Orbit (EQ)
EQ
Essentials
Orbit is a graphical equalizer with two parametric peak filters. Each filter has a stereo separation parameter that mirrors the filter gain between left and right channels. When one channel is boosted, the other is attenuated. This creates unique stereo placement effects while shaping tone. Perfect for creating width, movement, and spatial effects.
- Two parametric peak filters
- Frequency, gain, and Q controls per filter
- Stereo separation per filter (mirrors gain between channels)
- Tone-shaping with spatial control
- Creates width, movement, and spatial effects
EQ bands
Orbit has two parametric peak filters. In the DAW UI, filter1 parameters are shown on the left, and filter2 parameters are shown on the right.
Output
| Control | Description |
|---|---|
| Gain | Output level after EQ processing (-inf to +18 dB) |
| Mix | Dry/wet balance (0 to 100%). 0% = dry (0% effect), 100% = wet (100% effect) |
| On/Off | Activates or bypasses the effect |
Spectrum display
The real-time spectrum analyzer shows frequency content with three display modes:
| Control | Description |
|---|---|
| Off | No spectrum display |
| Pre | Shows input signal before EQ processing |
| Post | Shows output signal after EQ processing |
Practical Tips
Practical Tips
- Stereo separation: Use stereo separation to create width by boosting frequencies on one channel while attenuating them on the other.
- Frequency placement: Boost different frequencies on left and right channels for complex stereo imaging.
- Surgical cuts: Use stereo separation with negative gain to clean up muddiness on one side of the stereo field.
- Spatial layering: Combine with other panning/spatial FX for 3D feel.