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Introduction to HiBy MSEB

MSEB is a multi-dimensional audio tuning system developed by HiBy, based on the PEQ core. It focuses on auditory stylization, vocal/detail refinement, and dynamic & transient control, offering a closer "tuner-level" sound shaping than ordinary 10-band EQ.

Core Positioning and Principles​

  • Essence: A hearing-oriented parametric tuning engine, not just a simple EQ, but an integrated processing of multiple dimensions including tone warmth/coolness, vocal position, sibilance, transients, air sense, and bass texture.
  • Core: Based on PEQ (Parametric Equalization) and dynamic algorithms, supporting saving/loading custom MSEB presets.
  • Limitations: Does not support DSD / MQA output; only valid for PCM, with no sampling rate restrictions.

Complete Adjustable Parameters (Classified by Hearing Experience)​

1. Overall Temperature​

  • Function: Controls the overall warm/cool tendency of the audio tone
  • Options: Cool/Bright – more transparent high frequencies and enhanced resolution; Warm/Dark – thicker midrange, smoother bass, and more comfortable listening

2. Bass Extension​

  • Function: Adjusts the depth of bass extension
  • Options: Light, Deep – choose the degree of bass extension as needed

3. Bass Texture​

  • Function: Optimizes the auditory texture of bass to avoid muddiness or thinness
  • Options: Fast – tight and non-lingering bass; Thumpy – full and resilient bass

4. Note Thickness​

  • Function: Adjusts the fullness of audio notes, affecting the overall thickness of the sound
  • Options: Crisp – crisp and transparent notes for a clear texture; Thick – full and heavy notes for enhanced warmth

5. Voice​

  • Function: Controls the front/rear position of vocals in the overall audio
  • Options: Recessed/Crisp – vocals blend into background music; Forward/Radio Edit – prominent upfront vocals for clarity

6. Female overtones​

  • Function: Targeted optimization of female vocal timbre, solving harshness and sibilance issues
  • Options: Detoxed – reduces harsh sibilance and grain in female vocals; Intoxicating – enhances transparency and vividness of female vocals

7. Sibilance LF​

  • Function: Specifically controls sibilance in the low-frequency band, reducing dullness or harshness
  • Options: Soft and Crisp – adjust attenuation via slider to reduce low-frequency sibilance interference as needed

8. Sibilance HF​

  • Function: Specifically controls sibilance in the high-frequency band, solving harsh vocal/instrument high-frequency sibilance
  • Options: Soft and Crisp – adjust attenuation via slider to balance high-frequency resolution and harshness

9. Impulse Response​

  • Function: Controls the transient response speed of audio, affecting sound sharpness and musicality
  • Options: Slow/Musical – soft transients, strong musicality, suitable for vocals and pop; Fast/Hard – fast transients, high resolution, suitable for classical, electronic and other detail-demanding genres

10. Air​

  • Function: Adjusts spatial sense and high-frequency extension, improving transparency and openness
  • Options: Soft – natural and gentle spatial sense; Crisp – better high-frequency extension, wider spatial sense, clearer resolution

Differences from Ordinary EQ​

DimensionOrdinary 10-band EQMSEB
Adjustment LogicGain/attenuation at frequency pointsHearing dimensions (warmth/coolness, vocals, transients, air sense)
ProfessionalismBasic equalizationComprehensive tone + dynamics + spatial shaping
UsabilityRequires frequency knowledgeIntuitive sliders, what you see is what you hear
SavingSaves EQ curvesSaves complete MSEB style presets
Application SceneFrequency response correctionStyle shaping, vocal optimization, listening experience enhancement

Where to Find & How to Use​

HiBy Music (APP)​

  1. Open HiBy Music → Slide out the sidebar → MSEB
  2. Toggle on and drag sliders to adjust
  3. Save custom presets or load official/shared MSEB configurations

HiBy Player (Android)​

  1. Settings → Audio Settings → MSEB
  2. Toggle on and drag sliders to adjust
  3. Save custom presets or load official/shared MSEB configurations

Typical Usage Scenarios​

  • Vocal lovers:
    1. Maximize Forward/Radio Edit in Voice
    2. Maximize Intoxicating in Female overtones
    3. Lower Sibilance appropriately
  • Bass enthusiasts:
    1. Increase Bass Extension
    2. Set Bass Texture to Thumpy
  • Classical/Instrumental:
    1. Set Overall Temperature to Cool/Bright
    2. Set Impulse Response to Fast/Hard
    3. Set Air to Crisp
  • Pop & Easy Listening:
    1. Set Overall Temperature to Warm/Dark
    2. Set Impulse Response to Slow/Musical
    3. Moderate vocal level

Supported Devices​

  • HiBy Music App (iOS/Android)
  • HiBy Hardware Players (R3Pro II, R6Pro II, RS6 and all HiBy OS models)

Summary​

MSEB = HiBy's "sound style palette" With 10 hearing-oriented sliders, you can quickly tune your desired vocals, bass, warmth/coolness, transients and spatial sense – more intuitive and audiophile-grade than EQ.