Product Detail
Sonic EQ is the original digital mastering EQ, now available for your 64 - bit DAW. Developed by Dr. James A. Moorer for Lucasfilm's SoundDroid project, it was later expanded for Sonic Solutions mastering DAWs. In 2007, it was re - created and enhanced for Metric Halo's Sonic Studio 30x Interfaces. Today, MH Sonic EQ is a 6 - band fully parametric equalizer. Each band supports 2nd to 8th order filters with an updated, low - noise 64 - bit state - space EQ structure. Three key features remain consistent across generations: a full, sweet, and powerful sound that adds presence and clarity; high precision with high - order slopes and control over filter ripple; and unrivaled versatility. It's suitable for various audio work like forensic restoration, sound design, and mastering. It also provides special laboratory - grade filters for vinyl and early digital formats. This version, now available as an AAX, VST, and AU plug - in for Mac and Windows DAWs, has a cleaner layout, SpectraFoo spectrum analysis, and level metering, offering even greater musicality, precision, and power. Features include world - class signal processing, use by Grammy - Award winning engineers, 6 - band parametric EQ, high - order filters, special RIAA band, built - in analysis and metering, scalable gain reduction meters, many presets, adjustable UI, and cross - platform preset manager.
Using Metric Halo Sonic EQ v4 is a breeze. First, install the plug - in on your Mac or Windows DAW. Once installed, you can start using it right away. To adjust the sound, use the 6 - band fully parametric equalizer. Each band lets you set different filters, from 2nd to 8th order, to shape the frequency content exactly how you want. For vinyl or early digital formats, use the special band for RIAA encode or decode or de - emphasis. The built - in SpectraFoo spectrum analysis and level metering help you keep an eye on your audio. You can also use the many presets included to quickly get the sound you like. When it comes to the UI, you can adjust its size and open or close the graphs as you wish. As for maintenance, keep your DAW software up - to - date. Make sure your computer has enough resources to run the plug - in smoothly. If you face any issues, check the official Metric Halo support page. Always remember to save your presets using the MH Preset Manager for easy access across different platforms.
