KUASSA Efektor GQ3607 Graphic Equalizer Owner’s Manual

KUASSA Efektor GQ3607 Graphic Equalizer

Thank you for choosing Kuassa products!
We encourage you to take the time to read this User Manual thoroughly to ensure trouble free and proper operation of the software. Whatever instruments you play, take control of your tone as fast as possible! Kuassa GQ3607 Graphic Equalizer allows meticulous equalization across seven carefully chosen points which is switchable into three ranges of frequencies.The tone sculpting tool for any source. Eliminate ringing frequency, or amplify to cut through busy mix. Use it as a boost for solo guitars. Get more thunderous low-end on your bass. Kuassa GQ3607 allows you to apply quick EQ adjustments to enhance the tone while still offer intuitive and straightforward controls.

Key Features

• Seven bands of carefully chosen frequency points.
• Three modes of frequency range.
• Output level control.
• Bypass switch button.
• CV inputs for automation (only in Rack Extension version).

System Requirements

Windows:

• Windows Vista or Later (64 bit)
• Core2 Duo, or AMD Phenom ii X4 or better (latest Intel i3, AMD A4, or better is recommended) with 4GB minimum RAM
• VST or VST3 compatible host/DAW
• Pro Tools 11 or later for AAX format
• Propellerhead Reason 7.1 or later for Rack Extension format

Macintosh:

• Mac OS 10.11 or later (64 Bit).
• Core2 Duo, or better (latest Intel i3 recommended) with 4GB minimum RAM
• Native Apple Silicon support
• VST, VST3, or Audio Units compatible host/DAW
• Pro Tools 11 or later for AAX format
• Propellerhead Reason 10.1 or later for Rack Extension format

INSTALLATION

Mac OSX 10.11 or later
Note for MacOS X users: you will be asked for your password upon installation. For Mac installer(.pkg) format, double-click the installer and follow the instructions. The installer automatically point to your Mac’s default VST/VST3/AU/AAX plug-ins and Standalone path (see below). Alternatively you can customize the installation target to specific folder. Here are the default folders installation path for each of our supported platforms in Mac OSX:

• Mac Audio Unit (EfektorGQ3607.component) : /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components/
• Mac VST (EfektorGQ3607.vst) : /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST/Kuassa/
• Mac VST3 (EfektorGQ3607.vst3) : /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST3/
• Mac AAX (EfektorGQ3607.aaxplugin) : /Library/Application Support/Avid/Audio/Plug-Ins

Windows VISTA or later
For Windows Installer (.exe), double-click the installer and follow the instructions. The installer automatically points to your system’s default plugins path (see below). Alternatively you can point the installation target to specific folder. Most VST host already have a “Plugins” or “VSTplugins” folder inside its installation directory, or you can point the host to read any folder you choose.
Here are the default folders installation path for each of our supported platforms:

• Windows 64-bit VST (EfektorGQ3607.dll) : C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\Kuassa\
• Windows 64-bit VST3 (EfektorGQ3607.vst3) : C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3\
• Windows 64-bit AAX (EfektorGQ3607.aaxplugin) : C:\Program Files\Common Files\Avid\Audio\Plug-Ins\

UNINSTALLATION

Mac OSX 10.11 or later
On a Mac, simply delete the plug-in located on the corresponding Plug-ins folder, and delete other folders and file resources located at,
Folders:

• /Library/Application Support/Kuassa/Default Presets/EfektorGQ3607/

• /Users/[User Name]/Music/Kuassa/Presets/EfektorGQ3607/
  Files:

• /Library/Application Support/Kuassa/Misc/EfektorGQ3607 EULA.txt

• /Library/Application Support/Kuassa/User Manuals/EfektorGQ3607 Manual.pdf

• /Users/[User Name]/Music/Kuassa/Settings/EfektorGQ3607.setting

Windows VISTA or Later
Use “Add/Remove programs” or “Programs and Features” from the Windows Control Panel. If Efektor GQ3607 does not listed, delete the .dll/.vst3/.aaxplugin file from your VST plug-in folder. After Uninstallation, manually delete other Efektor GQ3607 file resources at, Folder:

• C:\Users\[User Name]\Documents\Kuassa\Presets\EfektorGQ3607\
  Files:

• C:\Users\[User Name]\Documents\Kuassa\Settings\EfektorGQ3607.setting

FUNCTION

1. [FILE] BUTTON: The Menu button contains several functions; preset saving, and shortcuts to the user manual and Kuassa website.
2. PRESET SELECTOR: Select from available Presets, press left-right buttons or select from drop down menu.
3. A-B COMPARE: Compares two different settings of the effect.
4. COPY A to B: Copies settings from the “A” state to the “B” state.
5. FREQUENCY SLIDERS : Adjusts the amount of boost and cut to corresponding frequency point.
6. LEVEL: Controls the overall output level of the effect.
7. MODE SWITCH : Select between three frequency ranges to adjust.
8. BYPASS: Turns the effect unit completely On or Bypass.
9. EFEKTOR LOGO: Click to show the About Box.

PRESET MANAGEMENT

1. Presets for EFEKTOR Plug-in(s) are located in the following folders*:

   • Mac: Users/[YourName]/Music/Kuassa/Presets/EfektorGQ3607
   • Win:-\Documents \Kuassa\ Presets \EfektorGQ3607
     All presets inside these folders will be recognized by the plugin as individual presets, you can also create a folder to group the preset(s). They will thus be shown on the EFEKTOR Plug-in’s preset selector.

2. To save a preset, set your plugin fo the desired parameter seftings, fhen selecr.

   • “Save Preset”: Overwrites Curenfly active preset.
   • “Save Preset AS”: Saves CUrrent seffings info a neW preset file (*.kgqp for GQ3607).

3. When you create a new preset using “Save Preset As…”, make sure that you have chosen the correct preset folder as aforementioned on point 1 above to make sure that it will be recognized automatically by EFEKTOR plug-ins.

4. To add new additional preset banks, create a new folder by clicking “New Folder” button and rename it. Sub-folders are also recognized to manage presets into groups, useful to manage additional preset bank, or grouping presets based by their use.

EFEKTOR GO3607

1. BYPASS
   Turns on, off or bypass the rack extension.

2. MODE SWITCH
   Select between three frequency ranges to adjust.

3. FREQUENCY SLIDERS
   Adjusts the amount of boost and cut to corresponding frequency point.

4. LEVEL
   Controls the overall output level of the effect.

5. ADDITIONAL BYPASS Switch
   Turns the effect unit completely On or Bypass

1. CV INPUTS
   CV Input Socket:
   Receives incoming CV message for controlling each of EFEKTOR’s CV control enabled parameters from another device’s CV output.
   CV Input Trim:
   Turn counter-clockwise for each corresponding input to trim or reduce the intensity of incoming CV message

2. Audio input and output sockets :
   Please note that EFEKTOR is an FX, and should always be added as FX device instead of instrument.

Kuassa Efektor Series Created by:
Muhammad Abduh
Abshar Platisza
Muhammad Yusreza Irsyan
Intan Zariska Daniyanti
Iman Firman Amarullah
Juan Prahamma Hartjamt
Dimitar Nalbantov
Arie Ardiansyah
Raden Pratama Kusuma
Adhitya Sulistia Wibisana
Bramantyo Ibrahim
Cil Satriawan
Grahadea Kusuf
Iqbal Ansyori
Rathomi Trinugraha
Bayu Ardianto
Sundawan Sukmaya
Presets and Audio Demos by:
Dimitar Nalbantov (http://www.nalbantov.com)

KUASSA TEKNIKA, PT
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Bandung 40132
West Java, INDONESIA
https://www.kuassa.com
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References

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