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Posted by Stu Cox on Mar-25-2011 07:54:

Ear Machine iQ - 'learning EQ'

I haven't given it a go myself yet, but it looks like it could be useful if you're trying to create a particular effect but can't work out how to do it, or good for beginners learning about the effects of different frequency bands etc.

http://www.ear-machine.com/iQ.html

Posted by LoveHate on Mar-25-2011 09:10:

i mean in hindisght it seems like a good idea i suppose, and i guess its cool for noobs like myself who want to learn eq more, but isnt it kinda like dressing up a doll? you change its clothes until you find the right pair, or in this case the right setting.. i guess its cool that it remembers what ur going for ..though

Posted by cryophonik on Mar-25-2011 15:20:

Most people could learn how to use an EQ in the time it took to watch that video. If you're too f#$%ing stupid or lazy to learn how use an EQ and listen to the results, then production isn't for you. Thumbs down.

Posted by Morvan on Mar-25-2011 15:37:

So it will always end up going for a big smilie face EQ gain as that's exactly what noobies will think is the better version in comparison. That's like making a limiter that gives me differentr settings and I only look on what sounds "best" and for beginners that would be the "loudest" in comparison, so definitely not a good choice.

Posted by Rodri Santos on Mar-25-2011 15:42:

this looks like machine doing human task, can't work.

Posted by J.L. on Mar-25-2011 17:24:

Good for maybe an educational institute or something...

Posted by Nightshift on Mar-25-2011 17:33:

Posted by Zombie0729 on Mar-25-2011 18:14:

quote:
Originally posted by cryophonik
Most people could learn how to use an EQ in the time it took to watch that video. If you're too f#$%ing stupid or lazy to learn how use an EQ and listen to the results, then production isn't for you. Thumbs down.

seriously i went into this thinking it was going to be an ear training tool, how to identify certain frequencies w/ out Q scanning. That be a tool i'd buy, i still try and use the tips from "Mixing with your Mind" but i still find myself resonant scanning a lot

Posted by derail on Mar-27-2011 22:57:

quote:
Originally posted by Zombie0729
i still try and use the tips from "Mixing with your Mind" but i still find myself resonant scanning a lot

Me too. That or seeing the resonant frequency on a frequency analyser. Whatever gets the job done. Various people have their points of view - "don't mix on headphones", "don't frequency-sweep when using EQs".

It's good to see the reasons they provide and to be aware of them when doing what they say not to do.