Curve (EQ)
Essentials
Curve is a precise 7-band parametric EQ with per-band frequency, gain, and Q, plus a real-time spectrum display for surgical and musical tone shaping. Designed for surgical tone shaping, mixing, and mastering applications.
7 fully configurable filter bands
Per-band frequency, gain, and Q control
Real-time spectrum display
Surgical and musical tone shaping
The Curve EQ has 7 bands: 1 low pass, 1 low shelf, 3 fully parametric peak filters, 1 high pass, and 1 high shelf.
Low/High Pass Filters
Cutoff Frequency |
Cutoff frequency of the filter (20-20000 Hz) |
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Slope |
Filter slope:
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Q |
Filter Q parameter, controls bandwidth and resonance (0.01-10) |
Peak Filters
Frequency |
Sets the center frequency of the EQ band |
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Gain |
Boosts or cuts the amplitude at the selected frequency |
Q (bandwidth) |
Controls the width of the affected range; higher Q = narrower |
Shelf Filters
Frequency |
Sets the shelf frequency |
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Gain |
Boosts or cuts the amplitude at the shelf frequency |
Output
On/Off |
Activates or bypasses the equalizer effect |
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Post Gain |
Output level after EQ processing (-inf to +24 dB equivalent) |
Spectrum display
The real-time spectrum analyzer shows frequency content with three display modes:
Off |
No spectrum display |
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Pre |
Shows input signal before EQ processing |
Post |
Shows output signal after EQ processing |
Practical Tips
Practical Tips
Tame harsh resonances or frequency build-up.
Accentuate character frequencies in instruments or vocals.
Create space for other mix elements by cutting overlapping frequencies.
Apply tonal shaping during mastering for a polished result.
Explore creative filtering for sound design.
Narrow Q for surgical cuts; broader Q for musical boosts.
Solo bands to find problem areas or sweet spots.
Mastering: favor subtle moves to preserve integrity.
Stack small changes for natural results.