Parametric equalizer

The parametric EQ is a mainstay of recording and live sound because it offers continuous control over every parameter. A parametric equalizer offers continuous control over the audio signal's frequency content, which is divided into several bands of frequencies (most commonly three to seven bands).

1. What is the best parametric equalizer?
2. Whats the difference between a parametric and graphic EQ?
3. When should you use a parametric EQ?

What is the best parametric equalizer?

6 of the best parametric EQ plugins

1. Your DAW's stock EQ. Every DAW comes with a high-quality parametric equaliser, and this may be all you need for basic frequency-shaping tasks. ...
2. FabFilter Pro-Q 3. ...
3. DMGAudio EQuilibrium. ...
4. Tokyo Dawn Records VOS SlickEQ. ...
5. Eiosis AirEQ. ...
6. iZotope Neutron EQ.

Whats the difference between a parametric and graphic EQ?

A graphic equalizer offers gain control of a fixed set of frequencies, usually the ISO third-octave frequencies. A parametric equalizer offers gain control over any frequency within a range and also allows users to control the bandwidth or Q of each filter.

When should you use a parametric EQ?

Parametric EQ enables you to sculpt your sound with three different band types: Low/High Pass filters, Peak filters and Low/High Shelving filters. Easily adjust the frequency of all available bands and use the 4 analyzer modes to view the frequency spectrum.