I used to EQ the shit out of my tracks like this. These days I just chose/design/choose octaves and notes so I don’t need as much EQ. I feel like it leaves tracks sounding lifeless. Not saying my mixes are the best but I get in more trouble the more EQ I use.
When I get a new laptop if no one in my family needs my old one I’d consider getting that controller to use U-He Repro in standalone. It is my favorite VST of all time. And like @Koldunya I’ll probably never own a DSI Pro 5 and certainly not a vintage one.
Heh, EQ to me is for carving when you missed bits earlier in what you’re doing e.g. cutoff in synth sound design or for overall picture. Worthwhile for making sure tracks don’t leak elsewhere but if you’re overdoing it then to my mind you’re not paying attention earlier in your process. Not saying I get it right, just saying that’s how I approach it. I’d really rather do it at source than later on if I can.
I got ya 100% Learning to think about frequencies while composing was probably the most massive game changer in this electronic music adventure for me.
As you, not trying to sound arrogant, but I imagine its a bit like writing an orchestral piece. There is no EQ so you have to think when and what all the instruments are playing to make it work.
Neither have I. I’ve been furiously building and rearranging. I took a break to see family for lunch and went back to it. desk is built, now for more building…
I actually look at this desk and think I don’t want to spoil or crowd it out. ITB with some MIDI controllers sounds good. But I’m also massively mentally drained and the thought of wiring is a huge nope right now lol