Check out What Dynamic EQ Can Do
Music is dynamic. For precision sound sculpting, your EQ should be, too. Sweetwater has the answer: Waves' F6 Floating-Band Dynamic EQ plug-in. It's the ultimate problem solver, deftly handling equalization, compression, expansion, and de-essing duties; both live and in the studio. F6 has six bands, each featuring powerful EQ and dynamic controls that let you zoom in on any problem and automatically correct it whenever it arises. Once you hear what the F6 can do, you'll consider applying EQ to a frequency range and leaving it there for the entire track rather primitive. Sensitive to the dynamics of your signal, the F6 lets you specify precisely when when a specific frequency will be boosted or cut, compressed or expanded.
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Amazing on vocals
Let's consider what the Waves F6 can do for vocals. A vocalist’s tonality changes throughout a performance depending on proximity to the microphone. An EQ curve that works great when the singer is singing softly close to the mic will not be as effective when she pulls back and starts belting. And vice versa. The F6 moves in sync with the vocalist, kicking in when the signal level crosses a threshold that you’ve specified — and laying out when it falls below that threshold. Dynamic, like a compressor.
Wimpy kick?
Your kick drum needs punch. You determine it's being masked by certain frequencies in the bass. You try notching those out with a standard EQ, but that wrecks the bass sound. The solution: dynamic EQ, using the kick drum signal as a sidechain trigger, and a very quick attack and release. Now the bass is being equalized only when the kick hits. With the offending frequencies of the bass momentarily attenuated, listeners can hear the full impact of the kick drum.
Precision equalization
With the F6, filters can be as wide or narrow as you wish. The free-floating bands can overlap, have variable Q, and as we've discussed, be threshold-sensitive. It's perfect for isolating specific issues with individual tracks and correcting them transparently, only when they occur. The F6’s advanced mid-side processing gives lets you carve out space in a crowded mix to breathe new life into it. With the Waves' F6 dynamic EQ plug-in, you finally have an equalizer as dynamic as your music.
Waves F6 Floating-Band Dynamic EQ Features:
- Precision equalization triggered by an onboard dynamic processor
- 6 floating bands may be deployed anywhere in the spectrum
- Robust EQ and compression/expansion controls per band
- Advanced sidechaining, parallel compression, and mid-side processing
- High- and lowpass filters; bell and notch EQ curves
- Solo/sidechain monitor per band
- Touch-screen compatible
- Zero latency; low CPU usage
- Great for both studio and FOH work
