Hi, I am interested in programming my own EQ in Max. I want it to be on par with standard EQs like EQ8 from Ableton.

 My question is: Will a naive approach using Max' objects like filterdesign, cascade~ and biquad~ achieve the same quality and efficiency like vst solutions?

 In what manner would gen or rnbo be suitable to write an EQ? Would I gain only efficiency or quality too (I heard that biquad may not be the best filter algo, but i am no expert)? How would I avoid cramping in high frequencies?

Hi, I am interested in programming my own EQ in Max. I want it to be on par with standard EQs like EQ8 from Ableton.

 My question is: Will...

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This series of tutorials could be a good starting point: 

https://cycling74.com/tutorials/demystifying-digital-filters-part-1

Hi LSKA, it's been a while but thanks for the tip! I already knew this but never had the time to dive in it. Maybe now is the time :)

max already has 64 bit audio. you might want to add x2 or x4 oversampling, which is not much work at all. then there is nothing left which could be better somewhere else.

in the "EQ" field poles and zeroes (biquad) is an option, but FIR exist on equal terms, at least for some designs.

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