Eventide

A New Era in Equalization

Advanced Mixing EQ with Transient / Tonal Splitting Technology

SplitEQ is a groundbreaking EQ that offers a new approach to corrective and creative audio equalization. It excels at Enhancing, Repairing, Rebalancing, and Widening any musical source or audio signal. SplitEQ is both a surgical tool for fixing particularly nasty problems and a creative tool that opens up exciting new musical possibilities. More than just an EQ—It’s a new and better tool.

At first glance, it’s a parametric EQ with 8 bands of precise musical filters. What’s new and different is Eventide’s powerful Structural Split engine divides the incoming audio into separate Transient and Tonal streams that feed the 8 bands of “Split” parametric EQ. This approach is musically useful and makes common EQ problems easy to solve, even in a complex mix. 

• Want to soften the transients? Use the master Transient Gain slider. 
• Remove plosives or de-ess? EQ only the Transient. 
• Reduce snare ring? Put a filter on the Tonal mids.

By applying EQ to Transient and Tonal separately, you can fix many of the problems normally attempted by complex combinations of EQ, compression, transient designers, de-essers, multi-band compression, spatial processors, or dynamic EQ. Simplify and declutter your workflow, get better results and create new sounds.

By Musicians For Musicians

SplitEQ reduces the distance between what you want to do and how you actually do it, and with fewer tradeoffs of other EQs. A low-shelf boost on a kick drum will yield muddiness rather than delicious oomph. A low cut on a low male vocal removes plosives but at the expense of low-end richness. SplitEQ gives you the surgical control to address the problematic part of a sound without losing the magic and without the need for additional tools.

SplitEQ is not just a corrective tool, it is also a new type of creative tool for taking your mixes to new heights through its independent L/R and Mid-Side panning. With SplitEQ every source is split into a pair of sonically distinct elements offering your music, mixes, and audio signals an extraordinary new level of musicality.

Batteries Included

SplitEQ comes with a Factory Library of over 150 presets to solve many of today’s standard corrective and complex mixing problems in a cleaner and faster way. The presets are designed to Enhance, Repair, Rebalance and Widen various instruments including drums, vocals, guitar and more. A/B comparison and Undo/Redo make it easy to explore ideas without losing where you started.

Whether you’re working on individual tracks, a full mix, or cleaning up a two-track loop, you’ll find SplitEQ to be an inspiring and powerful tool that allows you to approach the material in a new, musical and sonically meaningful way.

Overview

Structural Split

The beating heart of SplitEQ analyzes the incoming audio and separates it into two separate streams:

• Transient (Noise, pops, mic plosives, vocal sibilance, attacks)
• Tonal (Sustained notes, harmonics, tone, ambience)

8-Band Parametric EQ

SplitEQ’s filters are state-of-the-art, pristine and musical. The User Interface has been designed to streamline workflow. Add sheen to vocals without boosting sibilance or harshness. Enhance acoustic guitar harmonics while reducing string buzz.

Stereo Imaging

Continuous L/R or Mid/Side panning of the Transient and Tonal components for each of the eight bands.

Graphical Display

High-res, real-time, spectrum analysis of audio components with multiple options for monitoring or comparison. SplitEQ also features Peak and RMS metering.

SplitEQ Applications

Enhance: With independent control of the Tonal and Transient elements of an instrument, SplitEQ can be used to deliver punch, detail, sheen, breathiness, diction, tightness, thump, and pluck.

Repair: A unique audio repair and restoration tool, SplitEQ allows you to surgically tune the Transient and Tonal response independently. Remove a kick drum’s boom without losing its thump. 

Rebalance: SplitEQ allows versatile track placement in a mix. Easily perform multiple tasks not possible with any other EQ, like softening electric guitar strums while boosting cab reverb.

Widen: SplitEQ allows for precise multi-band stereo image manipulation of the Tonal and Transient elements of each frequency band. L/R and Mid/Side panning are supported. Spatialize a beat like never before.

X-Ray Vision

With SplitEQ you can hear and even see your sound in new ways. Eventide’s Structural approach mimics the way in which people interpret sound and the spectrum display offers an inside look into what you’re hearing. Solo only the transients, or a single band, or only the transients on a single band. Use the real-time spectrum analyzer to track down problematic resonances or transients by displaying the tonal and transient streams separately. SplitEQ adds a new dimension to your trouble-shooting toolkit.

Prepared for Repair

Eventide’s team took all the knowledge they had about recording, threw it out the window, then headed down to the studio to lay down some badly recorded tracks. Double-headed kick drum with no port? Check. Ill-advised mic placement on snare? Check. Why? To prove that SplitEQ works well on a wide range of sonically challenged material. Eventide created an entire folder of presets for those less-than-perfect recordings.

Features

• World-class 8-band parametric EQ with pristine musical filters.
• EQ Transient and Tonal parts of a sound separately using Eventide’s patented Structural Split™ technology.
• Control Transient and Tonal Output levels.
• Enhance the stereo-field with continuous Transient and Tonal panning controls (L/R and Mid/Side modes).
• Control the underlying Split technology for fine-tuning and experimentation.
• Globally scale the EQ curves together or independently.
• Peak, Notch, Bandpass, High Shelf, Low Shelf, Tilt Shelf, High Pass, and Low Pass filter types with slopes from 6 to 96 dB/octave.
• An innovative real-time spectrum analyzer displays the Transient and Tonal streams independently.
• Comprehensive Presets Library includes 150+ presets.
• A/B buttons allow quick auditioning of two presets or settings plus Undo/ Redo functionality.
• Resizable GUI with zoom options.

Urei 565 Filter Set

The EQ65 is a recreation of a classic audio surgical tool, the Urei 565 filter set, used by generations of engineers to de-emphasize or completely eliminate selected frequencies in an audio recording. Its two-band notch/band pass filter set allows you to quickly find a selected frequency to boost or cut. Target frequencies also may be attenuated in gradations by using the notch filters in conjunction with the depth controls.

Features

• Emulation of the analog Urei 565 filter set
• Powerful 36 dB/octave High Pass and Low Pass filters
• Two switchable Notch/ Band Pass filters
• Use Band Pass to identify unwanted frequencies, then switch to Notch to cut them with very narrow Q settings
• In/Out switch and indicator
• Several instrument and special effect presets

Lightweight Modular Channel Strip

EChannel is a versatile and lightweight channel strip plug-in that includes a routable Gate, Parametric EQ, and Compressor. Its modular design allows for flexible signal processing routing, while its graphical displays enable precise frequency adjustments. With a powerful suite of controls, this plugin offers an extensive range of options to generate the exact tone and frequency characteristics you desire.

Features

• Intuitive and easy-to-learn
• Over 100 presets tailored for various instruments and use cases
• FlexiPath™ Routing allows processors to be ordered based on the desired workflow.
• Gate module removes signals below the designated threshold; great for multi-miked drum kits or fret noise.
• Compressor alters the dynamics of your input signal, with optional soft saturation and de-esser.
• Use the side chain to trigger gain reduction for competing instruments.
• 5-Band Parametric EQ allows for precise frequency manipulation throughout the entire audio spectrum.
• Output Transformer emulation adds a subtle yet distinct effect on signals with lots of low-frequency content or can be driven into saturation for analog warmth.

Classic Chorusing for the Modern Producer

TriceraChorus is inspired by the classic tri-choruses and stompbox choruses of the 1970s and early 1980s, particularly the Dyno-My-Piano. It pairs rich BBD style tri-chorusing with another signature Eventide effect: micro-pitch detuning. This effect can be used to thicken the sound and widen the stereo field by detuning the left and right signals and pan them opposite directions.

The combination of these effects makes it easy to create syrupy, smooth, and deep modulations on synths, strings, vocals, guitar, bass, and more. TriceraChorus is a great way to add richness and spatial depth to your sounds.
 
Explore the Depth

TriceraChorus has three chorus voices: Left, Center, and Right. A three-phase LFO modulates the delay times for these voices. This relation ensures that your modulation sounds always have interesting and pleasing movement across the stereo field.

For a classic chorus stompbox sound, set TriceraChorus to “Chorus” mode. If you need something with more complexity and depth, “Chorale” produces lush, swirling choruses inspired by classic rackmount tri-chorus units. For a more psychedelic aesthetic try out “Swirl.”

Performance Ready

TriceraChorus is designed for real time parameter manipulation, resulting in seamless and glitch-free parameter automation of any parameter. Use RIBBON to play or automate sweeps between different settings. Wielding this intuitive performance macro can be great for intensifying the depth of flange-like settings, changing the rate of modulation for transitional effects, or simply controlling the Mix parameters for momentary performance flourishes.

For added live benefit, jump immediately from one setting to another using HOTSWITCH. RIBBON and HOTSWITCH settings are saved per-preset providing great flexibility in exploring the range of possibilities with TriceraChorus.

Features

• Three voice, Bucket Brigade style stereo Tri-chorus.
• CHORUS Mode evokes the chorusing effect created by classic chorus stompboxes.
• CHORALE Mode produces lush, swirling choruses inspired by classic rackmount tri-chorus units.
• DEPTH controls the amount of modulation applied to the 3 voices from the LFO.
• DETUNE the left and right channels simultaneously by +/- 40 cents.
• DELAY sets the amount of delay for the chorusing effect; use it to thicken your signal, create a flange, or slap-back sound.
• SWIRL adds stereo frequency shifting for a psychedelic flange-like flavour.
• TONE for shaping the high and low end of your signal. Remove muddy low frequencies or roll of high frequencies for a darker sound.
• RIBBON lets you sweep the effect between two different settings.
• Available for Mac and PC as VST, AAX, and AU plug-in.