The V560 is positioned around the fast, visual workflow of classic graphic EQs from the 60s and 70s.
Why It Matters
Four things that define the V560
Its identity is tied both to the 10-band layout and to the 500-series module format.
The design centers on a replica discrete circuit rather than a broad stylistic nod.
Very small moves are often enough to push a track into a better place.
Workflow Reference
Use it like a graphic contour tool, not like a four-knob parametric
Graphic EQ moves become easier to overdo because they are visually inviting. V560 works best when the ears decide first and the sliders confirm second.
- Fixed Frequency Bands A graphic EQ trades deep band flexibility for speed and immediate visual feedback.
- Small Slider Moves Matter On this kind of EQ, little pushes often read bigger than they look.
- Contour Versus Correction Use it either to shape the whole impression quickly or to ease a known buildup, but avoid random smile curves by habit.
Quick Start
How to start without turning it into a smiley-face exercise
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Begin with very small slider moves and listen in context before adding more.
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Decide whether you are contouring the whole sound or taming a specific area; graphic EQ gets messy fast when the goal is unclear.
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If you are using a pair for stereo work, match the moves carefully rather than assuming the visual positions are close enough.
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Reset to flat regularly while learning the unit so your ear does not normalize an over-EQ’d result.
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Document the final contour if it becomes part of a repeatable live, mix, or playback chain.
Start simple, listen in context, and save only the settings you would actually want to recall.
Working Uses
Where owners usually find it useful first
Useful when the source needs an immediate broad shape more than a fully surgical parametric move.
Graphic formats are often easiest when adjusting the overall balance of a chain or playback path.
A little gain can be enough to make the track feel more finished.
A practical module when speed matters more than maximum filter flexibility.
Working Notes
Notes that usually make a graphic EQ more trustworthy in real work
Graphic EQ decisions stay clearer when you return to neutral regularly instead of building every move on the last one.
A row of sliders can look convincing long before the sound actually improves.
The fastest success is often broad shape and balance rather than turning the graphic into pseudo-parametric surgery.
Small slider moves often preserve the musical picture better than dramatic curves.
What matters later is often the overall contour idea, not only each individual slider position.
If the EQ is louder, it will seem better too quickly. Keep the comparison honest.
Specs
Key Specs
Frequency Range
22Hz - 20kHz
SNR
-93.094 dBV
Bands
31Hz, 63Hz, 125Hz, 250Hz, 500Hz, 1kHz, 2kHz, 4kHz, 8kHz, 16kHz
Boost / Cut
12dB boost/cut on each band
Harmonic Distortion
0.032% across 20Hz - 20kHz
Shipping Dimensions
3.8'' (9.5 cm) x 10.9'' (27.5 cm) x 2.6'' (6.5 cm)
Shipping Weight
1.6lbs (0.75kg)
Last Updated
07/08/2025
Owner FAQ
Questions that usually come up once the sliders start moving
Graphic vs Parametric When is a graphic EQ the better choice than a parametric EQ?
When you want faster contour moves and clear visual feedback. For surgical frequency placement and adjustable Q, parametric EQ is still the better tool.
Use the right style of EQ for the actual job instead of treating them as interchangeable.
Move Size Why does a small move sound like a big move?
Because adjacent graphic bands overlap and because graphic EQ invites you to stack multiple changes quickly. Small moves are usually the safer start.
This is one of the easiest ways to over-EQ without meaning to.
Stereo Should I mirror every slider exactly when using a stereo pair?
If the goal is matched stereo shaping, yes. If left and right need different treatment, confirm the image problem is real before splitting them.
Graphic EQ can drift out of stereo balance faster than it first appears.
Workflow How do I avoid over-EQing with a graphic module?
Return to flat often and check the result in context. Graphic EQ can look deceptively modest while sounding much bigger than expected.
Visual confidence is not the same as musical necessity.
Use Case What kind of move is V560 especially good at first?
Broad contour and fast system or track shaping. It makes most sense when the answer should be immediate, not deeply surgical.
A little can go a long way here.
Support What if a new unit is not behaving correctly right out of the box?
Internal owner support notes already mention serial number plus exact failure symptoms as the fastest way to resolve a real hardware issue.
Differentiate obvious hardware failure from simply disliking the current slider contour.
Recall What should I document on a graphic EQ if I want a reliable return later?
Capture the overall contour idea, any problem bands that were the real target, and whether the move was corrective or tonal.
A slider photo helps, but the listening intention is what makes it usable later.
Downloads & Resources
Keep the key files and working tools in one place
Open the matching setup sheet workspace or download the blank setup sheet for handwritten recall.
Keep a dedicated quick start PDF here once the shorter guide is ready for release.
WIP: Dedicated quick start guide pending.
Use Quick Start SectionUse this page for first-session workflow, quick specs, and owner FAQ while the session is live.
Open the downloadable manual when you need a formal control reference or an offline copy outside the guide.
Open PDFUse the support page when the issue moves beyond normal workflow and starts looking like routing, power, noise, current draw, phantom, or service.
Open SupportService
What to have ready before you reach out
Channel Context
If using two modules, note whether the fault appears on one side or both.
Slider Context
List the approximate bands that were being boosted or cut when the behavior was noticed.
System Context
Mention whether the module was used on an individual track, a stereo pair, or a wider playback chain.