Install
- Download the .component (AU) or .vst3 file
- Copy to your plugin folder:
- Mac AU:
/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components/ - Mac VST3:
/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST3/ - Windows:
C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3\
- Mac AU:
- Restart your DAW and scan for new plugins
Basic Usage
- Insert DalEQ Core on any audio track
- Click on a band point to select it
- Drag horizontally to change frequency
- Drag vertically to change gain
- Scroll wheel to adjust Q (bandwidth)
Quick Reference
| Action | How |
|---|---|
| Select band | Click on band point |
| Move frequency | Drag left/right |
| Adjust gain | Drag up/down |
| Change Q | Mouse scroll wheel |
| Fine control | Alt + Drag |
| Lock axis | Shift + Drag |
| Reset band gain | Cmd + Double-click |
| Edit gain value | Double-click band |
| Edit frequency | Shift + Double-click |
| Edit Q value | Alt + Double-click |
Filter Types
Available Filters
| Type | Use For |
|---|---|
| Low Shelf | Bass boost/cut |
| High Shelf | Treble boost/cut |
| Bell | Surgical boosts/cuts |
| Low Cut | Remove rumble |
| High Cut | Remove hiss |
| Notch | Remove hum |
| Bandpass | Telephone effect |
| Tilt | Quick tonal balance |
| Allpass | Phase correction |
Slope Options (Low/High Cut)
6, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 72, 96 dB/oct
Phase Modes
Zero Latency (Default)
- 0 samples latency
- Natural analog-like phase response
- Best for: Tracking, live, real-time
Linear Phase
- Variable latency (depends on quality)
- Zero phase distortion
- Best for: Mastering, parallel processing
Toggle in the toolbar dropdown.
Analyzer & Metering
Spectrum Analyzer
- Show/Hide: Toggle button in toolbar
- Freeze: Press F to capture current spectrum
- Resolution: Press R to cycle (Normal → High → Very High)
- Speed: Adjustable decay rate in settings
- Tilt: Compensates for natural high frequency roll-off
Output Meter
- True Peak stereo metering (ITU-R BS.1770)
- Clip indicators turn red when clipping detected
- Click clip indicators to reset
Quick Tips
Keyboard Shortcuts
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| 1-8 | Select bands directly |
| Space | Toggle bypass |
| Cmd+Z | Undo |
| Cmd+Shift+Z | Redo |
| F | Freeze spectrum |
| R | Cycle resolution |
| [ / ] | Previous/Next preset |
| Tab | Next band |
| Delete | Disable current band |
Common Settings
| Goal | Filter | Frequency | Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vocal clarity | Bell | 3 kHz | +2-4 dB |
| Remove mud | Bell | 250-400 Hz | -2-4 dB |
| Add air | High Shelf | 10-12 kHz | +2-3 dB |
| Tighten bass | Low Cut | 30-80 Hz | - |
| De-harsh | Bell | 2-4 kHz | -2-3 dB |