although you can cut and boost up to 12 db's of frequency with the L3 I would say its use is more as a wide and multiband limiter rather than a eq.

I don't think I would use it just for Eq.

there are many Eq's for directx/vst out there and I've tested most of them it depends the type of sound you're after

then try
algorithmix, they are rated very highly
waves linear are also particulary good

ones i tried and liked
JMS hi resoution Eq
URS eq bundle
Steinberg Q metric ( an oldy but a goody)

ones i tried and didn't like
Sonalksis
PSP Master Q
Timeworks
Tritone
TC works
voxengo curve
of course that just my opinion im sure there are other people that would say the opposite its really personal choice and what you want

cheers
Alex

The only one that's ever floored me was UAD's Precision EQ.

Massive Mastering wrote: The only one that's ever floored me was UAD's Precision EQ.

although i've not tried that one myself cause you need the hardware card, i've heard good things about that one (i know you like it John)

:D

I downloaded the JMS hi precision eq for direct X. It sounds great. ONLY $75!!!!
Thanks for the advice.

Check out the Algorithmix Red or Orange EQ VST plugs, too.

You can try out the demo online at: http://www.algorithmix.com

I could not find where I can try the Algorithmix eq demos on line. Can you get me a direct link? THANKS.

I Googled and came up with

http://www.algorithmix.com/en/pro_products.htm

Click on the one you want, then find "demo" in the upper right menu

I own Orange and NoiseFree-- I could NOT live without them!

They are coming out with Blue, which adds a little more color (naturally).

People with firstclass outboard gear (like Allan Silverman at ARF) have declared the stuff to be the sonic equal of outboard gear. No little thing!

Rich

What is the difference between the red and orange eq? from Algorithmix?
THANKS in advance.

The difference is basically the implementation and types of filters:

http://www.algorithmix.com/en/peq1_red-vs-orange.htm

I have only tried the Red, but was absolutely astounded at how natural it sounded. Very very transparent, much moreso than the waves lp.

I love the UAD precision eq and pultec but I am definately hooked and saving up for the algorithmix. Maybe use it for the surgical stuff and the UAD eqs for touches of color.