[sdiy] Graphic equalizers

[Carsten Tönsmann]

Then I would recommend using an RFM (resonance filter module), where band 
position, band width and gain can be set independently for each band:

http://www.analog-monster.de/rfm_en.html

This is a very important module for final sound shaping in most of my 
tracks.

Regards

Carsten

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Scott Nordlund" <gsn10 at hotmail.com>
To: <synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl>
Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2009 5:40 AM
Subject: RE: [sdiy] Graphic equalizers


>
> Graphic equalizers are based on peaking filters, a totally different 
> topology from the bandpass filters that make up filter banks.  You can 
> only get a boost/cut (with corresponding change in bandwidth) at a certain 
> frequency, so it doesn't split the signal into independent bands that can 
> be independently controlled or split up, etc.
>
> They're still good for some tricks (interesting "pseudo-stereo" effects), 
> but no substitute for a filter bank.
>
> ----------------------------------------
>> Date: Wed, 2 Sep 2009 17:49:21 -0700
>> From: dixon at interchange.ubc.ca
>> To: synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl
>> Subject: [sdiy] Graphic equalizers
>>
>> I was just at the local second-hand music store in Vancouver, and there 
>> were
>> several stereo graphic equalizers for $10 to $35. Do these work as fixed
>> filter banks for synths? If not, it might be worth it just for the panel
>> components. One Technics model had lovely sliders, in a metallic finish
>> very smooth action with a good solid detent in the middle...
>>
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