What's the Best FREE EQ Plugin? - My Top 5 (2020)
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Күн бұрынWhat's the best free EQ plugin? I show you my top 5 for 2020. Whats yours?
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1) Nova: www.tokyodawn.net/tdr-nova/
2) MEqualizer: www.meldaproduction.com/MEqua...
3) Triple EQ: www.bluecataudio.com/Products...
4) Marvel GEQ: www.voxengo.com/product/marve...
5) SlickEQ: www.tokyodawn.net/tdr-vos-sli...
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@LuKe-iq5om 3 жыл бұрын
More than just a list of eq's. Very informative, thank you sir!
@benbirdsinging3275 4 жыл бұрын
That Nova! It has also become my number 1. I had started experimenting with it before. Your tip that the thing is good to use for acoustic guitars is just right for me. In my tracks there are some nasty sounds in those higher regions. So a great tip, Thank you!
@Fatherjohn76 3 жыл бұрын
I love SlickEQ. The automatic make up gain is invaluable and it's great for adding a little high shelf on vocals around 12k. Silky smooth.
@jacques_bruwer 2 жыл бұрын
No one is saying where this plugs into? What is the best software to use this plugin for? with other word, where does it plug in to(TDR plugin)
@Raees-Divitiae 4 жыл бұрын
ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC! I was splitting a jack into my main external audio card to the lines and usb from the other. The lines were obviously off, since windows doesn't give a crap about audio anymore. TY for the heads up on the 3rd party freeware, as I was about to have to purchase another external audio card. I may still scoop one up though, just as a failsafe. Stay safe, and thank you once again!
@churumusik Жыл бұрын
Wow!!! THANK YOU! all of them looks great but I will install the last two ones. All your videos are really really useful for me. I've learned a lot and I could improve my mixes quite a lot.
@Dave_The_Beatmaker 3 жыл бұрын
For me as a beginner I would start of with number 2 "MEqualizer", because of the visualization feature (which frequencies resemble which drum instrument). Later on I would switch to Nova, it looks cool and has a built-in compressor! BTW I love your videos!
@JRYKRL 4 жыл бұрын
Another winner!!!! I can't thank you enough for the knowledge. Soon as the world opens up and I can gig, I'll send ya some $$
@gabgarmon 4 жыл бұрын
Totally amazing recomendations! Thank you!
@johncostopoulos7741 4 жыл бұрын
USEFUL AND INFORMATIVE AS ALWAYS. MANY THANKS!
@RichardONeil 4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic, as always! Thanks, Mike!
@bandoofficial8886 3 жыл бұрын
I already had TDR Nova but I didn't know how to turn on the analyzer thanks to you I know it now and it improves my mix thanks bro I subscribe to your Chanel and hope for more good content God Bless you
@rushdontrun 3 жыл бұрын
Great video mate. Subscribed for sure. Clearly gonna download number 1
@frankrenzoni4240 3 жыл бұрын
That was not only a great comparison but was also very informative. Thanks for a great video
@CreativeSauce 3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@ksnbeats 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks 4 this! Gonna download a few of these now 👍🏾
@chaoabordo 4 жыл бұрын
Great stuff! Gonna try these out today!
@hugpam 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent - thanks again for such a helpful vid!
@julian65886 4 жыл бұрын
Your reviews are the best!
@LadyNicola 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks I'm now using Blue Cat Audio - Triple EQ - Very easy to use
@xxxShaggyB Жыл бұрын
I subscribed love your content I just downloaded FL studio and your content helped me out
@DanielPestanaTranslations Жыл бұрын
I’ll eventually upgrade my Tokyo Dawn Records plugins, because those guys deserve my support. Their plugins are amazing.
@MGCaverly 3 жыл бұрын
Great list! Thanks much
@thenarrator1921 Жыл бұрын
Oh man, thank you for the info. I've been spoiled by Neutron on android with by far the best para EQ customization I've found anywhere, now I can finally use my PC to get my music close to where I like it
@RMDK22 3 жыл бұрын
every time you play the drum loop Chamber of Reflection starts playing in my head
@AngelGabrielMusic 3 жыл бұрын
Super useful! Thanks!!!
@arnobdam8565 3 жыл бұрын
I was looking for one with an analyzer. Was satisfied with the preview of the MEqualizer, but then saw the Nova and was sold. Thank you!
@FullSpectrum312 3 жыл бұрын
Great job!
@danmaynard120 4 жыл бұрын
I came across Nova when watching your mastering video. I use it so much now! It destroys the cakewalk eq plugin (which always did my head in, rarely used it) but this Nova eq is brilliant!
@WhoWoodaThought 4 жыл бұрын
The cakewalk plug in within pro channel is really cool. Just double click on the little graphic display and it brings up a lovely big display including high and low pass. Also realtime audio display - nice.
@luisfarias134 4 жыл бұрын
@@WhoWoodaThought Awesome screenname! !
@takeshi_shinyama 2 жыл бұрын
Appreciate it so much sir😌🙏
@RetroPlus Жыл бұрын
TDR Nova is my favourite, really great functionality
@rahard 3 жыл бұрын
very useful and clear explanation
@laszloperesztegi 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your video. How about doing a same video about microphone dynamic compressors?
@morugajoe 2 жыл бұрын
great brother!
@CryptoMorpheus Жыл бұрын
Thank You Sir!
@therealjackfisher 4 жыл бұрын
Cheers Mike! Great video and a new list of free software. My top one free EQ is the one that is built in to Cakewalk by bandlab on the pro channel. That EQ is a seriously powerfull tool, and it dont use as much resource as a plugin EQ. Cakewalk with this pro channel is trully a unique and very powerful DAW.
@CreativeSauce 4 жыл бұрын
True Jack - that is a very useful EQ indeed :)
@therealjackfisher 4 жыл бұрын
@@CreativeSauce Can you maybe do a video strictly about Cakewalk ACT control surfaces setup? Cakewalk have some presets for controllers, but some of us MIDI noobs are simply too dumb to set up controllers manually when they dont come with a preset and we never stick our heads outside mackie mode. I have X-Touch mini and im struggling to set up both layers. I dont fully understand what is going on in ACT so im guessing allot of stuff, and there are many functions that I dont know. Your channel is the best Cakewalk userguide on KZfaq, and it´s missing ACT control surfaces episode :D
@doyle5948 3 жыл бұрын
thank you sir very helpful video
@ujjaljyotideka4290 2 жыл бұрын
NOVA is the best Eq . After i using this EQ i love the quality of this product.
@RainStickland 4 жыл бұрын
You mentioned saving your ears and speakers at around the 9-minute mark. I've had squelches happen to me because I don't really know what I'm doing. Have you done any videos specifically on what things to avoid in various parts of a DAW? Things that would suddenly blast your ears and whatnot, I mean. I think that would be really useful for anyone starting out, but I would certainly find it helpful.
@MikMech 4 жыл бұрын
Been looking for a nice individual Track EQ. I'll try the Nova and MEqualizer (Equaliser) Cheers
@CreativeSauce 4 жыл бұрын
Enjoy!
@francissreckofabian01 3 жыл бұрын
Just subscribed. I have 4 of the 5. Never used Marvel GEQ but now you've shown me how I'll give it ago. I upgraded to pro versions of Tokyo Dawn stuff. I've been using their free stuff for so long I decided to give them some money (there was a sale on!). I also use compressors like Kotelkikov, Molot & Limiter No;6 which are also free and sort of associated with Tokyo Dawn. I have way too many free plugins I think (or just too many plugins).. I am rebuilding my database and program manager and when that is done I can try out all the plugins I have (including the many things I haven't looked at in centuries). After this massive job I will cut down how many I use so I'm not slowed by "choice". All though I am a plugin collector (if it were hardware I'd need another house) one can become paralyzed by choice.
@amine_dubs 11 ай бұрын
Can you tell me the best free eq for Vocals?
@KozmykJ 4 жыл бұрын
Almost passed on thid vid. Like "How useful could a bunch of freebie EQs be?" But fair dooz, this is both useful and informative. I hit Like 3 times ...
@CreativeSauce 4 жыл бұрын
LOL - thank you :)
@keyplayajim 4 жыл бұрын
"...hit the Dislike button twice." ROTFLOL! Another great video. Keep 'em coming!
@colbuhlemann3378 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Mike, quick suggestion for ya. Free stuff is inherently awesome because, well, there's no financial stake in the product! But I wonder how these compare to paid plugins...what do you get for that extra $10, $50, or $200? I'd love to see some of that context in future videos. Great content as always!
@Justmino 3 жыл бұрын
I have fancy plugins and they have their purpose but I still use Nova for a lot of stuff. Also Avid’s Channel Strip and EQ7 which come stock with Pro Tools are in all my sessions. Also been using Valhalla Supermassive (also free) a lot even though I have SoundToys stuff! Don’t underestimate free and stock plugins.
@AncientInsights1 2 жыл бұрын
From all indications, I love the Nova. Now I need to know where to use it from - is it a stand alone software or it has to be used as a plug-in in either audition or other audio software
@ssmodk 4 жыл бұрын
I end up using the Melda EQ most of the time. Something about it is simple enough for me to do an adequate job with.
@PedroGontijo 3 жыл бұрын
how to use this? i'm install on my pc but i dont know how open this app
@podeshahejalol 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Tulishow 4 жыл бұрын
You can also use the Nova for sidechaining.
@_mirru 2 жыл бұрын
thanks a lot for this video
@trefeezy3536 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot!
@moz-heart6319 3 жыл бұрын
Your videos are amazing and very helpful! Thank you! I downloaded Nova. When I play my audio, the moving frequency bars do not show on the nova so I have to adjust the band just by listening without the visual. Do you know why this is the case?
@upnover58 3 жыл бұрын
Great Vid
@ADROITNOTESRAJESHJORA 4 жыл бұрын
tq so much... need a vocal plugin suggestion...
@leekirkland.musician 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks again...I must be careful here otherwise I will not work on anything, just wander the internet collecting free plugins like they are star wars stickers when I was a kid!
@luisfarias134 4 жыл бұрын
Hahaha I feel you!
@thelateone3222 3 жыл бұрын
I love Nova, just from seeing it...😍😂
@kweezynonya955 3 жыл бұрын
Dope 💪
@patjackmanesq 4 жыл бұрын
I like the Sonible eq too. I have to try the Mequalizer though. It looks nice! Thanks, Mike...
@CreativeSauce 4 жыл бұрын
Hey Pat, I'll have to try it out!
@patjackmanesq 4 жыл бұрын
@@CreativeSauce I am loving the Mequalizer! It's already made it into my latest project!
@aba3348 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike. Would you please make a review for spitfire labs??
@MCAlvesPortugal 4 жыл бұрын
😎cool stuff
@LucasMarak 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Mike India is missing in Tokyo Dawn EQ plugin 😁😁
@jaimebeloy 3 жыл бұрын
thanks Mike very usefull i hit 3 likes
@lance134679 4 жыл бұрын
The Nova seems really pro. Thanks for the video.
@CreativeSauce 4 жыл бұрын
Yep, it really is!
@otokonokorecon2169 3 жыл бұрын
ok so how to even open the app?
@MegalocefaloBill 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sr.
@bertmanize 3 жыл бұрын
Hello there. I'm actually looking for a 32 band graphic eq, because that is what I'm used to as a pa sound engineer. have you got any idea where to get it?
@timofthee7415 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@willievaughn6474 Жыл бұрын
Awesome
@punchmehard 3 жыл бұрын
"we have these 20 bands of EQ,,,",,,,,, shows a 16 band equalizer ;-) hahahaha... seriously though, great video. Nice explanations of their strengths and usability. Thanks so much for this!
@SamoaGospelMusic 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro God bless
@CreativeSauce 4 жыл бұрын
No probs!
@ankajohn1581 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@SOCIOLOGICAL 3 жыл бұрын
All very nice bu twhy doesnt tokyo show up in mac applications?????
@imzaazmi 3 жыл бұрын
Nova looks good
@PrPauloAlexandreUCKG Жыл бұрын
Something about the Nova plugin, it also support sidechain dynamic eq. U can't find it easily for free
@MobilediscowirralCoUk 3 жыл бұрын
Could you use this with a dj software depending if running in background and audio, any that isnt a plug in thanks
@DREDKNOT2063 3 жыл бұрын
Will slick eq work as a stand alone eq on my pc and with the will it detect and work with my topping d10 dac
@pepecardenasmusic4226 3 жыл бұрын
Wich of this plugins could I use instead of Pro Q3?
@Hxorzz 3 жыл бұрын
I downloaded MEequalizer but after downloaded i couldnt find where the app was. Im kinda mew to these stuff and i was just curios how these plugins work and wanted to adjust the sound
@PedroGontijo 3 жыл бұрын
you descovery how to use this app?
@Javster 3 жыл бұрын
Got The TDR Nova but cant find it on mac after download. :(
@jkingkingsbury9490 Жыл бұрын
I need help trying to find a good equalizer for my dule 15 subs with 5 in mid and 5 in teeter when I turn up the volume the sound starts to become distorted I have a receiver with a amp
@dwightstebner2345 Жыл бұрын
Do these work-in the background while playing music on a pc or are they only for re mixing music?
@neovincibeats Жыл бұрын
with the nova can i have another nsound trigger the compressor
@safesurfing9486 3 жыл бұрын
Hi I installed your number 1 recommendation. It installed but there is no shortcut to open it and neither is there a file to open the software in the program files. Any suggestions? Thank you.
@EDDYMAT 3 жыл бұрын
Great job! Anybody knows, if the TDR Nova has a Solo funciton ( Auto Listen) like the MEquilizer? Thanks
@mikrogoon 3 жыл бұрын
Yes it has solo band button
@samuelarman9693 2 жыл бұрын
Which one of these is compatible for audacity?
@alxc. 4 жыл бұрын
Iv been using the Nova for couple years . but just got New MacBook with Catalina and I can't download it for some reason ? won't drag and drop ...
@kevincassidy7053 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike. I just bought a focusrite scarlett 2i2. When I installed it and went into preferences on Cakewalk to select audio recording and playback devices, it shows the scarlett but it is greyed out and won't let me click it. Any ideas on how to fix it. Thanks.
@CreativeSauce 4 жыл бұрын
A couple of things worth checking. First, is Windows trying to use the Scarlett as its interface, rather than its your onboard driver? Have you installed asio4all ? If so, better uninstall, and see if you can get it working with native drivers. Is the driver mode set to ASIO or WDM etc? Needs to be ASIO.
@kevincassidy7053 4 жыл бұрын
@@CreativeSauce Sorted now. Just uninstalled asio4all. Thanks for your help and quick response. Great channel. Look forward to more great videos. 👍
@luisfarias134 4 жыл бұрын
@Tha_Blk_Bih_Destroyah_2020 There are no coincidences. : )
@kevincassidy7053 4 жыл бұрын
@Tha_Blk_Bih_Destroyah_2020I am completely new to DAWs and recording in general. But have learned a lot from @Creative Sauce. Plenty more to learn but I am sure these great videos will help.👍
@Louis-kr6of 3 жыл бұрын
Hello, I tried to use Nova on my mac but after the install nothing appears in my apps or in sound settings :/ Maybe i need another app, i don't know, it's strange.
@SnitchyBug 3 жыл бұрын
same? says it installed but cant find it anywhere
@yunggrandma666 3 жыл бұрын
I'm on a mac and when I installed it, I also thought I couldn't find it anywhere. I searched my entire hard drive for Nova, and all I saw was the installer. Just in case, I dragged the installer into the folder where I keep my vsts (I don't keep mine in the apps folder) and opened my DAW, and the DAW instantly recognized nova and I was able to use it immediately. I think that it's possible the installer doubles as the plugin itself?
@JamesMusicPH 3 жыл бұрын
Those are VSTs. I guess you need to install some DAWs to see them.
@DUBbyNATURE 3 жыл бұрын
Does nova have mid/side eq'ing?
@fukcg00gle95 3 жыл бұрын
I'm learning Surge synth right now and it has EQ onboard. Why would I use a different EQ? I'm a beginner and don't know what the hell I'm doing. 😬
@lilbrotellium72 3 жыл бұрын
does this go through discord for my friends to hear when i edit the mic sound?
@penem7632 3 жыл бұрын
Hi I have a Question ,When Mixing or mastering,shall I put my headphone In Max Volume?
@somberlight 3 жыл бұрын
Read into something called fletcher munson curve, also something called earfatigue. Both of them will ruin your understanding of sound. you do not want that.
@totylow 3 жыл бұрын
Do any of these free EQ applies to my Mic??
@TheStingraysHub Жыл бұрын
i need to know what those words actually are and mean. possible vid?
@olimphus26 3 жыл бұрын
equalizer APO with peace GUI
@WillKruger 3 жыл бұрын
Mike love you videos as always and learn allot! But isn't Cakewalk's Pro Channel EQ pretty good? It comes with a lot of presets I have used from time to time. Just curious your take on it.
@hattatnihat 3 жыл бұрын
how to install SlickEQ?
@Moonless6491 2 жыл бұрын
Can't get any of these to work with windows 10. They "install" but don't function.
@kuamhar1936 3 жыл бұрын
For android?
@pigdontflystr8 3 жыл бұрын
I thought this was a gieco commercial
@hattatnihat 3 жыл бұрын
which is the best?
@music_creator_capable 4 жыл бұрын
Yo!
@charlietube7165 4 жыл бұрын
Who knew from the 60's. people will make music from a plastic box in the future...
@richardpress9551 4 жыл бұрын
Best free eq is Toneboosters EQ4 can be run unrestricted on demo mode.only can't save presets but nothing can beat that for what it is you missed that man.