Selig ColoringEQ In The Shop!

[Ottostrom]

People don't talk about it because it's everyone's secret weapon.

I like this explanation!

[Ottostrom]

Well, it hasn’t been out nearly as long so it probably hasn’t sold as much. It’s pointless to speculate. It’s not important to me how much a device has sold and I don’t use the ratings system as an indication of sales. It’s cool if you do! People should try and then decide if it’s worth it to them to buy.

It's definitely true that time would also play a big factor in this number. And don't get me wrong, I would never let the number of units sold affect my own judgment if it's worth it.
What I'm concerned about is that I know the ColoringEQ was in development for a long time and that's not cheap.

[TritoneAddiction]

My thoughts on why ColoringEQ isn't more talked about. I can only speak for myself of course, but for me simplicity wins. I want something quick and easy, nothing more. Especially for something so fundamental as EQ.
Having more options than I need will just become clutter to my eyes. That's why I personally prefer GQ-7 over Seligs Coloring EQ. Also GQ-7 just looks better/cleaner. Yes superficial I know, but this matters to me, especially since EQ is something I reach for all the time.
The saturation from ColoringEQ is very nice but still I prefer the exciter from Ozone for that. Yes I have compared them to each other.

Not trying to downplay ColoringEQs greatness here, just bringing my own personal perspective on the topic. So to sum it up GQ-7 probably suites dumbasses like me better who just want to move on quickly and get the job done, while ColoringEQ is for those that want to go into details and explore alternative ways. At least that's how I see it.

[friday]

I bought it on blackfriday, and so far it sounds good, and has a interesting approach. As sayed before by others, I also was very positively surprised how good the saguration sounds.

What i found out on the negative side and really need to find a solution for, it is not possible to automate the tune in a line i need to paint every singele step? Hope that there is a workaround with CV or in a combinator.

[selig]

I bought it on blackfriday, and so far it sounds good, and has a interesting approach. As sayed before by others, I also was very positively surprised how good the saguration sounds.

What i found out on the negative side and really need to find a solution for, it is not possible to automate the tune in a line i need to paint every singele step? Hope that there is a workaround with CV or in a combinator.

Automating the Tune slider is stepped because the slider is stepped. But the CV input is smooth and can handle audio rate modulation. One quick way to get smoother automation (and not have steps in the automation editor) is to use a Combinator and automate the Rotary in the combinator.

You can also use a CV signal - I often have a Pulsar LFO hooked to various CV inputs for filter sweeps, comb filter chorus/flanging, etc. Or you can hook a Selig Gain (or Thor Rotary) up to the CV Tune input of any band (or the master) to be able to draw automation in the time line with no steps. Lots of options!

[selig]

My thoughts on why ColoringEQ isn't more talked about. I can only speak for myself of course, but for me simplicity wins. I want something quick and easy, nothing more. Especially for something so fundamental as EQ...

I LOVE the SSL EQ, and use it often. What I wanted to build with the ColoringEQ was a specific alternative to the SSL. That is to say, an EQ that did things the SSL could not do - because otherwise, I'll use the SSL. I love the GQ7, but it's too close to being like the SSL to warrant using it over the SSL IMO. That was my motivation, FWIW - whether or not anyone thinks I hit that target is another story…

One idea I have for an update (to simplify things) is a "full screen" mode, where all you see is a giant graphical interface, with modifier keys to access additional functions (modifier keys were not an option in the custom display with the SDK we used to build the ColoringEQ).

[friday]

Thanks for your inputs about the stepped automation of tune!

One idea I have for an update (to simplify things) is a "full screen" mode, where all you see is a giant graphical interface...

This sounds like a great idea.

[PhillipOrdonez]

My thoughts on why ColoringEQ isn't more talked about. I can only speak for myself of course, but for me simplicity wins. I want something quick and easy, nothing more. Especially for something so fundamental as EQ...

I LOVE the SSL EQ, and use it often. What I wanted to build with the ColoringEQ was a specific alternative to the SSL. That is to say, an EQ that did things the SSL could not do - because otherwise, I'll use the SSL. I love the GQ7, but it's too close to being like the SSL to warrant using it over the SSL IMO. That was my motivation, FWIW - whether or not anyone thinks I hit that target is another story…

One idea I have for an update (to simplify things) is a "full screen" mode, where all you see is a giant graphical interface, with modifier keys to access additional functions (modifier keys were not an option in the custom display with the SDK we used to build the ColoringEQ).

Looking forward to this!

[aeox]

I LOVE the SSL EQ, and use it often. What I wanted to build with the ColoringEQ was a specific alternative to the SSL. That is to say, an EQ that did things the SSL could not do - because otherwise, I'll use the SSL. I love the GQ7, but it's too close to being like the SSL to warrant using it over the SSL IMO. That was my motivation, FWIW - whether or not anyone thinks I hit that target is another story…

One idea I have for an update (to simplify things) is a "full screen" mode, where all you see is a giant graphical interface, with modifier keys to access additional functions (modifier keys were not an option in the custom display with the SDK we used to build the ColoringEQ).

Looking forward to this!

[raveled]

One idea I have for an update (to simplify things) is a "full screen" mode, where all you see is a giant graphical interface, with modifier keys to access additional functions (modifier keys were not an option in the custom display with the SDK we used to build the ColoringEQ).

Yes! Would be a great update to an already great RE.

[Voyager]

One idea I have for an update (to simplify things) is a "full screen" mode, where all you see is a giant graphical interface, with modifier keys to access additional functions (modifier keys were not an option in the custom display with the SDK we used to build the ColoringEQ).

I indeed miss a full screen mode, is that idea been abandoned ?