Waves eMo Q4 Equalizer

Waves eMo Q4 Equalizer - 4-Band Paragraphic Equalizer | Zero-Latency Touch EQ for Live Performance

The Waves eMo Q4 Equalizer is a 4-band paragraphic equalizer designed for the demanding environment of live mixing. On a stage where every second counts, you need a tool that is responsive, efficient, and sonically pure. The eMo Q4 was created for precisely this purpose, offering completely zero-latency processing to ensure your adjustments are heard in real-time without any annoying delay—crucial for maintaining sync between monitors and the main PA system. Its extremely low CPU consumption allows you to use it on multiple tracks, even in complex, large-scale mixes, without hesitation or fear of system crashes.

This equalizer is not just powerful; its workflow is tailor-made for live sound engineers. The eMo Q4 features a large, intuitive single-window interface where all parameters are visible at a glance, eliminating the need to dig through menus. With full multi-touch support, you can smoothly adjust frequency, gain, and Q on a touchscreen, just like using physical hardware. As a perfect companion to the Waves eMotion LV1 live mixing system, the eMo Q4 integrates seamlessly into its channel strip, providing a consistent and efficient workflow. Whether you need to make precise surgical corrections or broad tonal shaping, this live mixing EQ will become your most reliable sonic tool with its exceptionally transparent sound quality.

Key Advantages & Use Cases

Optimized for Live Performance
From its zero-latency audio processing to its extremely low CPU usage, every design detail of the eMo Q4 revolves around the stability and real-time demands of live performance. It ensures reliable and efficient performance at the most critical moments, making it an ideal choice for touring, fixed installations, and broadcast engineers.

Ultra-Fast Touch Workflow
All control parameters for the four bands (Gain, Frequency, Q) are consolidated on a single, clear interface. Combined with full multi-touch capabilities, this allows you to make adjustments quickly and intuitively on a touchscreen, significantly reducing reaction time and enabling you to solve problems the moment they arise.

Unparalleled Sonic Transparency
The eMo Q4 inherits Waves' renowned high-quality audio processing algorithms, delivering an extremely clean and transparent sound. It only adjusts the tone when you need it to, without adding any unwanted coloration to your signal chain, faithfully preserving the original character of instruments and vocals.

Seamless Integration with eMotion LV1
As one of the core components of the eMotion LV1 live mixing ecosystem, the eMo Q4 integrates perfectly into the LV1's channel strip, offering a native-level control experience. For LV1 users, this means a more unified, fluid, and efficient mixing workflow.

Technical Specifications (Tech Specs)

• Equalizer Type: Paragraphic Equalizer
• Number of Bands: 4 fully parametric adjustable bands
• Latency: 0 samples (Zero Latency)
• CPU Performance: Ultra-low CPU load, optimized for live multi-track applications
• Control Support: Full support for keyboard, mouse, and multi-touch screens
• Primary Applications: Live Sound, Broadcast, Studio Mixing
• System Integration: Integrates directly into the Waves eMotion LV1 mixer channel strip
• Plugin Format Support: VST, VST3, AU, AAX Native, AudioSuite
• Operating System Support (Mac): macOS 10.15 Catalina or newer (Apple Silicon supported)
• Operating System Support (Windows): Windows 10 64-bit or Windows 11