Sound quality can be improved using third-party equalizers. Application Equalizer APO supports a large number of filters, very low latency and VST plugins. Has a partially modular GUI and only low CPU loads.
This article will tell you how to use Equalizer APO. The application has an incomprehensible interface, but it is difficult to call it user-friendly. The Peace GUI shell for Equalizer APO is installed on top. The classic version with English localization, the modification is already in Russian.
Installation process of Equalizer APO 1.2.1
In the middle, you will be asked to select the audio devices on which Equalizer APO will be installed. After selecting these devices, the installation will proceed as usual, and at the end you will need to reboot your computer. Of course, you can then correct them, add, change, and so on.
Amplifier, Equalizer plus Plugin VST
Three configuration tabs have been added to the main screen. You can delete all of them to create new tabs for yourself. In the subsection Preamplification adjust the gain by scrolling the wheel. Plus setting the equalizer sliders Graphic EQ: 15-band, 30-band or variable.
| Available configurations: (button a plus) |
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| Control | Include (Include config file) Device (Device selection) Channel (Channel selection) Stage (Selecting the processing stage) |
| Basic filters | Preamp (Preamplifier) Delay (Delay) Copy (Copying between channels) |
| Parametric filters | Peaking filter (Peak) Low-pass filter (Low frequencies) High-pass filter (High frequencies) Band-pass filter (Strip) Low-shelf filter (Bottom shelf) High-shelf filter (High shelf) Notch filter (Rejector) All-pass filter (All-terrain) |
| Graphic EQ | 15-band graphic equalizers 30-band graphic equalizers graphic equalizers with variable bands |
| Advanced filters | Convolution (roll) Loudness correction (Volume correction) |
| Plugins | VST plugin |
Peace Shell – Peter’s Equalizer APO
Peter’s Equalizer APO extension, or Peace for short, is a graphical interface for Equalizer APO. It allows you to configure most of the parameters visually. Before installing, you must have Equalizer APO, then select Simple or Full interface.
The process of using Peter’s Equalizer APO has been simplified considerably. Configure the equalizer yourself or select a saved configuration. Now the Classic profile is selected, and accordingly its levels. You can also set the preamplification.
Plus an effects panel that can be accessed by selecting Effects or from the context menu in the tray. It’s simple: hold down the left mouse button on the rotating handle, drag up or down. There is no point in describing each one, there is a Russian localization.
Conclusion
Equalizer APO is a graphic equalizer that uses Audio Processing Object technology. It works in conjunction with the corresponding system effects infrastructure. Allows you to apply filters, can work with multiple channels, supports VST plugins.
The Peace modification (Peter’s Equalizer APO) simplifies the process of use. Everything that can be done here can be done in the original. True, you will have to work hard, trial and error. With its help, you can normalize the soundtracks of films or highlight steps in shooters.
