A classic parametric equalizer has multiple bands chosen by center frequency and Q, which allows the engineer to employ an acoustical approach to mixing and mastering, as opposed to an audiological approach more fitting to graphic EQ.  As most “multiband dynamics” and “dynamic EQ” processors employ a graphic architecture, they are intuitive mainly for the terminal phase of a production.

This presentation addresses the direct integration of a parametric filter into a classic dynamics processor, the tradeoffs between parametric and graphic cores in dynamics, and the applicability of dynamic parametric EQ in mixing and mastering for both music and sound for film.

ABOUT THE PRESENTERS

DUANE WISE

Duane Wise has developed software for scientific and signal processing applications for over forty years.  He earned a BA at the University of Colorado in 1982 and an MS at The Johns Hopkins University in 1990.  He is currently researching algorithms for digital audio signal processing and developing digital audio systems and educational materials for a diverse clientele.  He is also the founder and president of Wholegrain Digital Systems LLC, a developer of audio signal processing applications.  He is a member of the Audio Engineering Society, Cinema Audio Society, NARAS, and Phi Beta Kappa.

ANTHONY RODRIGUEZ, Walk Sound Studio

Anthony Rodriguez is a composer, mixing engineer, and sound designer specializing in Dolby Atmos immersive audio.  As the founder of Walk Sound Studio, he provides scoring and audio post-production services for film, television, and modern music productions.  His notable credits include Love Is Blind (Netflix, Season 7), Juegos De Mentiras (Telemundo), The Idaho College Murders (Discovery+), and numerous Dolby Atmos music releases.  In 2024, he was nominated for Best Soundtrack at the Hollywood Independent Music Awards.  With over 50 Dolby Atmos productions to his name, Anthony continues to push the boundaries of immersive sound in music and media.

THOR LEGVOLD, Sonovo Mastering AS

Thor Legvold holds a Psy.D. from the University of Bergen, Norway, and has a background in auditory perception and audio quality in music.  He established Sonovo Mastering in 2003 to deliver high quality audio for music, film, and television; and to mentor and guide female audio engineers into the industry.  Thor later expanded into multichannel music production, sound for picture, and post-production.  His film credits include the award-winning documentary “Humanity Stoked.”  He has been a champion of surround and immersive music formats since 2006, incorporating immersive audio formats including Auro-3D, Sony 360RA and Dolby Atmos.  Thor serves as a member of the AES LA ExCom, is a voting Grammy member, and recently published a chapter in Mastering in Music (Focal Press, 2020) about surround and immersive formats, co-authored with Darcy Proper.