PSPaudioware PSP NobleQ Passive Equalizer with Wide Range Instruction Manual
- June 16, 2024
- PSPaudioware
Table of Contents
PSPaudioware PSP NobleQ Passive Equalizer with Wide Range Instruction
Manual
PSP NobleQ
PSP NobleQex
Operation manual
PSPaudioware.com
End User License Agreement
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Acknowledgements
lgorithms: Mateusz Woźniak
Project Development: Piotr Dmuchowski
Platform: Adam Taborowski
Installer: Piotr Dmuchowski
Product Manager: Antoni Ożyński
English manual edited by: Orren Merton
Presets designed by:
- Sakis Anastopoulos www.digisoundmastering.com
Thanks to:
George Daly for help with developing simulation algorithms.
Joachim Krukowski for help testing and analyzing analog equalizers.
Marek Walaszek for letting us test unique analog gear.
We also want to thank our beta testers for helping us with improving the functionality of our products.
Finally we want to thank our current and future users. Thanks a lot for choosing and paying for our products.
By using this software you agree to the terms of any license agreement
accompanying it.
“PSP”, the PSP logo, “PSP NobleQ”, “PSP NobleQex” and “It’s the sound that
counts!” are trademarks of PSPaudioware.com s.c.
© 2023 PSPaudioware.com s.c.
PSP NobleQ
PSP NobleQ combines the features of passive program equalizers with a wide range of frequency settings and extended functionality. To make this plug-in a versatile tool we added several modern features such as an adjustable high pass filter, and the ability to switch high peak and shelf filters to Boost or Attenuation operation.
The PSP NobleQ stands out for its warm sound, its boost and attenuation low- shelf filters and its combined peak and shelf high frequency processing.
The warm and musical sound in PSP NobleQ is made possible thanks to its finest processing utilizing FAT double sampling for a natural analog-like response. We also added an output valvelike rounding algorithm with adjustable processing depth.
The low shelf filter actually combines two shelving sections: the first one allows you to boost low frequencies while the other one attenuates them but is tuned slightly higher. Together they help to get a rich bottom end without low-midrange muddiness.
The high frequency range consist of two filters – a peaking filter with adjustable band width (usually set to Boost) and a shelf filter (usually set to Attenuate). Both filters interact in such a way that the more attenuation to high frequency is applied the more selective peaking filter becomes while keeping its center frequency similarly boosted.
PSP NobleQ Controls
PSP NobleQ’s control layout is a bit unusual, which reflects the unique concept of this equalizer. This means that you’ll want to understand how we conceived of this plug-in in order to get more comfortable with its operation.
Valve/Clear/Off switch: Set this switch to Valve or Clear to engage all the filters or to its Off position to disengage all filters. When set to Valve position a valve saturation mode is applied to the output signal.
Valve level screwpot: Use this micro knob to set the depth of valve processing.
Output: This knob adjusts the global output level. The output level is variable between -15 dB (full counter-clockwise) and +15 dB (full clockwise).
HPF Freq knob: This knob selects the cut-off frequency for the high pass filter.
HPF On/Off switch: Click on this switch to engage or disengage high pass filter.
Low Shelf Freq knob: This knob selects the cut-off frequency for both low shelf filters, the real frequency chosen for the attenuation section is slightly higher then indicated by this knob.
Low Shelf Boost knob: Use this knob to control the amount of low shelf boost.
Low Shelf On/Off switch: Click on this switch to engage or disengage the low shelf section.
Low Shelf Atten knob: Use this knob to set up the amount of low shelf attenuation.
High Peak Freq: This knob selects the middle frequency of the peaking filter.
High Peak Gain knob: Use this knob to control the amount of boost or attenuation of the peaking filter.
High Peak Boost/Atten switch: This three state switch controls the operation mode of the peaking filter. Click it to Boost to engage the filter’s boost mode. Click in Atten to set it to attenuation mode. Click in the center to disengage the filter. It is usually set to Boost.
Width knob: This knob sets up the band width of the peaking filter. The wider the bandwidth is selected the lower the boost or attenuation is.
High Shelf Freq: Use this knob to select the high shelf cut-off frequency.
High Shelf Gain knob: Use this knob to control the amount of boost or attenuation of the Shelving filter.
High Shelf Gain knob: Use this knob to control the amount of boost or attenuation of the shelving filter.
High Shelf Boost/Atten switch: This three state switch controls the operation mode of the high shelf filter. It is usually set to Atten.
PSP NobleQex
PSP NobleQex is an extended version of the PSP NobleQ. It offers all the features of PSP NobleQ combined with an extra middle bell filter and an adjustable low-shelf dip frequency shift.
PSP NobleQex Controls
PSP NobleQex’s control layout is a bit unusual, which reflects the unique concept of this equalizer. This means that you’ll want to understand how we conceived of this plug-in in order to get more comfortable with its operation.
Valve/Clear/Off switch: Set this switch to Valve or Clear to engage all the filters or to its Off position to disengage all filters. When set to Valve position a valve saturation mode is applied to the output signal.
Valve level screwpot: Use this micro knob to set the depth of valve processing.
Output: This knob adjusts the global output level. The output level is variable between -15 dB (full counter-clockwise) and +15 dB (full clockwise).
HPF Freq knob: This knob selects the cut-off frequency for the high pass filter.
HPF On/Off switch: Click on this switch to engage or disengage high pass filter.
Low Shelf Freq knob: This knob selects the cut-off frequency for both low shelf filters, the real frequency chosen for the attenuation section is slightly higher then indicated by this knob.
Low Shelf Boost knob: Use this knob to control the amount of low shelf boost.
Low Shelf On/Off switch: Click on this switch to engage or disengage the low shelf section.
Low Shelf Atten knob: Use this knob to set up the amount of low shelf attenuation.
Atten Shift screwpot: Use this micro knob to shift the low-shelf dip frequency an octave down or up from its default value.
Mid Peak Freq: This knob selects the middle frequency of the middle peaking filter.
Mid Peak Gain knob: Use this knob to control the amount of boost or attenuation of the peaking filter.
Mid Boost/Atten switch: This three state switch controls the operation mode of the peaking filter. Click it to Boost to engage the filter’s boost mode. Click in Atten to set it to attenuation mode. Click in the center to disengage the filter.
Mid Width knob: This knob sets up the band width of the peaking filter. The wider the bandwidth is selected the lower the boost or attenuation is.
High Peak Freq: This knob selects the middle frequency of the peaking filter.
High Peak Gain knob: Use this knob to control the amount of boost or attenuation of the peaking filter.
High Peak Boost/Atten switch: This three state switch controls the operation mode of the peaking filter. It is usually set to Boost.
High Width knob: This knob sets up the band width of the peaking filter. The wider the bandwidth is selected the lower the boost or attenuation is.
High Shelf Freq: Use this knob to select the high shelf cut-off frequency.
High Shelf Gain knob: Use this knob to control the amount of boost or attenuation of the shelving filter.
High Shelf Boost/Atten switch: This three state switch controls the operation mode of the peaking filter. It is usually set to Atten.
Plug-in Latency
In order to achieve the highest quality results, PSP NobleQ and PSP NobleQex plug-ins require a small buffer containing a number of samples in order to process your audio material properly. The amount of samples needed was kept purposefully small so that these equalizers could be used in tracking—in all cases the internal latency is around 1ms (one millisecond). The final latency may vary a bit based on sample rate.
That said, most modern DAWs include plug-in delay compensation, which eliminates the effect of the delay incurred by PSP NobleQ and PSP NobleQex on playback. PSP NobleQ and PSP NobleQex fully support the latency compensation of all host DAWs (meaning, accurately reports its samples of delay to the host). Note that some host DAWs have limitations regarding its delay compensation, so be sure to refer to your DAW’s user guide for more information. For your convenience the latency of the plug-in is reported at its bottom bar in samples and milliseconds.
Preset Handling & View Options
We provide all PSP plugins with a collection of factory presets. These presets can be used as a starting point for further adjustments, or for quick fixes.
You access presets from the PSPaudioware standard PRESET BAR at the top of the plug-in interface.
Preset Browser
The PSP NobleQ edition features a comprehensive new preset management and browser system. To access the preset browser, you click the preset name window at the top of the plug-in (which displays ‘Default’ when the plug-in loads).
The new preset management bar has three main categories which can be accessed with the tabs at the top of the preset browser: Application , Designer , and My presets.
Application – shows all factory built-in presets grouping by application.
< Factory presets are built into the plugin and cannot be directly edited! You can adjust them and save separately as user presets >
Designer – shows all factory built-in presets grouped by designer.
My presets – shows only user presets.
This view shows all of the presets you have created and saved, or downloaded
and added to your custom presets for PSP NobleQ.
To add categories to the preset list, you can create new subfolders in the
preset directory.
For Windows users, this is located at:
C:\Users\Username\Documents\PSPaudioware.com\User Presets\PSP NobleQ
&
C:\Users\Username\Documents\PSPaudioware.com\User Presets\PSP NobleQex
For Mac users, this is located at:
~/Documents/PSPaudioware.com/User Presets/PSP NobleQ
&
~/Documents/PSPaudioware.com/User Presets/PSP NobleQex
< You can always check the exact path by clicking on the “Show file in Finder” tab at the bottom of the preset browser window. >
To select a preset, click a preset name in the right window. When clicked, the preset will be applied so that you can audition it. To confirm the preset choice, you can click the preset name once more to load it.
Each preset has own picture, click on it to open the designer’s website.
Copy / Paste
The Copy/Paste feature allows you to quickly transfer settings between instances of the plug-in.
To use this feature, you can click ‘ Copy ’ at the top of the plugin below the preset browser window. Then, open a new instance of the plug-in on another track (or on the same track) and click ‘ Paste ’ to paste the settings to the new instance of the plug-in.
This feature can be particularly useful for processing similar instruments or sounds when only a few minor tweaks are needed.
A/B System
The A/B system for quickly checking and auditioning changes to the plugin settings.
The A/B Button at the top of the interface below the preset browser window allows you to A/B between the current and previous setting of the plug-in. This can be used to audition changes made to your mix, or to audition between two presets.
The A >B Button quickly copies the settings of the A setting to the B setting. This allows you to save your place and apply further tweaks and the audition them with the A/B Button.
Undo / Redo
The Undo/Redo feature of the plugin lets you quickly navigate between setting changes.
To use this feature, use the undo/redo buttons (CCW and CW arrows, respectively) located below the preset browser window.
These buttons will undo changes to the current plug-in settings, or allow you to undo a preset change depending on the last action in the plug-in.
100% GUI resizing
Scroll (by the mouse wheel or use two finger to move on the touchpad) this percentage up or down to change the GUIs zoom factor. Double click to reset its state to the default size (100%).
You can resize the plug-in interface by just dragging the right bottom corner of the plug-in to any size you like.
CONFIG section
When clicking the three parallel lines glyph, the CONFIG menu will open and it allows you to open the manual, check the current plugin version number and turn on/off hints.
Minimum System Requirements
In order to run PSP BinAmp you need to install the free iLok License Manager application but you don’t need any hardware dongle. By default we provide 3 licenses which can be activated in 3 separate locations, each of which can be either a computer or an iLok dongle (2nd generation or above). You can move these licenses at any time using PACE’s iLok License Manager software.
Windows
VST
- Windows 7 – Windows 11
- 64-bit VST3 compatible application
VST3
- Windows 7 – Windows 11
- 64-bit VST3 compatible application
AAX
- Windows 7 – Windows 11
- 64-bit Pro Tools
All DAWs
- Up to date iLok License Manager application installed
macOS Intel or macOS AppleSilicon
AudioUnit
- macOS 10.12 – macOS 13 Ventura
- 64-bit AudioUnit compatible host application
VST
- macOS 10.12 – macOS 13 Ventura
- 64-bit VST3 compatible application
VST3
- macOS 10.12 – macOS 13 Ventura
- 64-bit VST3 compatible host application
AAX
- macOS 10.12 – macOS 13 Ventura
- 64-bit Pro Tools
All DAWs
- Up to date iLok License Manager application installed
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Processing
- All internal processing done with 64 bit double precision floats.
- 32 and 64 bit floating point audio streams supported
- Sample rates up to 384kHz supported.
Support
If you have any questions about any of our plug-ins, please visit our website:
www.PSPaudioware.com
Where you can find the latest product information, free software updates, online support forum and answers to the most frequently asked questions.
Problems with the installation, activation or authorization?
Please watch our troubleshooting video
tutorials on our YouTube channel.
You can also contact us by e-mail:
[email protected].
We will gladly answer all of your questions. As a rule we respond within 24
hours.
PSPaudioware.com s.c.
Bugaj 12
05-806 Komorów
Poland.
ph. +48 601 96 31 73
www.PSPaudioware.com
[email protected]
PSPaudioware.com s.c.
Bugaj 12
05-806 Komorów
Poland
PSP NobleQ & PSP NobleQex
References
- PSPaudioware high quality audio effect & processor plug-ins.
- OnLine Audio Mastering Services, Sequoia Experts | Digisound Mastering
- PSPaudioware high quality audio effect & processor plug-ins.
- PSPaudioware high quality audio effect & processor plug-ins.
- OnLine Audio Mastering Services, Sequoia Experts | Digisound Mastering
- ilok.com/#!license-manager
- Support | PSPaudioware