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{{ednote|'''Peter 7Mar15:''' -1 for the gaudy yellow background.  
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*'''Peter 08Mar15:''' I removed the yellow highlighting on the links, Connie does not ask for this and we don't do this with links anywhere else. I added display text to replace the explicit links.
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{{Intro|'''This page serves as a library of additional EQ curves''' that can be used in the [https://manual.audacityteam.org/help/manual/man/equalization.html Equalization] effect in [https://web.audacityteam.org/download current Audacity].|
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* '''Gale 08Mar15:''' I can see why the gaudy background was added - the download link is in a random place in each section, making it hard to find. How about adding a bullet point for the download link at the top of each section? I tried that with one of the curve files.
 
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**'''Peter -8Mar15:''' looked good so I adopted the same for the "A-Weighted Curve"
 
 
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{{DISPLAYTITLE:EQ curves download}}
 
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{{Intro|'''This page serves as a library of additional EQ curves''' that can be used in the [http://manual.audacityteam.org/help/manual/man/equalization.html Equalization] effect in [http://web.audacityteam.org/download current Audacity].|}}
 
  
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== No ability to add curves to Audacity 2.3.3==
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In Audacity 2.3.3 we split the old '''Equalization''' effect into two new effects '''Filter Curve EQ''' and '''Graphic EQ'''].  It was not possible in 2.3.3 to import EQ curves as we transitioned to the two new effects.
  
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== Adding the Curves to current Audacity ==
 
  
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# Left-clicking the "Download" link for a curve should download the file in almost all web browsers. If this only displays the curve values in the browser, right-click the download link and select "Save Link As...", Save As..." or some similar "Save" or "Download" command.  
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==Adding the Curves to Audacity 2.4.0==
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# Save the file to any location on your computer. The best location to save to is inside Audacity's folder for application data as follows:
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In Audacity 2.4.0 we added the ability to import EQ curves for either of the two new EQ effects by using the {{button|Manage}} button in the effects.
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#*  '''Windows Vista and later:''' Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\Audacity\
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#*  '''Windows XP:''' Documents and Settings\<username>\Application Data\Audacity
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It is important to note that 2.4.4 requires the format for the imported files to be TXT text files and not XML files, as we used in earlier versions of Audacity with the superseded Equalization effect and as links are provided for on this page.
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#*  '''OS X:''' ~/Library/Application Support/audacity/
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#*  '''Linux:''' ~/.audacity-data/ . 
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To facilitate this we have added a special Tool to Audacity: [https://manual.audacityteam.org/man/eq_xml_to_txt_converter.html '''EQ XML to TXT Converter'''] which will convert any XML EQ curve files that you have into the required TXT format for 2.4.0.  This Tool is shipped with Audacity but is not enabled by default.  You will need to go to the [https://manual.audacityteam.org/man/manage_effects_generators_and_analyzers.html Plug-in Manager] where it will be listed in the '''New''' section.
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# Select some audio and choose {{menu|Effect > Equalization}}.
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# Choose "Save/Manage Curves...".
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===Adding the curves===
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# Choose "Import...", select the .xml file you downloaded, then "Open" ''(if you did not save the file to the above location, you'll need to navigate to the correct location first).
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#Go to [https://manual.audacityteam.org/man/manage_effects_generators_and_analyzers.html Plug-in Manager] and enable '''EQ XML to TXT Converter'''
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# Click "OK".  <br> 
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#Convert your XML file to a TXT file for use in either '''Filter Curve EQ''' effect or '''Graphic EQ''' effect ''(you will need to specify which you require.)''
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{{advice|In order to see Audacity's application data folder on Windows, OS X 10.7 or later or GNU/Linux, you must show hidden files and folders or type the folder location into your file manager's address bar.<p>
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#In '''Filter Curve EQ''' or '''Graphic EQ" click the {{button|Manage}} button
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* '''Windows:''' In the tree on the left of Explorer, double-click "Users" then double-click your username, then on the right, double-click the AppData or Application Data folder and navigate through that. If necessary, show hidden files and folders on [http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/how-to-see-hidden-files-in-windows/#winxp Windows XP] or [http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/show-hidden-files-and-folders-in-windows-vista/ later Windows] or type '''%appdata%\audacity''' or '''shell:appdata\audacity''' into the Explorer address bar then press ENTER on your keyboard.</p><p>
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#From the dropdown menu {{menu|Import...}}
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* '''Mac OS X 10.7 or later:''' Open Finder, use the "Go" menu, choose "Go to Folder" and type '''~/Library/Application Support/audacity/''', or set Finder to [http://osxdaily.com/2011/07/22/access-user-library-folder-in-os-x-lion/ show your User Library folder].</p>}}
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#select your TXT file and click on {{button|Open}}
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Your curve will then be imported and will be ready for use.
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{{tip|You may wish to add the curve as a User Preset so that you can readily recall and reuse it later in Audacity, without having to Import it again.<p>To do this you can use the {{menu|Save Preset}} menu item from the {{button|Manage}} button in the effect dialog.</p> }}
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== Available Curves ==
 
== Available Curves ==
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=== Audacity Default Curves===
 
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If you are looking for these because you have no curves at all, right-click over the following link [https://raw.githubusercontent.com/audacity/audacity/master/presets/EQDefaultCurves.xml Audacity default curves] and save to the folder location described [[#add|above]].
 
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If you just want a copy of the defaults, rename this download or you will overwrite any other curves that you currently have.
 
  
 
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===[[78rpm playback curves#EQ Curves Library|EQ Curves for old recordings]]===
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A number of specialised curves for old recordings can be downloaded from the [[78rpm playback curves#EQ Curves Library|<span title="Playback equalization for 78 rpm shellacs and early 33⅓ LPs">EQ Curves Library</span>]] section of our [[78rpm playback curves|<span title="Playback equalization for 78 rpm shellacs and early 33⅓ LPs">Playback equalization for 78 rpm shellacs and early 33⅓ LPs</span>]] page. That page also offers tables listing dozens of disc labels with their "turnover bass" and "treble roll-off" values. EQ Curves for Audacity can be generated from those values using the instructions for [[78rpm playback curves#78_rpm_EQ_Curve_Generator|<span title="Playback equalization for 78 rpm shellacs and early 33⅓ LPs">EQ Curve Generator</span>]] on that page.
  
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===EQ Curves for old recordings===
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A number of specialised curves for old recordings can be downloaded from the [[78rpm playback curves#EQ Curves Library|<span title="Playback equalization for 78 rpm shellacs and early 33⅓ LPs">EQ Curves Library</span>]] section of our [[78rpm playback curves|<span title="Playback equalization for 78 rpm shellacs and early 33⅓ LPs">Playback equalization for 78 rpm shellacs and early 33⅓ LPs</span>]] page. That page also offers tables listing dozens of disc labels with their "turnover bass" and "treble rolloff" values. EQ Curves for Audacity can be generated from those values using the instructions for [[78rpm playback curves#78_rpm_EQ_Curve_Generator|<span title="Playback equalization for 78 rpm shellacs and early 33⅓ LPs">EQ Curve Generator</span>]] on that page.
 
  
 
===A-Weighted Curve===
 
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A-weighting is a commonly used curve defined in the International standard IEC 61672:2003. It was originally developed for measuring low level noise in audio equipment.
 
A-weighting is a commonly used curve defined in the International standard IEC 61672:2003. It was originally developed for measuring low level noise in audio equipment.
  
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===Other Curves proposed on the Forum===
 
  
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Browse all the posts in the complete Forum topic [http://forum.audacityteam.org/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=33824 Submit your EQ Curves] for some other curves for consideration.
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===Other user suggestions made by email===
 
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* '''Gale:''' Curve(s) to compensate for non-flat frequency response in microphones. I suspect impractical, for reasons such as [http://www.superlux.us/frequency_response.html these].
 
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== Creating new Curves ==
 
== Creating new Curves ==
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All files should be XML that is readable by the "Save/Manage curves..." dialog in Equalization.
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Curve files can be most easily be created by drawing EQ curves in '''Filter Curve EQ''', then choose {{menu|Save Preset...}} from the {{button|Manage}} button.
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* The first line of the .xml file must be '''<equalizationeffect>''' and the last line of the file must be '''</equalizationeffect>'''.
 
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* Each curve must have a first line in the form '''<curve name="''name of curve''">''' and a last line '''</curve>'''.  
 
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Similarly slider settings can be saved in '''Graphic EQ'''.
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Files should not contain a curve called "unnamed" , but if they do it's not a disaster.
 
  
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Files can be most easily be created by drawing EQ curves in Equalization, then choose "Save/Manage curves..." in Equalization and use the "Export..." button.
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==Exporting your curves==
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== Saving Curves on this page ==  
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You may wish to export your curves for use on other computers that you use, or to share with other users.
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# Log in or request a Wiki account [[Special:UserLogin|here]].
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To do this make the curve active and then use {{menu|Export...}} from the {{button|Manage}} button in the EQ effect dialog
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{{codelist|<nowiki>* Download [[Media:A-weighting.xml‎|A-Weighted Curve]]</nowiki>}}</ul>
 
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:which then looks like this on the page:
 
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:*Download [[Media:A-weighting.xml‎|A-Weighted Curve]] .</ul>
 

Latest revision as of 13:21, 16 May 2020

This page serves as a library of additional EQ curves that can be used in the Equalization effect in current Audacity.

No ability to add curves to Audacity 2.3.3

In Audacity 2.3.3 we split the old Equalization effect into two new effects Filter Curve EQ and Graphic EQ]. It was not possible in 2.3.3 to import EQ curves as we transitioned to the two new effects.


Adding the Curves to Audacity 2.4.0

In Audacity 2.4.0 we added the ability to import EQ curves for either of the two new EQ effects by using the Manage button in the effects.

It is important to note that 2.4.4 requires the format for the imported files to be TXT text files and not XML files, as we used in earlier versions of Audacity with the superseded Equalization effect and as links are provided for on this page.

To facilitate this we have added a special Tool to Audacity: EQ XML to TXT Converter which will convert any XML EQ curve files that you have into the required TXT format for 2.4.0. This Tool is shipped with Audacity but is not enabled by default. You will need to go to the Plug-in Manager where it will be listed in the New section.

Adding the curves

  1. Go to Plug-in Manager and enable EQ XML to TXT Converter
  2. Convert your XML file to a TXT file for use in either Filter Curve EQ effect or Graphic EQ effect (you will need to specify which you require.)
  3. In Filter Curve EQ or Graphic EQ" click the Manage button
  4. From the dropdown menu Import...
  5. select your TXT file and click on Open

Your curve will then be imported and will be ready for use.

Bulb icon You may wish to add the curve as a User Preset so that you can readily recall and reuse it later in Audacity, without having to Import it again.

To do this you can use the Save Preset menu item from the Manage button in the effect dialog.


Available Curves

EQ Curves for old recordings

A number of specialised curves for old recordings can be downloaded from the EQ Curves Library section of our Playback equalization for 78 rpm shellacs and early 33⅓ LPs page. That page also offers tables listing dozens of disc labels with their "turnover bass" and "treble roll-off" values. EQ Curves for Audacity can be generated from those values using the instructions for EQ Curve Generator on that page.

A-Weighted Curve

A-weighting is a commonly used curve defined in the International standard IEC 61672:2003. It was originally developed for measuring low level noise in audio equipment.


Creating new Curves

Curve files can be most easily be created by drawing EQ curves in Filter Curve EQ, then choose Save Preset... from the Manage button.

Similarly slider settings can be saved in Graphic EQ.


Exporting your curves

You may wish to export your curves for use on other computers that you use, or to share with other users.

To do this make the curve active and then use Export... from the Manage button in the EQ effect dialog

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