Marroquin Eq
Marroquin Eq
Marroquin Eq
MANNY MARROQUIN
EQ
User Guide
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 2 – CONTROLS.............................................................................................. 7
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The Manny Marroquin Signature Series consists of six plugins:
Manny Marroquin essentially has six go-to equalizers: Quad 8, Neve 1073, Motown, API
550, Avalon 2055 and SSL 9080 XL K. The idea behind the Manny Marroquin EQ plugin
was to recreate this personalized palette of frequency shapers. Since the cutoff for each
band comes from a different one of Manny’s units, it delivers interesting results that add
complexity, color and depth. Additionally, because each cutoff is from a different EQ,
moving between cutoffs results in minor inconsistencies between the various curves, as
well as slight gain changes. For instance, an increase of 4.5 dB on one band might be
4.9 on another.
HP is inspired by the high pass filter on Manny’s SSL 9080 XL K desk, ranging from 16
Hz to 750 Hz, continuously. The frequency anchors indicated around the control
represent HP cutoff points selected by Manny for quick access.
Band 1
For low bands, Manny usually uses one of two EQs : A Quad 8 or a Neve 1073. The 50
Hz, 140 Hz and 250 Hz cutoffs come from the Quad 8; 110 Hz and 220 Hz come from
Band 2
For low mid/mid band EQs, Manny’s Quad 8 and Motown take center stage. 250 Hz, 400
Hz and 1500 Hz are inspired by the Quad 8, while the 320 Hz and 800 Hz hail from the
Motown. Please note: The 250 Hz cutoff is identical to the one in Band 1; they overlap
so you can cut at 250 Hz while boosting a different low frequency.
Band 3
The mid/ high mid range is inspired by three different units: The Motown, the Neve 1073
and the API 550B. The 800 Hz and 5 kHz cutoffs are inspired by the Motown; 1.6 kHz
and 3.2 kHz by the 1073; and 8 kHz by the API 550B. Please note: The 800 Hz is
identical to the one in Band 2; they overlap so you can cut or boost at 800 Hz while
boosting/ cutting a different low mid/mid frequency in Band 2.
Band 4
Unlike the other bands, the high frequency range was inspired by only one unit, an
Avalon 2055. According to Manny, the high frequencies on this EQ are so silky that he
rarely uses anything else. Cutoff points range from 10 kHz to 25 kHz, which adds some
beautiful “air.” This band also has a shelf/bell selector.
LP is inspired by the low pass filter on Manny’s SSL 9080 XL K desk, ranging from 21
kHz to 1.8 kHz continuously. The frequency anchors indicated around the control
represent HP cutoff points selected by Manny for quick access.
“When I sit down to do a mix, and I’m looking to do some creative equalization, as
opposed to doing some ‘clean up,’ I always seem to end up reaching for the same
frequencies. That’s when I go for one of my six go-to equalizers, depending on the
frequency: SSL 9080 XL K for its high and low pass filters; Quad 8 or Neve 1073 for the
low end; Quad 8 or Motown for lows/low mids; Motown, 1073 and API 550B for
mids/high mids; and Avalon 2055 for its silky high end. Waves and I captured the best of
each of my favorite EQs – and put them together in one plugin.”
MannyM EQ – Mono
MannyM EQ – Stereo