If you've ever pulled up a graphic EQ on your Behringer WING or X32, you might have noticed there are two different versions available: Graphic Equalizer with True Curve on the WING, or on the X32/M32 the GEQ and TruEQ.
They look almost identical. Same 31 bands. Same sliders. So what's the difference?
The short answer: what you see is not always what you get.
I just published a deep dive on this topic, and I want to share the key takeaway with you—because it can dramatically affect how your EQ adjustments actually sound.
The "Crowning Effect"
Here's what happens when you boost several adjacent bands on a standard Graphic EQ. I set up a mid-range boost: +6 dB at 500 Hz and 2 kHz, with +9 dB on the bands in between.
Slider positions for the mid boost test
Looking at those sliders, you'd expect a fairly flat shelf in the mids, topping out around 9 dB. Here's what actually happened:
Yellow = Standard Graphic EQ | Green = True Curve (TruEQ)
See that wavy yellow pattern? That's what I call the "crowning effect." Each slider's bandwidth overlaps with its neighbors, and when you boost multiple adjacent bands, those curves stack. The actual boost at 1 kHz is hitting closer to 15 dB instead of the 9 dB shown on the slider.
Now look at the green True Curve measurement—it's smooth and flat-topped, delivering exactly what the sliders suggest.
The difference: True Curve calculates the interaction between bands and compensates for it. Standard Graphic EQ behaves like traditional hardware and lets those bands stack.
Neither is "wrong"—they're just different tools. But if you want what-you-see-is-what-you-get, True Curve is the way to go.
🎉 End of the Year Sale
30% off all presets and courses—now through December 12th!
No coupon code needed for presets. Use code BLACKFRIDAY25 for courses.
Whether you've been eyeing the Behringer WING presets, the X32 Effects Presets, or want to level up with the X32 Fundamentals Course or Complete X-Air Course, now's the time.
A couple more deals I came across that I thought you'd want to know about:
🎛️ Behringer WING – $500 Off The WING is down to $2,999 at Sweetwater through December 1st. If you've been on the fence, this is one of the best prices I've seen. 👉 Check it out
🎁 Free Plugin: Waves Magma StressBox Waves is giving away Magma StressBox for free. It's a one-knob dynamics tool—turn right for aggressive compression with punch and urgency, turn left for expansion that tightens transients and shortens reverb tails. It runs at about 0.6ms latency, so it's usable for live work too. 👉 Grab it free
Until next time,
Drew
Whenever you're ready, there are three ways I can help you:
I created a range of Preset Library Downloads that will help your team get professional quality audio without the hassle of starting from scratch. Each product includes .pdfs with full documentation on how to use the preset and why each setting was made.
If you’re looking for a start-to-finish way to get mixing on the Behringer X32, join my X32 Fundamentals Course. In this 6 hour self-paced video course, I’ll guide you through the five fundamentals that will help you go from overwhelmed to confident when mixing on the X32.
For hands on help, schedule an Online Coaching Call with me, personally. Online sessions provide the flexibility to access personalized support while sitting in front of your own equipment and working in real time.