : Short for highpass filter, same function as「lowcut」
• LP : Short for lowpass filter, same function as「highcut」

By understanding these terms, just
「desinate what areas you want to cut」.

In addition, here are some more abbreviated terms:

• LF : low frequency
• LMF : low mid frequency
• HMF : high mid frequency
• HF : high frequency

Shelf

This mark represents the「shelf」.
You can raise/lower gain from the selected range.

Select the outer black knob to adjust the frequency,
and the internal white knob to raise/lower the volume.

Bell

This mark is the「bell」. (aka peak)
It is shaped like a mountain, with the selected point at the top.

Select the outer black knob to adjust the frequency,
and the internal white knob to raise/lower the volume.

The「HiQ」in green determines the width (Q) of the point,
and will become more narrow when turned on.