Linear Phase EQ

Cubase
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Hi there,
a little off topic, but maybe an interesting point for a few guys here.
I’m looking for a linear phase EQ. Cubase has none onboard, so I’m looking for tips from you.

How about the Waves LinEQ?

Thanks, Matze!

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Like probably also most of the other threads that nevertheless don´t belong into the Cubase forum…

How about downloading the demo…?

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Save your money: See the “LP10” EQ here → http://www.ddmf.eu/product.php?id=1

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FabFilter’s Pro Q can be turned into a Linear Phase EQ (though this increases latency) and you could get it for half the price if you’re a teacher/student. Highly recommended!

http://www.fabfilter.com/products/pro-q.php

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I think FabFilter ProQ in linear phase sounds better than Waves, or PSP equivalents. However, after going through a month or so of using linear phase, I went back to just using minimum phase, but cutting only. Linear phase IMHO messes with the definition/impact of the sound, and I feel that using minimum phase for cutting to push back the less desirable frequencies sounds way more natural. I was all excited about linear phase at first myself, but I avoid it completely now.

Good thing about ProQ is that it has a great analyzer and very easy UI for shaping the sound. Check out some of the tutorial videos they did on YouTube to see the UI in action.

I use ProQ and DDMF Neve EQ ripoff for my work. Even though ProQ does sound good (better than Eiosis AirEQ I used to use a lot), DDMF gets me where I want on some things faster and it sounds good for boosting.

One that I have heard good things about is Sonoris, but I have never used it.

I don’t know if you’d end up feeling the same way as I do about linear phase, but my advice is to keep your mind open and not to be fooled by the tech blah blah. I got sucked into buying a lot of stuff, only to find out I don’t want to use them later. :blush:

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Tested and bought the Fabfilter EQ.
It’s amazing!

Thanks for the tips,
Matze!

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Yes, I love and own pretty much all of their plugins. Still need to get the Gate though.

BTW, I checked out the DDMF 6144 EQ Portico clone mentioned in a post above and it sounds great, especially for $30 USD!! Wow, I’m very impressed with it! This will become my go to color EQ.

Thanks Yutaka!

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Totally recommend the gate, I got it in the pro bundle not thinking I would use it much but I am putting it all over the place, works realyl well and intuitively