Kuassa Efektor GQ3607 User manual

Thank you for choosing Kuassa products!
We encourage you to take the time to read this User Manual thoroughly
to ensure trouble free and proper operation of the software.
Whatever instruments you play, take control of your tone as fast as
possible! Kuassa GQ3607 Graphic Equalizer allows meticulous
equalization across seven carefully chosen points which is switchable
into three ranges of frequencies.
The tone sculpting tool for any source. Eliminate ringing frequency, or
amplify to cut through busy mix. Use it as a boost for solo guitars. Get
more thunderous low-end on your bass. Kuassa GQ3607 allows you to
apply quick EQ adjustments to enhance the tone while still offer intuitive
and straightforward controls.

System Requirements
Windows:
Windows XP or Later (32/64 bit)
Intel Pentium 4, or AMD Athlon XP or better (Core2 Duo, Athlon64, or
better is recommended) with 512MB minimum RAM
VST/VST3/AAX compatible host/sequencer
Macintosh:
Mac OSX 10.6 or later (32/64 bit)
Intel Pentium 4, or AMD Athlon XP or better (Core2 Duo or Athlon64
recommended) with 512MB minimum RAM
VST/VST3/AU/AAX compatible host/sequencer, Protools 10 or later
Key Features:
• Seven bands of carefully chosen frequency points.
• Three modes of frequency range.
• Output level control.
• Bypass switch button.

Mac OSX 10.6 or later
Note for MacOS X users: you must be logged in to a user account with administration privileges to run the installer.
For Mac installer(.pkg) format, double-click the installer and follow the instructions. The installer automatically poin to your
Mac’s default VST/VST3/AU/AAX plug-ins path (see below). Alternatively you can customize the installation target to
specific folder.
Here is the list of default folder installation path for each of our supported platforms in Mac OSX:
• Mac Audio Unit (EfektorGQ3607.component) : Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components
• Mac VST (EfektorGQ3607.vst) : Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST/Kuassa
• Mac VST3 (EfektorGQ3607.vst3) : Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST3
• Mac AAX (EfektorGQ3607.aaxplugin) : Library/Application Support/Avid/Audio/Plug-Ins
Windows XP or later
Note for Windows Vista, 7, or later: We recommend installation with Administrator rights using “Run as Administrator” for
both Kuassa Installer and Sequencer/Host installer.
For Windows Installer (.exe), double-click the installer and follow the instructions. The installer automatically point to your
system's default plugins path (see below). Alternatively you can point the installation target to specific folder. Most VST
host already have a “Plugins” or “VSTplugins” folder inside its installation directory, or you can point the host to read any
folder you choose.
Here is the list of default folder installation path for each of our supported platforms:
• Windows 32-bit VST (EfektorGQ3607.dll) : C:\Program Files\Steinberg (x86)\VstPlugins\Kuassa
• Windows 64-bit VST (EfektorGQ3607.dll) : C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\Kuassa
• Windows 32-bit VST3 (EfektorGQ3607.vst3) : C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\VST3
• Windows 64-bit VST3 (EfektorGQ3607.vst3) : C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3
• Windows 32-bit AAX (EfektorGQ3607.aaxplugin) : C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Avid\Audio\Plug-Ins
• Windows 64-bit AAX (EfektorGQ3607.aaxplugin) : C:\Program Files\Common Files\Avid\Audio\Plug-Ins
Installation

Uninstallation
Mac OSX 10.6 or later
To uninstall from OS X, simply delete the plug-in located on the Plug-ins folder, and delete other file resources located at:
/Users/[YourName]/Music/Audio Music Apps/Kuassa/*/*
Windows XP or Later
Use “Add/Remove programs” or “Programs and Features” from the Windows Control Panel. If EFEKTOR Plug-in(s) does not
listed, delete the .dll/.vst3/.aaxplugin file from your VST plug-in folder. And other EFEKTOR file resources at ~\Documents\Kuassa\*\*

[FILE] BUTTON: The Menu button contains several functions; preset management,
and shortcuts to the user manual and Kuassa website.
PRESET SELECTOR: Select from available Presets, press left-right buttons or select
from drop down menu.
A-B COMPARE: Compares two different settings of the effect.
COPY A to B: Copies settings from the “A” state to the “B” state, and vice versa.
FREQUENCY SLIDERS : Adjusts the amount of boost and cut to corresponding
frequency point.
LEVEL: Controls the overall output level of the effect.
MODE SWITCH : Select between three frequency ranges to adjust.
BYPASS: Turns the effect unit completely On or Bypass.
EFEKTOR LOGO: Click to show the About Box.
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Preset Management
EfektorGQ3607
• Win: ~\Documents\Kuassa\Presets\
Presets for EFEKTOR Plug-in(s) are located in the following folder :
• Mac: Users/[YourName]/Music/Audio Music Apps/Kuassa/Presets/
EfektorGQ3607
All presets inside these folders will be recognized by the plugin as individual presets,
you can also create a folder to group the preset(s). They will thus be shown on the
EFEKTOR Plug-in’s preset selector.
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To save a preset, set your
plugin to the desired
parameter settings, then
select:
• “Save Preset”: Overwrites
currently active preset.
• “Save Preset As”: Saves
current settings into a new
preset file (*.kgqp for GQ3607).
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Preset Management
When you create a new
preset using “Save Preset
As...”, make sure that you
have chosen the correct
preset folder as
aforementioned on point 1
above to make sure that it will
be recognized automatically
by EFEKTOR plug-ins.
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To add new additional preset
banks, create a new folder by
clicking “New Folder” button
and rename it.
Sub-folders are also
recognized to manage
presets into groups, useful to
manage additional preset
bank, or grouping presets
based by their use.
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