Enieqma - User Manual (En)
Enieqma - User Manual (En)
Enieqma - User Manual (En)
Contents
1 Overview Page 1 ‐ 3
2 Preset System 4
3 Parametric EQ mode 5‐7
4 Simple EQ mode 7‐ 8
5 Pulteq EQ mode 8
6 Combo (dual EQ) Modes 9 ‐ 10
7 Prototypes 11
8 Limiter and Stereo Expander 12 ‐ 13
9 Channel Modes 13 ‐ 14
10 Master Volume and Input Level Trim 15
11 Routing Configurations 16
12 Doing A/B Comparisons 17
13 Globals Settings 18 ‐ 19
14 Resetting the Pedal 20
15 Firmware Update 20
Introduction
Enieqma is a multipurpose equalizer that packs a 5‐band full parametric EQ, a ‘simple EQ class’ featuring 7
classic tone stacks, and a 3‐band midrange equalizer that emulates the Pultec Midrange EQ processor.
Enieqma offers unprecedented equalization capabilities in a pedal format.
Versatility
Enieqma’s EQ engine can be harnessed not only for general purpose tone shaping, but also for realizing
specific tonal effects such as guitar/bass speaker frequency responses, telephone, old radios, wah pedals,
etc. To help users get up to speed and quickly tap into the power of Enieqma, we have provided an on‐
board extensive library of ready‐to‐use prototype EQs that covers everything from simple lowpass/highpass
filters to elaborate cabsim filters.
Ease of use
Equalization, specially with a parametric EQ, can at times be a daunting task. All those power and capabili‐
ties would go to waste without an effective and user friendly interface. With Enieqma we’ve gone all out to
provide intuitive interfaces and make sure that everything that the pedal offers can be quickly accessed,
with no deep menus or dependency to computer apps!
1. Overview
OVERVIEW
This diagram below shows a simplified overall structure of the processing blocks inside the Enieqma.
optional optional
Stereo Expander and Limiters are optional and can be disabled (default). These two processing ele‐
ments can be configured in the Options menu.
The EQ, the Limiter, and the Booster have 2 channels: channel L and channel R. The two channels can
be configured as Linked (their parameter settings are identical) or as Independent (they can have dif‐
ferent parameter settings). Very flexible routing configurations allow Enieqma to be used as a true ste‐
reo EQ or as a mono EQ in a pre‐post equalization setup (see chapter 11 ‐ Routing Configurations).
Booster provides up to +15dB of clean boost. The booster is independent of the EQ, i.e it can be acti‐
vated even when the EQ is off. The state of the booster is also saved as part of a preset. Therefore you
can use the booster as a stand alone booster effect, or as part of the preset system.
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Controls (common functions)
standard TS
TRS for 2 channel input
Tip = Left channel L output
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MIDI
You can use any standard MIDI controller ca‐
pable of sending Program Change (PC), Control
Change (CC) messages to remotely change pre‐
sets or to control other functions or parame‐
ters in Enieqma. The MIDI input accepts Type‐
A TRS‐to‐DIN5 pin mapping:
SHIELD
DIN5 ( male )
‐ looking into the cable
TIP
current sink
Use the diagram above as your reference when ordering or making your own cable.
Consult the “Midi Implementation Chart” document for PC/CC implementation details.
OVERVIEW
Aux Switches
An external switch box can be used to access
various functions of Enieqma remotely. Single‐
button, dual‐button, or triple‐button switch
boxes can be used. You can assign various
functions such as, Patch Up, Patch Down, Fa‐
vorite Preset, etc, to these switches. Aux
switch configuration is done in the Options
menu.
T R S
TRS cable & plug 3‐Button
switchbox
T R S Switches requirement:
TRS cable & plug 2‐Button
‐ Normally‐Opened,
switchbox
‐ Momentary
T S
TS cable & plug 1‐Button
switchbox
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2. Preset System
Up to 64 presets can be saved and recalled using the onboard footswitches, an external switchbox, or MIDI.
The presets are arranged as a simple linear list: preset 1 to preset 64. The pedal ships with the first twelve
preset locations programmed with factory presets. Users can overwrite these with their own presets if so
they wish.
HOLD
Saving a preset
1. Press and hold knob MODE/TYPE and knob GAIN,
Release when the screen displays the preset save
menu.
HOLD
Caling a preset
1. Press and hold the EQ footswitch.
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2. Preset System
Up to 64 presets can be saved and recalled using the onboard footswitches, an external switchbox, or MIDI.
The presets are arranged as a simple linear list: preset 1 to preset 64. The pedal ships with the first twelve
preset locations programmed with factory presets. Users can overwrite these with their own presets if so
they wish.
HOLD
Saving a preset
1. Press and hold knob MODE/TYPE and knob GAIN,
Release when the screen displays the preset save
menu.
Options
Preset location # Preset limit
Preset Title editor
HOLD
Caling a preset
1. Press and hold the EQ (left‐side) footswitch.
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3. Parametric EQ Mode
The Parametric EQ mode is a 5‐band full‐parametric EQ. Each band has adjustable Gain, Q, Frequency, and
Filter Type.
GAIN ‐15dB to +15 dB
FILTER TYPE ‐ press and turn Q 0.1 to 8.0
FREQ 30 Hz to 16KHz.
MASTER VOLUME
‐9 dB to +9dB
cates the state of the band. At any given time, the Gain, Q, and Frequency knobs control a single band. The
band that ‘owns’ the control is the ‘focus band’. The breathing white LED tells you which band is currently
the focus band.
To switch focus to another band: tap once on the touch button that belongs to the target band. A band
must already be active to be able to get the focus.
Parametric EQ Types.
Each band can be configured to be one of 5 filter types:
Lowpass : cuts the high frequency band, while passing the low frequencies intact.
Q = 0.5 Q = 1.5
Low Q values gives a more ‘relaxed’ EQ curve, as Q is increased the curve becomes ‘tighter’, and as it’s in‐
creased further resonance starts to appear near the center frequency.
For this particular filter type the GAIN parameter is not used, the passband of the filter will stay at 0dB.
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Parametric EQ Types.
Highpass : cuts the low frequency band, while passing the high frequencies intact.
Q = 0.5 Q = 1.5
Low Shelving : cuts or boost the low frequency band. Center frequency, Q, and Gain are adjustable.
Boost Boost
PARAEQ
Cut Cut
Q = 0.7 Q = 0.4
High Shelving : cuts or boost the high frequency band. Center frequency, Q, and Gain are adjustable.
Boost Boost
Cut Cut
Q = 0.7 Q = 0.4
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Parametric EQ Types.
Bell : cuts or boost a specific frequency band. Center frequency, Q, and Gain are adjustable.
Boost Boost
PARAEQ
Cut Cut
Q = 1.0 Q = 1.8
4. Simple EQ Mode
The Simple EQ mode consists of a class of EQs that are simpler and more straightforward than the Para‐
metric EQ. For this EQ class we have selected 7 types that we think are representative and can cover wide
ranging use cases. In general, the Simple EQ mode is great for broad strokes tone shaping that doesn’t re‐
quire precision.
In this mode, the knobs are labeled
FILTER TYPE ‐ press and turn BASS, MIDS, and TREBLE, however
the actual functions depends on the
selected filter type.
MASTER VOLUME
‐9 dB to +9dB
SIMPLEQ
Simple EQ Types.
This mode can be configured to be one of 7 filter types:
Tonestack “F” : tone control of Fender* amps with Bass, Mids, and Treble controls.
Tonestack “M”: tone control of Marshall* amps with Bass, Mids, and Treble Control.
Tonestack “V” : tone control of Vox* amps with Bass and Treble control. The classic Vox amps
doesn’t use a Mids control, but we added one for enhanced flexibility.
Bass & Treble : Baxandall type tone control with low‐shelving and high‐shelving filters.
Controls: ‐ BASS
‐ FREQ : sets the center frequency.
‐ TREBLE
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Simple EQ Types (continued…)
Wah : Recreation of a typical wah pedal frequency response.
Controls: ‐ LOWS : turn this up for more low frequency energy (body).
‐ Q : turn this up for sharper resonance (more squeaky).
‐ FREQ : sets the resonance center frequency (400 Hz to 2200 Hz).
Tips: ‐ This filter type can be used as it is to get the half‐cocked wah pedal tone,
but even better, you can use an expression pedal + midi controller to sweep
SIMPLEQ
5. Pulteq EQ Mode
The Pulteq EQ mode is an emulation of the classic Pultec* MEQ‐5 Midrange EQ processor. In essence, it is a
3‐band parametric EQ, with frequency ranges restricted to the midrange (200 Hz to 7 KHz) area.
The Pulteq EQ mode consists of 3 bands:
PEAK‐LO
Turn : sets the Gain
DIP
PEAK‐HI Twist: sets the Frequency
MASTER VOLUME
‐9 dB to +9dB
Since the frequency is adjusted in steps and Q is fixed, you don’t get the full flexibility of a parametric EQ,
however this can be a good thing, the frequencies seem to have been selected carefully and you can
quickly obtain great tones with few knobs twiddling!
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6. Combo (dual EQ) Modes
In addition to the three primary modes, we take the liberty to throw in two extra modes which are
combinations of the primary modes. These two dual‐EQ modes are:
Simple EQ Parametric EQ
Pulteq EQ Parametric EQ
Combining two different EQ modes is a powerful concept that allows users to construct more elaborate
tone shapers while benefitting from the best aspects of the individual modes.
Simple EQ + Parametric EQ
In this mode, the Simple EQ (with filter types of your choice) and the Parametric EQ are both active. This
configuration adds a layer of simplicity to the Parametric EQ mode. Assuming a time where a desired set‐
DUAL EQ MODES
tings with Parametric EQ is achieved, layering it with Simple EQ would provide a way to make small or
broad adjustments to the existing EQ, with the Simple EQ parameters, rather than directly tweaking the set
Parametric EQ which contains more “moving parts”. Looking at it inversely, at the time where a desired
settings with Simple EQ is achieved, a Parametric EQ on top of it would provide an ability to fine‐tune the
Simple EQ, if the user so desires.
Pultec EQ + Parametric EQ
In this mode, the Pulteq EQ and the Parametric EQ are both active. With the understanding that the Pulteq
EQ works like a 3‐band parametric EQ (with some constraints), this combo can then be seen as an 8‐band
Parametric EQ with 3 bands concentrated in the midrange frequencies. You can do A LOT with this! Here’s
a practical example highlighting the usefulness of such a combo: at the time where the desired settings
with Pulteq EQ is achieved, except perhaps some roll off on either side of the bands, for example, an added
layer of Parametric EQ could provide extra filters to further fine‐tune the desired sounds.
+ = Displayed
If you feel the need to check the EQ curve of each mode in isolation you can do so by temporarily
switching the EQ mode to the mode in question.
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Dual EQ modes controls
At any given time when using the dual‐EQ modes, one of the two modes has possession of the parameter
knobs control. We provide a simple way to allow users to go back and forth editing the individual EQ mode.
For example, when the [SIMPLEQ + PARAEQ] mode is active...
Simple EQ Parametric EQ
Simple EQ Parametric EQ
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7. Prototypes
1. Scope
Factory presets are ‘system‐wide’ settings, which include EQ, booster, limiter, stereo expander, channel
mode settings, etc. Prototypes only concerns strictly on the EQ settings.
2. Permanence
Factory presets may be rewritten with user presets. Prototypes are locked and not user‐editable (however,
once loaded into the EQ engines users can freely modify it).
At the time this user manual is written, the prototypes library consists of 44 settings for
PROTOTYPES
ParaEQ mode, 12 settings for SimplEQ mode, and 12 settings for PultEQ mode. The library
may be expanded in the future through firmware updates.
‐ Turn to scroll though the list. Tap the button to cancel and
‐ Tap to confirm the selection. exit the Options menu.
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8. Limiter
The limiter is an optional processing element that you can use to
Options catch any peaks or transients from your signal and regulate them to
Limiter a specified level, this keeps the output signal from clipping, which
may occur with high EQ gain settings.
Parameters:
Input Gain: sets the input gain (0dB to +9dB) of the signal coming into the limiter. If you don’t need
any volume increase this control should be left at 0dB.
Threshold : controls the threshold level at which the limiter action sets in. Higher threshold level
results in less limiting, and lower threshold level result in more limiting.
Attack : determines how fast the limiter respond to incoming peaks/transients. Lower value
gives a tight and fast limiting action, while higher value will let some transients to pass
through. This control allows some tradeoff between peaks control and dynamics preserv‐
ation.
LIMITER & STEREO EXPANDER
Stereo Expander
Algorithms:
Short Delay: a short delay (0 to 20 ms) is applied to the Right channel signal.
Dimensional Expansion: applies a ’dimensional chorus’ type processing to create a 3D‐like sound field.
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(OFF) ‐ not applicable.
(Short Delay) ‐ sets the delay (0 to 20 miiseconds).
(Dimensional Expansion) ‐ sets the expansion depth (0 to 100%).
Another occasion where the use of stereo expander would be inappropriate is when routing
is set to Dual‐Mono, and the two EQ channels are used in a pre‐post equalization setup (see
chapter 11, page 16).
Changes made to the Limiter and Stereo Expander settings are automatically saved to the current
preset.
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9. Channel Modes
Options
EQ‐L Limiter‐L Boost‐L
Channel Mode (EQ)
Channel Mode (Boost)
Channel Mode (Limiter) EQ‐R Limiter‐R Boost‐R
The two channels of EQ, limiter, and booster can be configured as Linked (their parameter settings are
identical) or as Independent (they can have different parameter settings).
LR
CHANNEL MODES
To switch the channel focus to channel‐L: hold the left most touch button for about 2 seconds.
To switch the channel focus to channel‐R: hold the right most touch button for about 2 seconds.
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Copy and Swap
When working with two independent EQ channels, there may be times you want to copy the parameter
settings of the EQ in one channel to the EQ in other channel, or maybe swap the settings between the two
CHANNEL MODES
Master volume control (‐9dB to +9dB) is useful to set the overall output volume, to compensate for
changes in volume level due to EQ processing. Each EQ mode has its own volume control, this makes it
easy to maintain consistent volume level across different modes.
The master volume control is an integral part of the EQ engines, therefore it also comprises 2 channels:
Volume‐L and Volume‐R.
Master Volume and Input Level Trim
Input Level Trim (0dB to –15dB) is also provided to allow users to dial down the input signal level to pre‐
vent output signal clipping which could occur with extreme EQ gain settings. The input level trim is config‐
ured in the Options menu:
Options
Input Level trim
It is recommended to leave Input Level trim setting at 0dB, and only set it to lower values
if you are getting clipping in the output signals.
Changes made to the Input Level Trim settings are automatically saved to the current preset.
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11. Routing Configurations
Globals
Routing Mono In / Stereo Out
Dual Mono (Stereo In / Stereo Out)
Stereo In / Mono Out
ENIEQMA
In EQ‐L Limiter‐L Boost‐L
In‐L Out‐L Pedal to be EQ‐ed
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12. Doing A/B Comparisons
There are two types of A/B comparisons in Enieqma.
4. You can now tap on the BOOST footswitch to toggle between the EQ‐L settings, and EQ‐R settings. The
sound that you hear on both output channels are either the EQ‐L sound or the EQ‐R sound. The screen
will highlight which EQ channel is currently being solo‐ed.
Doing A/B Comparisons
When you’re done, you can exit the L/R comparison scene by pressing the VOLUME/BOOST knob button.
1. Choose an EQ mode, say the Simple EQ: Bass & Treble type.
2. Set one parameter, say the Bass, to a certain value, say 25.
3. Hold down the Bass knob for about 2 seconds, release the hold when “VALUE LATCHED!” appears on
the screen.
4. Now adjust the Bass to some other values, say 75.
5. At this point, you can toggle the Bass parameter between 25 and 75 by tapping on the Bass knob
button.
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13. Globals Settings
HOLD
If at any moment you wish to exit the menu without saving any changes you can do so by holding down
the MODE/TYPE knon button again for about 2 seconds.
Globals
Routing Mono In / Stereo Out
Dual Mono (Stereo In / Stereo Out)
Stereo In / Mono Out
This self‐imposed restriction is not applicable when calling a preset via MIDI.
PC messages will be able to call any preset number regardless of this setting.
Power‐up Preset Last‐used preset : Last‐used preset is the default preset on power up.
Favorite preset : Favorite preset is the default preset on power up.
When you assign an aux switch to the ‘favorite’ function (see below), you can
quickly call a favorite patch of your choosing by pressing that aux switch.
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Globals
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14. Resetting the Pedal
Resetting the pedal will revert the parameters or configurations to factory default settings. There are 2
types of resets which can be performed independently: Factory Reset and Global Settings Reset.
Factory Reset
Factory Reset reverts all the presets back to factory settings. This operation will overwrite all user presets,
but will not affect the saved global settings.
Step 1: Begin with the pedal powered down.
RESETTING
Step 2: Power up the pedal. While the lights are still blinking, press and hold down the EQ footswitch.
Release when the display reads “FACTORY RESET”.
Step 3: Press the EQ footswitch to confirm, or the BOOST footswitch to cancel.
Before you begin the update, make sure you have the latest version of the EnieqLab editor software in‐
stalled in your computer, and download the latest firmware for the Enieqma pedal on our website.
Tips: It’s recommended to first back up your presets before starting the update. The EnieqLab software has
FIRMWAER UPDATE
Update Procedure:
Step 1: Begin with the pedal powered down.
Step 2: Power up the pedal. While the lights are still blinking, press and hold down both footswitches
Release when the display reads “FIRMWARE UPDATE”.
Step 3: Connect the pedal to your computer via USB and start the EnieqLab software.
Step 4: Click the ‘Load Firmware File’ button, browse to the location where you placed the
downloaded firmware file, and select it.
When the update is complete the pedal will automatically restart and will be ready for use.
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Specifications :
Input impedance : 1 Meg Ohm.
Output impedance : 500 Ohm.
Max input level : +7.23 dBV = 9.45 dBu = 2.3 V RMS = 6.5 Vpp.
(EQ set to ‘flat’ curve, input level is set to 0dB, and Boost is OFF)
Max Boost level : +15dB.
Specifications
Input jack : 1/4” TRS (Tip: Left channel, Ring: Right channel).
Output jack : 1/4” TS.
MIDI In/Thru jacks : 1/8” TRS (Type A).
Key Features :
2 channel EQ + Boost.
The two processing channels can be linked or configured/run independently.
3 EQ engines (Parametric EQ, Simple EQ, and Pultec Midrange EQ emulation) with the ability to stack
Feature List
Visit the product page at our website for more demo videos, sound clips, FAQs, and updates.
Email : info@gfisystem.com
Web : www.gfisystem.com
GFI System
Jakarta, Indonesia.
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