API 560 inspired graphic EQ (free/stock REs)
Posted: 28 Feb 2024
The API 560 graphic EQ is used a lot on drums by pro-engineers, so I made something like it. I don't have a real one, or a close emulation available, but listening to several demos on YT, it comes pretty close. Close enough to be very usable
Some specifics:
* Ten bands, identical to the API 560.
* A somewhat wide slope at low settings, getting more narrow at high boost/cut levels, somewhat similar to the API 560 behavior.
* Default range of +/- 12 dB, like the API 560, additional 6 dB setting for more gentle slopes.
* Additional saturation circuit (thanks to AudioMatic).
* Additional dry/wet knob: setup some extreme settings and dial it back a bit
Devices used:
* Red Rock RE 302 graphic EQ - free: https://www.reasonstudios.com/shop/rack ... equaliser/
* AudioMatic (stock)
* Spider Audio splitter (stock)
* Pongasoft AB-switch - free: https://www.reasonstudios.com/shop/rack ... cv-switch/
* Groovy Melon Morfin Crossfader - free: https://www.reasonstudios.com/shop/rack ... rossfader/
I guess most users have those free REs already installed.
I didn't do a graphic design, because the API 560 doesn't have that much graphics going on either. Maybe if I find the time, I do a graphic faceplate later.
Some specifics:
* Ten bands, identical to the API 560.
* A somewhat wide slope at low settings, getting more narrow at high boost/cut levels, somewhat similar to the API 560 behavior.
* Default range of +/- 12 dB, like the API 560, additional 6 dB setting for more gentle slopes.
* Additional saturation circuit (thanks to AudioMatic).
* Additional dry/wet knob: setup some extreme settings and dial it back a bit
Devices used:
* Red Rock RE 302 graphic EQ - free: https://www.reasonstudios.com/shop/rack ... equaliser/
* AudioMatic (stock)
* Spider Audio splitter (stock)
* Pongasoft AB-switch - free: https://www.reasonstudios.com/shop/rack ... cv-switch/
* Groovy Melon Morfin Crossfader - free: https://www.reasonstudios.com/shop/rack ... rossfader/
I guess most users have those free REs already installed.
I didn't do a graphic design, because the API 560 doesn't have that much graphics going on either. Maybe if I find the time, I do a graphic faceplate later.