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Summary of Contents for Equila TONAL EQ
- Page 1 EQUILA Instruction Manual V1.0.1 Rack Extension for Reason Instruction Manual...
- Page 2 V1.0.1 Contents Page Subject Thank You, Acknowledgements & Dedications Introduction A brief guide to Equila Working with Equila Using the Dual Function Display Selecting the different slopes and using the controls CV Inputs & controls MIDI Implementation chart How to ‘latch’ your own MIDI via Remote Overriding...
- Page 3 We thank you for expressing your confidence by purchasing one of our equalizers; in this case the Equila 3 Band Tonal EQ. This 2-channel high-quality equalizer was designed with our experience of both filtering capabilities in the digital realm as well as the crafting of audio for all types of users;...
- Page 4 High band: 1.5kHz to 16kHz Equila is designed to be a transparent effect, meaning that if no adjustments are made on the device, the audio passing through the effect is ‘clean’ and has not been affected by the equalisation filters or the low pass or high pass filters. This is the ideal, so that no coloration is applied to the sound.
- Page 5 EQUILA Instruction Manual V1.0.1 A brief guide of Equila Equila is based on a 3 band equalizer unit that may be commonly found on console units as well as 19in rack units. The Front Panel Bypass Switch (Bypass effect / Enable effect / Disable effect)
- Page 6 The EQ Button allows you to bypass the equalization process within Equila, so you could use just the Warmth section on audio alone. The Dual Function Display allows the user to change the view of Equila from the EQ plot chart to audio metering, by simply clicking the display.
- Page 7 Mono devices, when connecting a new Equila to them, can automatically route their mono signal in to the left channel, and the left output of Equila is connected to the originally wired socket of the mono device, closing the audio loop. Stereo devices can automatically connect their outputs to the left and right inputs of Equila, and Equila completes the audio chain by connecting its outputs to the originally connected stereo pair sockets.
- Page 8 Tool Palette in Reason (F8), select ‘Studio Effects’ when in the ‘Devices’ tab, and locate the ‘Equila 3 Band Tonal EQ’ device, click on the icon and drag it to the device you wish to add it to.
- Page 9 In setup (A), this would use Equila as an insert effect. This means that whatever control you adjust on Equila, it will affect the total sound coming out of the sampler / synth module. If Equila is in bypass mode, the audio playing would still sound ‘clean’ and unaffected.
- Page 10 Reason sampler / synth module In setup (B), this would use Equila as a send effect. This means that whatever control you adjust on Equila, it will affect the sound coming from the Master Section at a set amount, determined by the Send Effect dial on that specific Mix / Audio channel.
- Page 11 Equila, which then can alter the signal by using the band controls, to ‘exaggerate’ the signal more. Reason for doing this may be to use Equila to help with sibilance and plosive sounds which can be found in vocal recordings. From Equila the outputs are then fed into the channel strips own side- chain sockets, and the ‘KEY’...
- Page 12 1) Set the output of the sound module (synth / sampler / insert effect) so that the input meter on Equila is below the zero line – this aids your decisions later in and also helps to prevent any clipping if any louder signals come through the signal chain into Equila.
- Page 13 Equila has dual mode slope function which allows for greater attenuation for the Low and High bands, plus a tighter resonance for the mod band. This helps make Equila a great device for gentle ‘character’ shaping to a more pronounced obvious effect.
- Page 14 CV inputs and controls Equila has a total of 7 CV inputs, with corresponding trim knobs (to scale CV input signals). The CV input sockets are unipolar by design but can allow bi-polar signal. Each of the 7 CV sockets connect to the 7 knob controls on the front of Equila, giving more creative use of the equalizer where the user sees best fit.
- Page 15 EQUILA Instruction Manual V1.0.1 MIDI Implementation table Below is a listing of all MIDI Control Change (CC) numbers, which can be applied to your choice of device. MIDI Controls Low Gain Low Frequency Low Slope Mode Low Filter Type Mid Frequency...
- Page 16 Reason song file. Ideally, if you use a dedicated piece of MIDI equipment for Equila, a template start-up file would be a better option, so that the Remote Override template is pre-defined on each new song from the off.
- Page 17 EQUILA Instruction Manual V1.0.1 Once you are happy with the control being set, you can click ‘OK’ to continue with the new setting, or ‘CANCEL’ to abort the mapping. Also note that if you accept this mapping, the control (if already linked to another) will be fixed to the new mapping.
- Page 18 To understand EQ and its intricacies you need hands-on experience, but through practice and use of Equila you will start to become accustomed to certain ‘ranges’ of the frequency spectrum. Also, every sound that you use may sound different to someone else, even if you use the same sound –...
- Page 19 EQUILA Instruction Manual V1.0.1 The Vocal This is a difficult one, as it depends on the microphone that was used to record the vocal. Apply either cut or boost around 300hz. Apply a very small boost around 6kHz to add some clarity.
- Page 20 EQUILA Instruction Manual V1.0.1 Appendix 2: EQ Tables Below is a general guide to what specific frequencies may do to your sounds / mix. 50 Hz 1. Increase to add more fullness to lowest frequency instruments like foot, toms, and the bass.
- Page 21 EQUILA Instruction Manual V1.0.1 7 KHz 1. Increase to add attack on low frequency drums (more metallic sound). 2. Increase to add attack to percussion instruments. 3. Increase on dull singer. 4. Increase for more "finger sound" on acoustic bass.
- Page 22 EQUILA Instruction Manual V1.0.1 LAB:ONE RECORDINGS. LICENSE AGREEMENT YOU SHOULD CAREFULLY READ ALL OF THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT. INSTALLING AND USING THE PRODUCT INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THEM, YOU SHOULD PROMPTLY RETURN THE PRODUCT UNUSED AND YOUR MONEY WILL BE REFUNDED.
- Page 23 EQUILA Instruction Manual V1.0.1 8. U.S. GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS. If you are a government agency, you acknowledge that the Product was developed at private expense and that the computer software component is provided to you subject to RESTRICTED RIGHTS. The rights of the government regarding its use, duplication, reproduction or disclosure by the Government is subject to the restrictions set forth in subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of the rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at DFARS 252.227-7013, and (c)(1) and (2) of the Commercial Computer Software --...
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