Cakewalk LP EQ

Linear Phase Equalizer

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Table of contents

5 Cakewalk LP EQ overview
7 User interface
10 EQ graph
12 Stereo Mode
14 Solo mode
15 Filter band controls
17 Expert controls
20 Using the LP EQ
26 FFT spectrum analyzer
27 Preset Manager
32 A/B compare settings
33 Automation
37 LICENSE AGREEMENT

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Cakewalk LP EQ overview

The LP EQ is a transparent linear phase equalizer plug-in for mixing and mastering purposes. Unlike traditional
equalizers, LP EQ provides highly accurate control of tonal balance while maintaining a linear-phase shift at all
frequencies, regardless of the gain settings. Phase-shifting in typical equalizers means that audio material is
shifted in time in a frequency-dependent way. Alignment of low and high frequencies may have changed with
respect to one another and to the original audio material. In other words, the sound is literally “pulled apart” in
time, often resulting in loss of sonic clarity and crispness. With LP EQ linear-phase processing, the integrity of
your audio is maintained for all frequencies, at all times—no unintended coloration, cancellations, comb filtering,
or muddy transients. When a host application, such as SONAR, compensates for the plug-in’s overall latency, the
resulting linear-phase output is referred to as “zero phase”.
LP EQ’s features include:
 Optimized DSP—faster FFT, multi-layer convolution.
 3 linear phase processing types (Low, Med, and High) as well as non linear.
 Up to 20 color-coded bands.
 Selection-based band Frequency, Width, and Gain controls.
 Mono, stereo, and mid/side operation at sampling rates up to 192 kHz.
 64-bit double precision signal path.
 Numeric text entry.
 Configurable plot and meter scales.

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 Automatic frequency-based default curve type.
 Solo mode.
 Integrated FFT spectrum analyzer.
 A/B controls to compare different settings.
 Preset manager.
 VST Automation.
About linear phase processing
Linear-phase processing is critical in eliminating phase shifts that often produce undesirable audio artifacts in
traditional processors. Most typical equalizers color the sound even if they are doing nothing, because the
splitting/re-combining of the bands is done with IIR (Infinite impulse response) filters with phase shift.
Phase shifting in typical equalizers means that audio is shifted in time in a per-filter, frequency-dependent way.
Alignment of low and high frequencies may change with respect to one another and to the original audio material.
The sound is literally “pulled apart” in time, often resulting in loss of sonic clarity and crispness.
Unlike typical equalizers, the filters that split up the frequency bands in the LP EQ plug-in are of the Linear Phase
variety. Linear Phase filters allow you to split up the spectrum into bands and then sum them back together while
maintaining the integrity of all processed audio for all frequencies, at all times—with no unintended coloration,
phase errors, cancellations, comb filtering, or muddy transients. When a host application compensates for the
plug-in’s overall latency, the resulting linear-phase output is referred to as “zero phase”.
About equalizers
Equalizers are instrumental in fine tuning the frequency spectrum in all kinds of music and sound. They let you use
different filtering techniques to attenuate, cut or boost a specific frequency or a range of frequencies, allowing you
to shape the overall characteristics of the audio signal. If a sound is said to have too much bass, treble or midtone
presence, equalization refers to the frequency compensation needed to correct it. Equalization may also be
applied creatively, to add presence or enhance certain frequencies, to remove noise, hum or low-end rumble, for
special effects or numerous other purposes. The possibilities are virtually endless. Equalizers should still be used
with care, since sound and tone are very subjective experiences. You should take into account your audio
equipment, the room acoustics and frequency response of your location, the type of audio material you are
working with, your hearing and most of all your personal tastes.

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User interface

A B C D E F G

S
K
T

L M N O P Q

A. Bypass (enable/disable EQ) B. Presets C. A/B comparison D. Delete selected band(s) E. Solo mode F. Select next/
previous band G. Selected band’s channel assignment H. Gain scale range I. Gain scale J. FFT spectrum analyzer K. Show/
hide Expert controls L. Band enable/disable M. Frequency N. Gain O. Width (Q) P. Curve type Q. Frequency scale
R. Output meter S. Selected filter band (white outline) T. Meter range

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Knob operation
All knobs are operated with vertical mouse movement. Hold down the left mouse button and drag up/down.

A B

A. Click and drag vertically to adjust; double-click to reset B. Parameter value; click to edit

Under normal operation (no keyboard interaction) the knob will turn relatively fast and the parameter increase/
decrease will be relatively large (but fine enough for most purposes).
To adjust knobs with finer resolution, hold down the SHIFT key while adjusting a knob.
Double-click to reset the knob.
You can also use a mouse wheel and keyboard shortcuts to adjust the selected knob.
The parameter value is displayed numerically adjacent to the knob and can be edited by clicking.
Button operation
Buttons function either as toggles or mutually exclusive radio buttons. The button face lights up when enabled.
For toggles, click once to enable (the button is lit), and click again to disable.
For radio buttons, one button in the group is always active. Click the button you want to activate.

A B

A. Button enabled B. Button disabled

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Keyboard shortcuts
You can use the following keyboard shortcuts to adjust the selected knob or button:

Key Change

RIGHT ARROW Move selection to the next filter band.

LEFT ARROW Move selection to the previous filter band.

DELETE Remove the selected filter band.

ALT Constrain a band to vertical or horizontal movement, depending on the direction you first drag.

SHIFT Adjust parameters with finer precision.

Help
Press F1 to launch help.
Bypass
The global Bypass button lets you bypass the entire plug-in. When bypassed, the input signal is not processed.

 Off . Bypass is disabled, incoming audio signals are processed.

 On . Bypass is enabled, all incoming audio signals are passed through unchanged.

Note: To enable/disable individual filter bands, use the band controls located below the EQ graph. For details,
see “To enable/disable a filter band” on page 21.

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EQ graph
Figure 1. EQ graph.
A

D E

A. Color-coded filter bands B. Gain (dB) range C. Gain scale D. FFT spectrum analyzer E. Frequency scale

The interactive EQ graph occupies the majority of the user interface. The graph is a visual representation of the
current filter band settings and how they affect the frequency curve. The white curve shows the overall frequency
response of the equalizer.
The (horizontal) X-axis represents frequency, with higher frequency toward the right. The frequency scale is
logarithmic, so lower frequencies will allow for more accurate settings than high ones. Each vertical line in the
graph represents one octave (a doubling in frequency).
The (vertical) Y-axis represents relative amplitude levels in dB, with higher signal levels toward the top. The dB
range can be set to ± 6 dB, ± 12 dB, or ± 30 dB.

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 A

A. Click to select the scale

The EQ graph also has an integrated FFT spectrum analyzer, which can help you judge the effect of the combined
EQ bands on the incoming audio signal. For details, see “FFT spectrum analyzer” on page 26.
In addition to using the band controls below the graph, you can edit filter bands directly in the graph:
 Double-click to create bands where you need them. Up to 20 color-coded bands can be added. For details, see
“To add a filter band” on page 20.
 Click on a filter band to select it. Multiple filters can be selected or deselected by holding down the CTRL key
and clicking, or by dragging a rectangle around the filter bands you want to select. This allows you to move
several filters at a time while maintaining their relative frequency relationships. For details, see “To select filter
bands” on page 20.
 Drag a band vertically to change the Gain of a filter, and drag horizontally to adjust the center or cutoff
Frequency.
For more information about using the EQ graph, see “To interact with the EQ graph” on page 25.

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Stereo Mode

LP EQ operates in one of two stereo modes:

 Left/Right mode. In Left/Right mode, the left and right channels can each have their own EQ settings. Each
filter band can be assigned to the left channel, right channel, or both (stereo).
 Mid/Side mode. In Mid/Side mode, the stereo signal is converted into two components. The Mid channel
contains the (mono) information that appears in both the left and right channels, while the Side channel
contains all the information that differs between the left and right channels. This allows you to process the sum
and difference portions of the signal completely separately. Each filter band can be assigned to the Mid
channel, Side channel, or both (stereo). LP EQ decodes the stereo input signal into Mid/Side, then encodes the
processed signal back into stereo. Mid/Side mode is very powerful and can balance the frequency spectrum
and give a mix more fullness. The following are some examples of how Mid/Side mode can be used:

 On a stereo instrument, boost high frequencies with a High-Shelf filter on just the Side channel to
make the “wider” elements sound brighter.

 If a mix sounds muddy, reduce low frequencies in the Side channel with a Low-Shelf filter .
 To enhance the stereo space, insert LP EQ on the Master bus or reverb send and gently boost the low-mid
and high frequencies in only the Side channel.
 To pan only the high frequencies of a stereo signal while leaving the low frequencies centered, boost the
high frequencies in the Side channel and reduce the same frequencies in the Mid channel. For example,
pan just the cymbals in a stereo drum track.
 To give more definition to the lead instrument or vocals, cut the midrange in the Side channel. For example,
cut the 500-1000 Hz frequency range on vocal tracks by 1 dB. If even more definition is required, boost the
same frequencies in the Mid channel.
 To add depth to a stereo track, cut unwanted frequencies in the Mid channel or boost the wanted frequency
range in the Side channel. For example, to add depth to hard panned stereo guitar tracks, boost the Mid
channel around 2000-4000 Hz with a narrow Peak filter , and cut any muddy frequencies away from
the Side channel.

 To increase the sense of space, boost frequencies below 650 Hz with a Low-Shelf filter on just the
Side channel.
 During mastering, boost frequencies in the Side channel to freshen up the sound, and apply a High-Pass
(low-cut) filter to the Mid channel to clear up the low end.

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To specify the stereo mode, click the EXPERT button to show advanced controls, then click the Mode
button and select Left/Right or Mid/Side in the drop-down list.

The current mode is indicated by the Channel Assignment buttons in the top right corner of the EQ graph.

Figure 2. Channel assignment.

A. Left/Right mode B. Mid/Side mode

The Channel buttons control which channels are affected by the selected bands. For details, see “To assign a
channel to a filter band” on page 22.

Note: If you filter both stereo channels differently, use linear phase processing to avoid introducing unwanted
phase changes. Set Precision to High. For details, see “Precision” on page 18.

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Solo mode

Solo mode lets you hear just the part of the frequency spectrum that is being affected by the selected filter
band(s), but you don’t hear the effect of the actual EQ processing.
This allows you to more easily identify parts in the input signal that will be affected by the selected filter band(s)
(something that can be difficult to hear by listening to the processed EQ sound) and make more accurate
adjustments to the band(s), if necessary.
For Low-Pass and High-Pass filter bands, only the passing frequencies are audible.
In Solo mode, a High-Pass filter and Low-Pass filter are temporarily applied to the selected band, or to the leftmost
and rightmost selected bands if multiple bands are selected.

To enable/disable Solo mode, click the Solo Mode button .

In Solo mode, all unselected filter bands are temporarily disabled.
Output meters
The output meter displays the left and right channel post-EQ signal level after the output gain has been applied.
The output meter shows both Peak and RMS values, and has clip indicators to warn when the level has gone
above 0 dB.
The maximum peak value is displayed numerically above the meters and can be reset by double-clicking.

A. Peak level value (double-click to reset) B. Output meters (left and right channels) C. Meter scale (click to select)

To specify the meter scale, click the Meter Scale button below the meter. The following options are available:
 16 dB
 32 dB
 48 dB
 60 dB

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Filter band controls

The controls below the EQ graph adjust the parameters of the selected filter bands.
Filter band enable/disable

Click the power button to disable/enable the selected filter band(s). The associated controls will be disabled and
the band parameters will have no effect until the band is turned back on. Bands that are not in use will be left out
of the processing, which means that turning off bands can save CPU usage.
Frequency parameter

The Frequency parameter sets the center/cutoff frequency for the selected filter band(s) between 10 Hz and 30
kHz. For peak/dip filters, frequency refers to the center frequency. For other filter types, frequency determines the
cutoff/shelf frequency.
To adjust a filter band’s frequency value, do one of the following:
 Hold down the ALT key and drag a filter band left/right.
 Adjust the Freq knob. If multiple bands are selected, they are adjusted in parallel.

 Click the Frequency display and enter the desired value.

Gain parameter

The Gain parameter adjusts the boost or attenuation (amplitude change) of the selected filter band(s) between -30
and +30 dB.
To adjust a filter band’s gain value, do one of the following:
 Hold down the ALT key and drag a filter band up/down.
 Adjust the Gain knob. If multiple bands are selected, they are adjusted in parallel.

 Double-click the Gain display and enter the desired value.

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Width (Q) parameter

The Width knob sets the bandwidth (Q) of the selected filter band(s), widening or narrowing it, which determines
the amount of surrounding frequencies that will be affected when adjusting the filter band(s).
A low Width value gives a high bandwidth for the filter band, resulting in a smooth shaping of the sound and little
audible 'coloration'. Filtering will however be less accurate, since a wide frequency range around the center
frequency will be affected. A high Width value reduces the bandwidth, improving filter accuracy but also creating
sharp dips or peaks in the frequency spectrum.
To adjust a filter band’s Width value, do one of the following:
 Adjust the Width knob. If multiple bands are selected, they are adjusted in parallel.

 Click the Width display and enter the desired value.

 In the EQ graph, point to the filter band and drag up/down with the right mouse button, or use the mouse wheel.
Curve types

The curve type buttons set the filter shape of the selected band(s). You can assign one of five available curve
types to each filter band:

 High-Pass (Low Cut) . The filter attenuates low frequencies below the set cut-off frequency while
allowing other frequencies to pass unfiltered.

 Low-Shelf . The filter boosts or attenuates the set frequency and all frequencies below it.

 Peak/Dip (Bell) . The filter boosts or attenuates a range of frequencies around a central point in a bell
shape.

 High-Shelf . The filter boosts or attenuates the set frequency and all frequencies above it.

 Low-Pass (High Cut) . The filter attenuates high frequencies above the set cut-off frequency while
allowing other frequencies to pass unfiltered.

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Expert controls

The Expert panel offers features like spectrum analyzer settings, processing precision (Non Linear or linear
phase), channel mode (Left/Right or Mid/Side), mix and output level.

To show/hide Export controls, click the EXPERT button .

Figure 3. Expert controls.

A B C

D G

A. Analyzer speed B. Precision C. Stereo Mode D. Mix E. Show/hide Expert controls F. Analyzer display G. Out

The Expert panel contains the following controls.

Analyzer speed
The Speed setting selects the release speed of the spectrum. A fast release shows dynamic changes more
clearly, while a slow release gives you more time to examine the spectrum before it disappears. The options are
as follows:
 Fast.
 Medium. (Default)
 Slow.

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Precision
Higher settings produce the best sound quality with less artifacts, but increase latency. The options are as follows:
 Non Linear. Non linear phase processing. Use during recording in order to reduce latency.
 Low. Linear phase processing with low latency and the most artifacts.
 Medium. (Default) Linear phase processing with medium latency and artifacts.
 High. Linear phase processing with the best sound quality, but the highest latency.
Stereo Mode
The options are as follows:
 Left/Right. In Left/Right mode, the left and right channels can each have their own equalizer settings. Each
filter band can be assigned to the left channel, right channel, or both (stereo).
 Mid/Side. In Mid/Side mode, the stereo signal is converted into two components. The Mid channel contains
the (mono) information that appears in both the left and right channels, while the Side channel contains all the
information that differs between the left and right channels. This allows you to process the sum and difference
portions of the signal completely separately. Each filter band can be assigned to the Mid channel, Side channel,
or both (stereo). LP EQ decodes the stereo input signal into Mid/Side, then encodes the processed signal back
into stereo.
Analyzer Display
The options are as follows:
 Pre. Show the pre-EQ spectrum visualization.
 Post. (Default) Show the post-EQ spectrum visualization.
 Both. Show both the pre-EQ (dark gray) and post-EQ (light gray) spectrum visualization.

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Mix (wet/dry)
The Mix control adjusts the balance between the unprocessed (dry) and processed (wet) audio signal. The range
is 0 to 100% and the default value is 100%.

A B

A. Mix (drag up/down to adjust; double-click to reset) B. Mix value (click to edit)

Output gain
The Out control allows a final gain adjustment to be applied to the overall post-equalization output level. The
range is -100 (infinity) to +6 dB and the default value is 0 dB.
The Out control lets you correct any overall level change that the combined filter bands might introduce.

A B

A. Output gain (drag up/down to adjust; double-click to reset) B. Output Gain value (click to edit)

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To add a filter band
Up to 20 color-coded filter bands can be added to the EQ graph.
Double-click in the EQ graph to add a new filter band at that location. Drag the point to change the equalization.
The curve type of a new band is determined automatically depending on where you double-click to create the
band. For example, double-click in the far left area of the EQ graph to create a High Pass filter, or double-click in
the center to creak a Peak/Dip filter. The default curve types are assigned as follows:

 High-Pass (Low Cut) = 10 Hz - 30 Hz

 Low-Shelf = 31 Hz - 100 Hz

 Peak/Dip = 101 Hz - 6,000 Hz

 High-Shelf = 6,001 Hz - 12,000 Hz

 Low-Pass (High Cut) = 12,001 Hz - 30,000 Hz

Note: When creating new bands, they are numbered sequentially (1, 2, 3...20). If you delete a band, the
remaining bands will not be renumbered in order to ensure that any existing automation data continues to
control the correct bands.

To select filter bands

To select a filter band, do one of the following:
 Click the filter band’s center frequency point in the EQ graph.
 To select multiple filter bands, hold down the CTRL key and click each band, or drag a rectangle around the
bands. To deselect a filter band, hold down the CTRL key and click the band.

 Click the Next Band or Previous Band buttons to select the next or previous filter band in the order in
which they appear in the EQ graph.
 Press the RIGHT ARROW key to advance the selection to the next filter band and press the LEFT ARROW key
to move the selection to the previous filter band.
 To clear the selection, click an empty area in the EQ graph.
 If multiple bands are selected, double-click any selected band to only select that band.
Selected bands have a white outline.
When selected, you can use the controls below the EQ graph to modify the filter band(s).

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Figure 4. Select individual or multiple bands by clicking or dragging.

A B C D

A. Unselected band B. Selected band (white outline) C. Drag to lasso-select multiple bands D. Multiple selected bands

Note: Adjusting band parameters affects all selected bands.

To enable/disable a filter band

To enable/disable the selected filter band(s), click the power button below the EQ graph.

Enabled bands are processed with equalization. The knobs and graph curves are color-coded per band:
Disabled bands are not processed and appear dimmed in the EQ graph.
To adjust a filter band
1. Select the filter band(s) you want to adjust.
2. Adjust the knobs and buttons below the EQ graph.
You can also adjust filter bands directly in the EQ graph. For details, see “To interact with the EQ graph” on page
25.

Figure 5. Filter band controls.

A B C D

A. Band enable/disable B. Frequency C. Gain D. Width (Q) E. Curve type

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To delete a filter band
1. Select the filter band(s) you want to delete.
2. Do one of the following:

 Click the Delete Band button .

 Press the DELETE key.
When a filter band is deleted, the next filter band becomes selected.

Note: When creating new bands, they are numbered sequentially (1, 2, 3...20). If you delete a band, the
remaining bands will not be renumbered in order to ensure that any existing automation data continues to
control the correct bands.

To assign a channel to a filter band

LP EQ can be used in Left/Right mode or Mid/Side mode, and you can freely assign each individual filter band to
the left, right, mid, side, or stereo channel(s). For details, see “Stereo Mode” on page 12.

In Left/Right mode , a band can affect the left channel, right channel, or both.

In Mid/Side mode , a band can affect the mid channel, side channel, or both.

To globally switch between Left/Right and Mid/Side modes, click the EXPERT button , then click the
Mode drop-down list and select Mid/Side or Left/Right.
To assign a channel to a filter band:
1. Click the band’s center frequency point in the EQ graph.

2. In the Channel Type control ( or ) in the upper right corner, click the channel you want the
band to control.
The band’s node indicates which channel the band controls:
 Left/Right mode:
• L = Left
• R = Right
• None = Stereo
 Mid/Side mode:
• M = Mid
• S = Side
• None = Stereo

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 Note: By default, each filter band affects both channel, and the sum of all of all bands is displayed as a white
line.

If one or more filter bands has been assigned to a single channel, LP EQ shows two overall frequency response
curves: the sum of all left or mid channel bands is displayed as a white line, and the sum of all right or side channel
bands is displayed as a light blue line.

Figure 6. Left/Right mode band indicators.

A B C

D E

A. Left channel indicator B. Stereo indicator C. Right channel indicator D. Sum of all left channel bands (white) E. Sum of all
right channel bands (light blue)

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Figure 7. Mid/Side mode band indicators.
A B C

D E

A. Mid channel indicator B. Mid/Side indicator C. Side channel indicator D. Sum of all Mid channel bands (white) E. Sum of all
Side channel bands (light blue)

Note: If you filter both stereo channels differently, use linear phase processing to avoid introducing unwanted
phase changes. Set Precision to High. For details, see “Precision” on page 18.

To enter parameter values directly

Gain, Frequency and Width values for the selected filter band are displayed below the EQ graph.
You can use numeric text entry to enter a specific parameter value. To do so, click the parameter value display and
type a value in the text edit box.

A B C

A. Frequency B. Gain C. Width D. Direct parameter value entry box

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To interact with the EQ graph
Although you can edit the selected filter band(s) with the band controls below the EQ graph, it is often easier to
simply drag them around in the EQ graph.
You can adjust the equalizer by manipulating the EQ graph as follows:
 To adjust a band’s gain, drag up/down. If you have multiple bands selected, the gain of all selected bands will
be scaled relative to each other.
 To adjust a band’s frequency, drag left/right.
 To adjust a band’s width (Q), drag up/down with the right mouse button, or use the mouse wheel.
 To constrain a band to the vertical axis (dB), hold down the ALT key while dragging up/down.
 To constrain a band to the horizontal axis (frequency), hold down the ALT key while dragging left/right.
 To adjust parameters with finer precision, hold down the SHIFT key while dragging.
 To enable/disable a band, select the band and click the band’s On/Off button.
For details, see “EQ graph” on page 10.
To bypass the LP EQ

Click the global Bypass button to bypass the entire plug-in. When bypassed, the input signal is not
processed.

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FFT spectrum analyzer
The integrated FFT (Fast Fourier Transform) spectrum analyzer displays the instantaneous level of all
frequencies, which can help you judge the effect of the combined filter bands on the incoming audio signal. The
vertical axis represents amplitude and the horizontal axis represents frequency, and you can configure the
spectrum analyzer to display the input signal, output signal, or both.

Figure 8. FFT spectrum analyzer.

C D

A. Analyzer speed B. Analyzer display C. Pre display D. Post display

To configure the FFT spectrum analyzer, click the EXPERT button to show advanced controls. You can
customize the following spectrum analyzer settings:
 Analyzer Speed. The Speed setting selects the release speed of the spectrum. A fast release shows
dynamic changes more clearly, while a slow release gives you more time to examine the spectrum before it
disappears. The options are as follows:
 Fast.
 Medium. (Default)
 Slow.
 Analyzer Display. The options are as follows:
 Pre. Show the pre-EQ spectrum display.
 Post. (Default) Show the post-EQ spectrum display.
 Both. Show both the pre-EQ (dark gray) and post-EQ (light gray) spectrum display.

Note: To disable the FFT spectrum analyzer, click the currently-selected display mode button (Pre, Post, or
Both).

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Preset Manager
LP EQ includes many factory presets to get you started, and you can save your own settings and re-use them in
other projects or across multiple instances of LP EQ in the same project. The Preset Manager lets you manage
and browse presets.

Note: Presets are helpful as a starting point, but keep in mind that the optimum EQ settings depend on the
audio material, and will vary from project to project.

To expand/collapse the Preset Manager

Click the preset control at the top of the LP EQ.
The preset control shows the name of the current preset.

Figure 9. Preset Manager (collapsed).

A

A. Click to expand/collapse the Preset Manager

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Figure 10. Preset Manager (expanded).
A B C

F G H
A. Previous preset B. Current preset (click to expand Preset Manager) C. Next preset D. Selected preset E. Selected preset
description (if any) F. Create folder G. New preset H. Delete selected preset

The Preset Manager contains the following controls:

 Preset list. The preset list lets you select previously saved presets from the list. When new presets are added
or removed, the menu will always reflect the changes. The preset list is always sorted alphabetically and
displays all available presets. The currently selected preset is highlighted.
 To navigate the preset list, use the scroll bar, mouse wheel, or UP/DOW ARROW keys.
 To open/close the selected folder, double-click, press ENTER or use the LEFT/RIGHT ARROW keys.
 Preset Description. This field shows any optional description that was entered when the preset was created.

 Add Preset . Create a new preset.

 Delete . Delete the selected preset or folder.

 Create Folder . Create a new preset folder, which makes it easy to organize and categorize your presets.
For more information, see “How presets are stored” on page 31.

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To load a preset
To load a preset, do one of the following:
 Click the preset control to open the Preset Manger, then double-click the preset you want to load.

 Click the Next Preset button to load the next preset.

 Click the Previous Preset button to load the previous preset.

The preset control shows the name of the current preset.

A B C

A. Load previous preset B. Current preset (click to open Preset Manager) C. Load next preset

To save a preset
To save the current settings as a new preset:
1. Open the Preset Manager.

2. Click the Add Preset button to open the Save Preset dialog box.
3. Type a name and optional description, specify in which folder to store the preset, then click OK.

Figure 11. Save Preset dialog box.

A. Cancel B. Preset name C. Folder D. Description E. OK (save preset)

Note: If you want to back up your presets or copy them to another computer, the main preset folder is located
in %appdata%\Cakewalk\LP EQ.

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Preset Manager
To create a preset folder
You can create subfolders to organize and categorize your presets.
1. Open the Preset Manager.

2. Click the Create Folder button , type a name, then click OK.

Figure 12. Create Folder dialog box.

Note: The main preset folder is located in %appdata%\Cakewalk\LP EQ. Any subfolders appear as
separate folders in the Preset Manger. You can rename and organize preset files and folders in Windows
Explorer, and the Preset Manager will automatically reflect the changes the next time it is opened.

To delete a preset or folder

1. Open the Preset Manager.
2. Select the preset of folder you want to delete.

3. Click the Delete button .

You will be prompted for confirmation before the preset or folder is deleted.

Figure 13. Delete dialog box.

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To edit a preset
You can rename or move an existing preset into another preset folder.
1. Open the Preset Manager.
2. Right-click the preset you want to edit.
3. Specify the name and folder, then click OK.
How presets are stored
LP EQ preset are stored in separate files with the .cfx extension. All presets reside in subfolders in the main preset
folder. The subfolders appear as separate folders in the Preset Manger.
The default location of the main preset folder is %appdata%\Cakewalk\LP EQ.
You can rename and organize preset files and folders in Windows Explorer, and the Preset Manager will
automatically reflect the changes the next time it is opened.

Note: The LP EQ preset files use a proprietary format and are stored using the .cfx extension. Although the
presets are stored as clear text rather than binary data, you should not attempt to edit them manually. You
should also note that they are not compatible with various types of preset files created by host applications,
and such files can not be imported into the Preset Manager.

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A/B compare settings
The A/B controls allow you to have two separate sets of EQ settings, and toggle between the two in order to
compare parameter settings. The Setup A and Setup B settings are completely independent, and changes to one
do not affect the other.
Use the A/B controls to determine if any EQ adjustments are improving or detrimental to the mix. For example, if
you want to slightly modify the settings in Setup A, you can copy them to Setup B by clicking on the Copy to B
button, then alter Setup A and compare with the original Setup B.

Figure 14. Use the A/B controls to compare two different settings.
A B C

A. Setup A settings B. Copy A settings to B or Copy to B settings to A C. Setup B settings

The A/B section contains the following controls:

 Setup A . LP EQ uses settings from Setup A. Any adjustments made to Setup A does not affect Setup B.
All parameter changes made will be retained in this setup when you change to Setup B.

 Copy to B or Copy to A . If Setup A has focus, copy the current parameter settings to Setup B. If Setup
B has focus, copy the current parameter settings to Setup A. The Copy to button indicates in which direction
the settings will be copied (A to B, or B to A).

 Setup B . LP EQ uses settings from Setup B. Any adjustments made to Setup B does not affect Setup A.
All parameter changes made will be retained in this setup when you change to Setup A.

Note: LP EQ only persists the settings in Setup A. If you are using Setup B, the current settings will be shifted
to Setup A when the project is closed. The next time you open the project, Setup A will be active with the latest
settings.

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Automation
The LP EQ exposes the following automatable parameters:
 Enable/disable (per filter band)
 Band active (per filter band)
 Gain (per filter band)
 Width (per filter band)
 Frequency (per filter band)
 Curve type (per filter band)
 Mode (per filter band)
 Wet/Dry Mix
 Output Gain
 Mid/Side Mode
 Output Meter dB Range
 Analyzer Speed
 Processor Precision
 Analyzer Display
 EQ Plot dB Scale
 Solo Mode
 Bypass

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Index

A F
A/B comparison 32 FFT spectrum analyzer 26
About Equalizers 6 Filter bands
Analyzer 26 adding 20
speed 17 assign to channel 22
Automation parameters 33 deleting 22
enabling/disabling 21
numeric text entry 24
B selecting 20
Bell 16 Frequency
Button operation 8 adjust 15
Bypass 9 parameter 15

C G
Gain
Compare settings 32
adjust 15
Copy to B 32
output 19
Curve types 16
parameter 15
Graph 10
D
Dip 16 H
Help 9
E High Cut 16
EQ graph 10 High-Pass 16
interact with 25 High-Shelf 16
Expert controls 17

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K Power, see EQ Enable/Disable
Pre 18
Keyboard shortcuts 9
Precision 18
Knob operation 8
Preset
create folder 30
L delete 30
Left/Right mode 12 edit 31
Linear Phase processing 6 load 29
Low Cut 16 save 29
Low-Pass 16 Preset manager 27
Low-Shelf 16
LP EQ Q
using 20 Q 16

M S
Meters
Setup A 32
output 14
Setup B 32
Mid/Side mode 12
Shelf
Mix 19
high 16
Mode
low 16
Left/Right 12
Solo mode 14
Mid/Side 12
Spectrum analyzer 26
Stereo Mode
N Left/Right 12
Navigation, see Keyboard Shortcuts Mid/Side 12
Nodes, see Filter bands

U
O User Interface 7
Out 19
Output gain 19
Output meter 14
W
Width
Overview 5
adjust 16
parameter 16
P
Parameter value display 8 Z
Peak 16 Zero phase 6
maximum value display 14
Plot 10
Post 18

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