ABSTRACT
This chapter explores the spectral tools in Soundtrack Pro. ‘Spectral’ refers to the tools that affect the audio spectrum. Modern equalizers are used as surgical tools to either drastically change the audio or to accomplish subtle clean-ups and improve the sound. The chapter covers the basics of how an equalizer works and the typical ways of using them. The equalizers in Soundtrack Pro are called parametric equalizers. They have a variety of parameters that can be tweaked to control the available bands. The channel equalizer and the linear phase equalizer use the same interface and both have a built-in analyzer. This is an invaluable tool especially for those who may be working in a non-ideal listening environment. SubBass is a subharmonic synthesizer. It takes sound, analyzes it, and then creates additional low frequencies that match the original. SubBass is a great tool to use to beef up explosion sounds and other loud sound effects.
