All About Harmonic EQ with the Cranborne Audio Carnaby HE2 🤓
Long & McQuade welcomes Cranborne Audio co-founder Sean Karpowicz for a SUPER in-depth conversation and deep dive into the Carnaby HE2 Harmonic Equalizer. Fasten your seatbelt as we go WAY under the hood to explore what makes this EQ so different from a traditional equalizer, and discover how its unique approach to harmonic processing can shape your sound in some truly remarkable ways.
The Carnaby HE2 builds on the innovative HarmonicEQ technology first introduced in the Carnaby 500. Instead of simply boosting or cutting frequencies like a conventional EQ, it uses harmonic saturation to reshape your audio in a musical, analog-inspired way. Throughout this interview and hands-on demonstration, Sean explains the thinking behind the design, the different operating modes, and how the HE2 can add character, depth, and punch to everything from individual tracks to full mixes and masters.
00:00 Intro
00:38 Introduction & Carnaby HE2 Overview
06:47 Modes - Dual Mono, Stereo & Mid-Side Overview
15:02 Hands-On HE2 Control Panel Overview
22:55 Studio Mastering Demo – Rock, Singer-Songwriter & Dance
23:33 Software Controls & Basic Preset Functions
25:09 Dual Mono Mode (Rock Master)
26:38 Stereo Mode (Rock Master)
29:05 Mid-Side Demo (Singer-Songwriter Master)
36:23 Stereo Demo (Dance Master)
37:49 Preset Saving Overview
38:24 Wrap-Up & Outro
Product Link: 👉 Carnaby HE2 2-Channel Harmonic EQ: https://www.long-mcquade.com/368270/
Other Products Used in Video: 👉 Universal Audio Apollo Twin Duo https://www.long-mcquade.com/25358/
