Ouaricon EQ Quick Reference
Band controls, Q settings, and tips at a glance
Band Overview
LF Band (Shelving)
- Frequency: 30-500 Hz
- Gain: ±12 dB
- Toggle: On/Off
- Low shelving filter, Q=0.707
LMF Band (Bell)
- Frequency: 100-2000 Hz
- Gain: ±12 dB
- Q: Wide/Med/Tight
- Toggle: On/Off
- Parametric bell filter
HMF Band (Bell)
- Frequency: 500-8000 Hz
- Gain: ±12 dB
- Q: Wide/Med/Tight
- Toggle: On/Off
- Parametric bell filter
HF Band (Shelving)
- Frequency: 2-20 kHz
- Gain: ±12 dB
- Toggle: On/Off
- High shelving filter, Q=0.707
Output
- Output Gain: ±12 dB
- Analog: On/Off — tanh saturation for warmth
- VU Meter: Output level display
Q Settings
| Q Setting | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| WIDE | 0.5 | Gentle, broad strokes — musical, natural adjustments |
| MED | 1.0 | Balanced bandwidth — good general-purpose setting |
| TIGHT | 2.0 | Surgical, narrow — targets specific frequencies, use sparingly |
Dual-Layer Knob Guide
Outer ring = Frequency
Inner dial = Gain
Each band knob has two layers for simultaneous frequency and gain control. Turn the outer ring to sweep frequency, adjust the inner dial to boost or cut.
System Requirements
| Platform | Details |
|---|---|
| macOS | macOS 10.13+ (Intel & Apple Silicon) |
| Windows | Windows 10+ (64-bit) |
| RAM | 4 GB min / 8 GB recommended |
| Formats | VST3, AU |
| CPU | ~11-12% single core @ 48kHz |
| Latency | <5 samples (negligible) |
Troubleshooting
No change in sound?
→ Check band is toggled On. Verify you're adjusting Gain (inner dial), not just frequency.
Harsh or ringy sound?
→ Try WIDE Q instead of TIGHT. Reduce gain amount. Cut instead of boost.
Muddy mix?
→ Use LF band to cut below 100 Hz. Cut 200-400 Hz with LMF to reduce boxiness.
License won't activate?
→ Check internet connection. Verify format: OUA-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX