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Old 28th June 2009   #345
John Eppstein
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Originally Posted by jdtrbn View Post
I recommend learning to use one parametric EQ, so you have practically all the filtering characteristics of all EQs. A peaking filter is the same shape in all EQs, some just set the Q automatically. Learning to make a resonant shelf or lowering the Q at high boosts are just some tricks to learn, no need to get Pultec or SSL emulations just for that (there may be other reasons though). I think buying new plug-ins just because you haven't learned to use the most versatile ones you already have could be called "the mother of all money wasters". Just my opinion, of course.
Actually, I use hardware whenever possible.

Frankly, I hat fiddley mousing around onscreen and will palm that task off on somebody else whenever I can. 90% of the time the EQ in my console works just find. I also have a couple of nice outboard EQs for when I need a little more.
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