I could see it being useful as well for bass, if it’s distorted or more in the synth bass territory. Seems like a good all around tool, I’d be interested to see where I found it most useful
The new capabilities made possible by the split technology are rightfully getting attention but the fact is that the filters are world class and musical. In other words, you can put aside the enhanced capabilities and use it like you would any great sounding parametric EQ - for everything.
I have this EQ.....it's amazing.....just started actually using it, as it took a bit of a learning curve, and now, after seeing your excellent video on it, I will use it more. I like your method, plus you aren't like you're a fire truck or train, just running through it as fast as you can! The manual is one of the better ones I have too. Too many of them were written by the TECHIES who "assume" too much. This manual is pretty straight-forward. Only Eventide product I have. I've been weaning away from WAVES, and have mostly Plugin Alliance stuff, mostly Bx products, as well as Izotope, AND Hornet plugins, under-rated and low cost plugins. I also just subscribed ! Good work!
It is really impressive ... Yesterday I bought it and I am overwhelmed by the effect it has in various tracks ..The panning parameters of the transitions is fantastic. The guys from Eventide did a great job!
I downloaded and installed Split EQ with the intention of using it for a 30 day free trial, just to see if the hype I’d been hearing about it was true… Within the first 10 minutes of working with it, I was reaching for my credit card to buy it, and that’s something that rarely happens with me. Whether using it on the track level, the bus/group level, on the 2-Bus, or, even after the fact on a “finished” mix, Split EQ really is quite something, a true innovation in EQ processing. Bravo, Eventide! IMHO.
People are quick to say this plug-in is revolutionary-but the tonal vs transient eq concept has been around for a while. The Boz transgressor, wavesfactory quantum, spiff eq, Sonible entropy eq, the iZotope neutron transient designer to name a few. And even more transient designers that let you solo transient and tonal, which you can then place on duplicate tracks, and follow with an eq to achieve the same effect, just with separate tracks for your tonal and transient signals. Some of us have been doing that for years. However, while it isn’t a new concept, eventides split eq is definitely the best at what it does, in practically every way. CPU usage, overall stability, quality of the algorithms, ease of use and simple GUI, flexibility, overall sound quality… There’s absolutely an ton of value and awesome innovation in this plug-in. It’s just in the execution, not the concept.
Can't say your voice and beautiful accent didn't help, but this walk-through was amazing. You showed features that NOBODY else have touched on in their demos/reviews.🎧 Thank you!
Thank you for showcasing this awesome tool, Sara. I'd downloaded the trial version after watching your video. The SplitEQ opens a whole new way of using EQ. I bought the full license today.
This plug-in is on its own league of groundbreaking tech ! More over Sara's step by step mesmerizing walkthrough will motivate Even the EVENTIDE guys pretty Evenly :) Very well explained & Love your tutorials as always. Always bank on your advises on the subject. Really can't wait to see how the folks at Fabfilter / Baby Audio / Denise Audio gonna digest this. . Also what if the 8 bands becomes dynamic may be in the future to come ! Thanks a ton & God Bless Sara..... :)
Ill probably use this on my submaster and some individual tracks. Ive already used it in some synth percussion sound design and its amazing. I have a bunch of eq’s i use depending on the material and end result im looking for. I use my izotope plugins for more surgical precision and some of the plugin alliance ssl emulations for warmth and overall shaping.
Have you tried the Surfer EQ2? it is so amazing just think of an EQ curve that follows the vocal no matter what notes are sung and it never gets outside of the curve parameters.
I tried it for 15 mins (Guitarist) and bought it.... I love it for controlling the attack of the instrument, you could use a comp but that effects the tone in a way I don't like, it's really easy to place the sound in the mix.... Brilliant. BTW Great Video please do more. One thing I would like though is it's a bit too grey!! |It would be nice if the Gui allowed me to darken it a little?
Great plugin and great review! I bought it without testing it first and used in two mixes. Usually I would use 3 different plugins to achieve similar results. Also noticed that the tonal eq has an interesting, pleasant musical character between 1-3 kHz.
I was a bit confused about this plugin, as I useSugar and other similar plugins. This is the best demo I've seen, thank you very much. There's been a lot of focus on M/S mixing recently, but that can really mess with a mono signal, you have to be very careful. I'd like to see more like this from you as you have a way with you. I mean should we even give a monkeys cuss about mono anymore anyway?
Ah, now, don’t get me started on the whole mono debate! 🤣 Just think about all those Bluetooth speakers out there. Or devices that are stereo but have the speakers within a few inches of each other. Shopping malls, elevators, you never know where your music might be played one day! Always worth checking the mono mix IMO. I’m shocked when I hear top mixers not really caring about mono. Maybe it’s my radio background…😜
Could I achieve the same thing from the Split EQ with Fabfilter Pro Q3 (for the sustain) and Oeksound Spiff (for the transients)? I think the Split EQ is doing the same thing as what I would do with the other two, but I am not sure exactly (seeing that Spiff is dynamic and only either boost or cut, but not both). I really like what I could do with Spiff and Pro Q3 running together though.
I've not used Spiff so I'm not sure it's main features, it might only control transients dynamically? If so, then the Pro Q3 is purely frequency adjustment and not sustain control. Think of sustain as everything left over if you took the transient away of a frequency, the rounder softer sound and that can be any frequency.
Where do you think you'll use this the most in your mixes? I'm thinking snare, acoustics and vocals for me...
I could see it being useful as well for bass, if it’s distorted or more in the synth bass territory. Seems like a good all around tool, I’d be interested to see where I found it most useful
It would be amazing to hear this on strings - anything organic really! but electric guitars could sound so smooth with this.
I agree with those areas Sara!
Vocals for sure
The new capabilities made possible by the split technology are rightfully getting attention but the fact is that the filters are world class and musical. In other words, you can put aside the enhanced capabilities and use it like you would any great sounding parametric EQ - for everything.
Sara! You Rock! Thanks ever so much for making this great video. I love your perspective on the plug in!
Thanks so much!!
@@SaraCarterSimplyMixing thank YOU!
I have this EQ.....it's amazing.....just started actually using it, as it took a bit of a learning curve, and now, after seeing your excellent video on it, I will use it more. I like your method, plus you aren't like you're a fire truck or train, just running through it as fast as you can! The manual is one of the better ones I have too. Too many of them were written by the TECHIES who "assume" too much. This manual is pretty straight-forward. Only Eventide product I have. I've been weaning away from WAVES, and have mostly Plugin Alliance stuff, mostly Bx products, as well as Izotope, AND Hornet plugins, under-rated and low cost plugins. I also just subscribed ! Good work!
Larry Cavallucci, thanks for watching and for the feedback!
It is really impressive ... Yesterday I bought it and I am overwhelmed by the effect it has in various tracks ..The panning parameters of the transitions is fantastic. The guys from Eventide did a great job!
Thanks for sharing, it really is impressive
I'm amazed that my old Mac meets their computer requirements ! That can't be right !? Great stuff
I downloaded and installed Split EQ with the intention of using it for a 30 day free trial, just to see if the hype I’d been hearing about it was true…
Within the first 10 minutes of working with it, I was reaching for my credit card to buy it, and that’s something that rarely happens with me.
Whether using it on the track level, the bus/group level, on the 2-Bus, or, even after the fact on a “finished” mix, Split EQ really is quite something, a true innovation in EQ processing.
Bravo, Eventide!
IMHO.
Haha! Sometimes you just know...have fun!
People are quick to say this plug-in is revolutionary-but the tonal vs transient eq concept has been around for a while. The Boz transgressor, wavesfactory quantum, spiff eq, Sonible entropy eq, the iZotope neutron transient designer to name a few. And even more transient designers that let you solo transient and tonal, which you can then place on duplicate tracks, and follow with an eq to achieve the same effect, just with separate tracks for your tonal and transient signals. Some of us have been doing that for years. However, while it isn’t a new concept, eventides split eq is definitely the best at what it does, in practically every way. CPU usage, overall stability, quality of the algorithms, ease of use and simple GUI, flexibility, overall sound quality… There’s absolutely an ton of value and awesome innovation in this plug-in. It’s just in the execution, not the concept.
It is a great plugin, for sure!
Can't say your voice and beautiful accent didn't help, but this walk-through was amazing. You showed features that NOBODY else have touched on in their demos/reviews.🎧 Thank you!
Thanks Chris!
I downloaded a demo today and what it did to two mixes blew me away. I cannot imagine not using it now.
That's brilliant! It's a really powerful plugin
Thank you for showcasing this awesome tool, Sara. I'd downloaded the trial version after watching your video. The SplitEQ opens a whole new way of using EQ. I bought the full license today.
Great seeing you here Marc!
Brilliant Marc. I just love how it’s made me think about EQing my sources in an entirely new way.
I promised myself to buy any new plugin for some time. But with this one, the temptation is huge. Thank you for this precise and accurate review.
My pleasure!
watching you EQ the acoustic guitar was absolute magic! nice work!!
Thanks a lot!
This explains it so much better than any manual... Thank you so much!
Thanks! You’re very welcome ☺️
This plug-in is on its own league of groundbreaking tech ! More over Sara's step by step mesmerizing walkthrough will motivate Even the EVENTIDE guys pretty Evenly :) Very well explained & Love your tutorials as always. Always bank on your advises on the subject.
Really can't wait to see how the folks at Fabfilter / Baby Audio / Denise Audio gonna digest this. . Also what if the 8 bands becomes dynamic may be in the future to come !
Thanks a ton & God Bless Sara..... :)
You're most welcome Rezi 😃
your wonderful and your patience to explain is a great tempo
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it
Ill probably use this on my submaster and some individual tracks. Ive already used it in some synth percussion sound design and its amazing. I have a bunch of eq’s i use depending on the material and end result im looking for. I use my izotope plugins for more surgical precision and some of the plugin alliance ssl emulations for warmth and overall shaping.
umanoid, thanks for watching and for sharing!
Great vid, best explanation of this plugin so far. Nice
Glad you think so! Thanks for commenting 😊
Have you tried the Surfer EQ2? it is so amazing just think of an EQ curve that follows the vocal no matter what notes are sung and it never gets outside of the curve parameters.
I just used it on a recent mix for the first time actually, on a very low tuned bass guitar. Worked great!
Loved this video! Between this and using the actual demo, I'm sold! 👍
Nice! Glad you like it!
AMAZING VIDEO SUPER HELPFUL THANKYOU FOR IN DEPTH REVIEW OF SPLIT EQ....
You're so welcome!
Great demo, keep em coming :)
Wolffish, thanks for watching and for the feedback!
I tried it for 15 mins (Guitarist) and bought it.... I love it for controlling the attack of the instrument, you could use a comp but that effects the tone in a way I don't like, it's really easy to place the sound in the mix.... Brilliant.
BTW Great Video please do more.
One thing I would like though is it's a bit too grey!! |It would be nice if the Gui allowed me to darken it a little?
Good point! Thanks for the feedback, more are on the way 😃
Thanks for the suggestion. We’re making a list of improvements and enhancements for future versions.
@@anthonyagnello3733 WOW now that's what a company should be like... Thankyou.
Great plugin and great review! I bought it without testing it first and used in two mixes. Usually I would use 3 different plugins to achieve similar results. Also noticed that the tonal eq has an interesting, pleasant musical character between 1-3 kHz.
Great! I’m pleased that it’s working out for you. 😁
I was a bit confused about this plugin, as I useSugar and other similar plugins. This is the best demo I've seen, thank you very much. There's been a lot of focus on M/S mixing recently, but that can really mess with a mono signal, you have to be very careful. I'd like to see more like this from you as you have a way with you. I mean should we even give a monkeys cuss about mono anymore anyway?
Ah, now, don’t get me started on the whole mono debate! 🤣 Just think about all those Bluetooth speakers out there. Or devices that are stereo but have the speakers within a few inches of each other. Shopping malls, elevators, you never know where your music might be played one day! Always worth checking the mono mix IMO. I’m shocked when I hear top mixers not really caring about mono. Maybe it’s my radio background…😜
Your voice is very relaxing 😌
Thanks!
Hi Sara. Thanks for your time.
You are so welcome!
Self-Law, thank you so much :)
Could I achieve the same thing from the Split EQ with Fabfilter Pro Q3 (for the sustain) and Oeksound Spiff (for the transients)? I think the Split EQ is doing the same thing as what I would do with the other two, but I am not sure exactly (seeing that Spiff is dynamic and only either boost or cut, but not both). I really like what I could do with Spiff and Pro Q3 running together though.
I've not used Spiff so I'm not sure it's main features, it might only control transients dynamically? If so, then the Pro Q3 is purely frequency adjustment and not sustain control. Think of sustain as everything left over if you took the transient away of a frequency, the rounder softer sound and that can be any frequency.
Amazing tutorial
Thank you!
Great video!
Unfortunately it's an iLok plugin and I have my dignity, but the video is well done! 👏
Ah, ok 😜
What's the song name?
awesome! Thank you 🙂
You're welcome 😊
Bravo!
Thanks!
Are you Paul Third's sister? 🤔
those green/blue tags remind me of the Teletubbies
Ooh that was a bit after my time, so I don't know why that is! I'm more of a Bagpuss and Magic Roundabout girl 😂
@@SaraCarterSimplyMixing a saggy old cat named Bagpuss. More of an Ivor the Engine man miself:)
@@stupidusername38 yes! Me too! Kids today…
@@SaraCarterSimplyMixing I love Bagpuss! Camberwick Green for the win!