Using the channel eq plugin in logic pro

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Creative Logic Pro

Smarten up your sounds with Logic’s stock audio-sculpting tool by following our helpful tips

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Have a go at adjusting your sounds with the Channel EQ plugin

The Channel EQ plugin derives from the way Logic’s Mixer window layout is modelled on the broad-format mixing consoles found in professional studios since the 70s and 80s, with row upon row of intimidating knobs. These desks would boast multiple channels – at least one for each track on the tape machine – so a large portion of these knobs were dedicated to each channel’s EQ section. Similarly, each track in Logic features its own dedicated Channel EQ plugin, which can be used to cut or boost selected frequencies across the high, mid and low ranges for whatever’s on that track.

Set the tone

Explore the sound-shaping powers of Logic’s Channel EQ

Step-by-step Explore Logic’s Channel EQ plugin

Begin by dragging the audio file ‘LPX EQ Drums’ from the Tutorial Files folder on FileSilo and dropping it onto a new audio track in a Logic project.

In the track’s Channel Inspector pane, you’ll see a grey box marked ‘EQ’. Doubleclick this to bring up the Channel EQ plugin control panel for that track.

Play the audio file – it’s a