style: add additional comments in user_eq.example.json for enhanced user guidance

(for f>100)  g_N = sqrt(2)^(log(200/f_N)/log(2))*g_5" (math formula for white noise to pink-oise gain curve)

for f<100  g_N virtualbase takes over and the white-to-pink filter needs to be overridden

.gitignore

@@ -3,3 +3,12 @@
 
 # Local user_eq override consumed by apply.sh (copy from user_eq.example.json)
 /user_eq.json
+
+# Generated baked single-stage FIR files & simple graph
+/15_1/baked-*.wav
+/baked-*.wav
+/graph_simple.json
+
+# Python bytecode cache
+*.pyc
+__pycache__/

README.md

@@ -1,14 +1,11 @@
-# MacBook Pro 15,1 — Custom Speaker DSP Graph
+# MacBook Pro 15,1 — Warm, Natural Audio DSP for t2linux
 
-[![t2linux](https://img.shields.io/badge/Platform-t2linux-blue.svg)](https://wiki.t2linux.org/)
-[![Asahi Audio Ecosystem](https://img.shields.io/badge/Ecosystem-Asahi%20Audio-orange.svg)](https://github.com/AsahiLinux/asahi-audio)
-[![PipeWire](https://img.shields.io/badge/Audio-PipeWire%20%2F%20WirePlumber-red.svg)](https://pipewire.org/)
-[![Target Hardware](https://img.shields.io/badge/Hardware-MacBook%20Pro%2015%2C1-black.svg)]()
+[![GitHub Repository](https://img.shields.io/badge/Repository-GitHub-181717.svg?logo=github)](https://github.com/mynameisdeleted/mbp15-1-audio-dsp) [![Fairfax Media Git](https://img.shields.io/badge/Repository-Fairfax%20Media-003366.svg)](https://git.fairfaxmedia.net/t2linux/mbp15-1-audio-dsp.git) [![t2linux](https://img.shields.io/badge/Platform-t2linux-blue.svg)](https://wiki.t2linux.org/) [![Asahi Audio Ecosystem](https://img.shields.io/badge/Ecosystem-Asahi%20Audio-orange.svg)](https://github.com/AsahiLinux/asahi-audio) [![PipeWire](https://img.shields.io/badge/Audio-PipeWire%20%2F%20WirePlumber-red.svg)](https://pipewire.org/) [![Target Hardware](https://img.shields.io/badge/Hardware-MacBook%20Pro%2015%2C1-black.svg)]()
 
-A high-performance PipeWire `filter-chain` audio DSP graph for the built-in speakers of the **MacBook Pro 15,1** (2018/2019 Intel T2) running Linux (`t2linux`).
+A custom PipeWire `filter-chain` DSP graph engineered to deliver warm, natural audio to **t2linux** on the **MacBook Pro 15,1** (2018/2019 Intel T2)—aimed at matching or beating macOS (OS X) audio quality both subjectively and objectively.
 
 > [!NOTE]
-> **Not a kernel driver.** This graph connects to WirePlumber's hidden `alsa_output.platform-sound.RawSpeakers` sink, delivering Apple-grade warm voicing, multiband dynamic control, driver crossover, FIR correction, and hard driver safety backstops.
+> **Architecture:** This is **not a kernel driver**. The Linux T2 kernel/ALSA stack exposes raw speaker PCM. WirePlumber hides the raw device and splices this graph in front of it (`alsa_output.platform-sound.RawSpeakers`), executing warm voicing EQ, psychoacoustic sub-bass, 8-band dynamic control, driver crossover, FIR correction, and hard driver protection limiters.
 
 ---
 
@@ -16,19 +13,19 @@ A high-performance PipeWire `filter-chain` audio DSP graph for the built-in spea
 
 Upstream graphs (`asahi-audio` / `t2-apple-audio-dsp`) target a measurement-flat response that can sound thin, treble-heavy, and distort at high volumes due to missing driver limiters.
 
-| Issue in Upstream | Solution in This Graph | Result |
+| Upstream Limitation | Solution in This Graph | Real-World Result |
 |---|---|---|
-| **Thin / Cold Sound** | +3 dB/octave equal-energy warm voicing curve | Rich, warm, balanced audio at all volumes |
-| **Distortion at High Volume** | Post-FIR driver limiters (`wlim` & `tlim`) | Clean output at 100% volume without amp clipping |
-| **Woofer Over-Excursion** | 60 Hz high-pass + 8-band multiband compressor | Cone doesn't bottom out on heavy bass beats |
-| **No Deep Sub-Bass** | Psychoacoustic sub-bass (`virtualbass` via Bankstown) | Extended perceived low-end without physical strain |
-| **Fixed EQ** | Isolated 8-band `user_eq` preference node | Custom tone presets that survive git updates |
+| ❄️ **Thin / Cold Sound** | Equal-energy warm voicing curve (+3 dB/octave tilt) | Rich, full, balanced audio across all genres |
+| 💥 **Distortion at High Volume** | Post-FIR driver limiters (`wlim` @ -2dB, `tlim` @ -1dB) | Crystal clean output at 100% volume with zero amp clipping |
+| 🔊 **Woofer Over-Excursion** | 60 Hz high-pass + 8-band multiband compressor | Woofers don't bottom out or rattle on heavy bass beats |
+| 🔇 **No Deep Sub-Bass** | Psychoacoustic sub-bass (`virtualbass` via Bankstown) | Extended perceived low-end without physical cone strain |
+| 🎚️ **Fixed / Rigid EQ** | Isolated 8-band `user_eq` preference node | Custom tone presets that survive git updates |
 
 ---
 
 ## 🎛️ Signal Processing Chain
 
-The signal flows through tone controls, dynamic management, ISO-226 loudness tracking, FIR driver correction, and physical driver protection limiters:
+Audio flows through tone controls, dynamic management, ISO-226 equal loudness tracking, FIR driver correction, and physical driver protection limiters:
 
 ```mermaid
 flowchart TD
@@ -80,40 +77,40 @@ flowchart TD
 ## 🚀 Quick Start
 
 ### 1. Install Dependencies
-Installs required LSP & SWH plugins via your distro package manager (`dnf`, `pacman`, `apt`, `zypper`) and builds Bankstown from source:
+Installs required LSP & SWH plugins via your package manager (`dnf`, `pacman`, `apt`, `zypper`) and builds Bankstown from source:
 ```bash
 ./install-deps.sh
 ```
 
 ### 2. Apply Graph
-Preflights FIR paths and plugin URIs, builds the effective graph, copies it to WirePlumber, and reloads:
+Preflights FIR paths and plugin URIs, merges user EQ overrides, copies the configuration to WirePlumber, and reloads:
 ```bash
 ./apply.sh
 ```
 
 > [!TIP]
-> Ensure the **"MacBook Pro 15,1 DSP Speakers"** sink is selected in your desktop sound settings.
+> Ensure **"MacBook Pro 15,1 DSP Speakers"** is selected as the default output in your desktop sound settings.
 
 ---
 
 ## 🎚️ Sound Profiles & User EQ
 
-Customize tone settings without modifying calibrated internal DSP stages. `user_eq` sits at the front of the chain, meaning even aggressive boosts are safely governed by the multiband compressor and limiters.
+Customize tone settings without touching calibrated internal DSP nodes. `user_eq` sits at the front of the chain, so even aggressive boosts are safely governed by downstream multiband limiters.
 
-### Quick Preset Application
+### Quick Preset Setup
 
-1. Copy the example override file:
+1. **Create your override file:**
    ```bash
    cp user_eq.example.json user_eq.json
    ```
-2. Edit `user_eq.json` with desired linear gain values (`g_0` through `g_7`) and apply:
+2. **Edit `user_eq.json`** with your preferred gain multipliers (`g_0` to `g_7`) and apply:
    ```bash
    ./apply.sh
    ```
 
-### Recommended Presets
+### Recommended Tone Presets
 
-| Preset | 70 Hz (`g_0`) | 110 Hz (`g_1`) | 220 Hz (`g_2`) | 450 Hz (`g_3`) | 1 kHz (`g_4`) | 2.5 kHz (`g_5`) | 6 kHz (`g_6`) | 10 kHz (`g_7`) |
+| Profile | 70 Hz (`g_0`) | 110 Hz (`g_1`) | 220 Hz (`g_2`) | 450 Hz (`g_3`) | 1 kHz (`g_4`) | 2.5 kHz (`g_5`) | 6 kHz (`g_6`) | 10 kHz (`g_7`) |
 |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | **Reference (Flat)** | `1.00` | `1.00` | `1.00` | `1.00` | `1.00` | `1.00` | `1.00` | `1.00` |
 | **Rock / Pop** | `1.00` | `1.26` | `1.00` | `0.94` | `1.00` | `1.12` | `1.19` | `1.12` |
@@ -123,25 +120,30 @@ Customize tone settings without modifying calibrated internal DSP stages. `user_
 | **Movie (Action / Bass)** | `1.41` | `1.12` | `1.00` | `1.00` | `1.00` | `1.06` | `1.12` | `1.12` |
 | **Late-Night (Low Level)** | `0.63` | `0.79` | `1.00` | `1.00` | `1.06` | `1.12` | `1.00` | `0.94` |
 
-*(Linear values: `1.0` = 0 dB, `1.41` ≈ +3 dB, `0.71` ≈ -3 dB)*
+*(Note: Gain values are linear multipliers: `1.0` = 0 dB, `1.41` ≈ +3 dB boost, `0.71` ≈ -3 dB cut)*
 
 ---
 
-## 🛠️ Quick Tuning Reference
+## 🛠️ Fine-Tuning Guide
 
-If your physical hardware unit needs custom dynamic tuning:
+If your specific physical unit requires custom acoustic tuning:
 
-* **Woofer Ceiling:** Edit `wlim.control.limit` in `graph.json` (Default: `-2` dB. Lower to `-3` / `-4` dB for stricter mechanical limiting).
-* **Overall Bass Punch:** Adjust `equalizer.control` (`g_1` through `g_5`).
-* **Sub-Bass Harmonics:** Adjust `virtualbass.control.amt` (Default: `1.0`).
+* **Woofer Ceiling:** Edit `wlim.control.limit` in `graph.json` (Default: `-2` dB. Lower to `-3` / `-4` dB for stricter mechanical protection).
+* **Bass Drive:** Adjust `equalizer.control` (`g_1` through `g_5`).
+* **Sub-Bass Synthesis:** Adjust `virtualbass.control.amt` (Default: `1.0`).
 
 ---
 
-## 📚 Documentation Index
+## 📚 Documentation & Repository Links
 
-* 📖 **[INSTALL.md](INSTALL.md)** — Comprehensive installation guide, system prerequisites, package manager details, and troubleshooting.
-* 🎓 **[README.advanced.md](README.advanced.md)** — Complete electroacoustic design rationale, magnitude-vs-power analysis, gain staging equations, issue tracebacks, and exhaustive parameter tables.
-* 📊 **[mb-compressor-params.md](mb-compressor-params.md)** — Port-by-port reference for the 8-band LSP multiband compressor.
+### 🔗 Repositories & Mirrors
+* 🐙 **GitHub Repository:** [github.com/mynameisdeleted/mbp15-1-audio-dsp](https://github.com/mynameisdeleted/mbp15-1-audio-dsp)
+* 🏢 **Fairfax Media Git Server:** [git.fairfaxmedia.net/t2linux/mbp15-1-audio-dsp](https://git.fairfaxmedia.net/t2linux/mbp15-1-audio-dsp.git)
+
+### 📖 Guides & Deep Dives
+* 📖 **[INSTALL.md](INSTALL.md)** — Full prerequisites, manual plugin build steps, package manager lookup, and troubleshooting.
+* 🎓 **[README.advanced.md](README.advanced.md)** — Comprehensive electroacoustic design rationale, magnitude-vs-power physics, gain staging equations, issue tracebacks, and complete parameter reference.
+* 📊 **[mb-compressor-params.md](mb-compressor-params.md)** — Detailed parameter guide for the 8-band LSP multiband compressor.
 
 ---
 

apply.sh

@@ -19,19 +19,33 @@ MERGED="$HOME/.audiograph.json"
 GRAPH_DST="/usr/share/t2-linux-audio/15_1/graph.json"
 
 FORCE=0
-case "${1:-}" in -f|--force|--no-check) FORCE=1 ;; esac
+SIMPLE=0
+HOT=0
+for arg in "${@:-}"; do
+    case "$arg" in
+        -f|--force|--no-check) FORCE=1 ;;
+        -b|--bake|--simple) SIMPLE=1 ;;
+        -h|--hot|--soft) HOT=1 ;;
+    esac
+done
 
 have() { command -v "$1" >/dev/null 2>&1; }
 die()  { echo "Error: $*" >&2; exit 1; }
 
-# 0 = valid, 1 = invalid, 2 = no validator available
-json_ok() {
-    if   have python3; then python3 -m json.tool "$1" >/dev/null 2>&1
-    elif have jq;      then jq -e . "$1" >/dev/null 2>&1
-    else return 2; fi
-}
+if [ "$SIMPLE" -eq 1 ]; then
+    echo "==> Baking static DSP stages into single-stage FIR files..."
+    python3 "$SCRIPT_DIR/bake-graph.py" || die "bake-graph.py failed"
+    GRAPH_SRC="$SCRIPT_DIR/graph_simple.json"
+    echo "==> Installing baked FIR files -> /usr/share/t2-linux-audio/15_1/"
+    sudo cp "$SCRIPT_DIR/15_1/baked-"*.wav "/usr/share/t2-linux-audio/15_1/" || die "Failed to copy baked FIR files"
+fi
 
-[ -f "$GRAPH_SRC" ] || die "$GRAPH_SRC not found"
+# --- json validation helper -------------------------------------------
+json_ok() {
+    have python3 && { python3 -c 'import json, sys; json.load(open(sys.argv[1]))' "$1" 2>/dev/null && return 0; return 1; }
+    have jq      && { jq . "$1" >/dev/null 2>&1 && return 0; return 1; }
+    return 2  # cannot check
+}
 
 json_ok "$GRAPH_SRC"; rc=$?
 [ "$rc" -eq 1 ] && die "graph.json is not valid JSON"
@@ -39,18 +53,21 @@ json_ok "$GRAPH_SRC"; rc=$?
 [ "$rc" -eq 0 ] && echo "ok: graph.json is valid JSON"
 
 # --- build the effective graph -> ~/.audiograph.json --------------------
-if [ -f "$OVERRIDE" ]; then
+if [ "$SIMPLE" -eq 1 ]; then
+    cp "$GRAPH_SRC" "$MERGED"
+    echo "ok: baked single-stage graph_simple.json -> $MERGED"
+elif [ -f "$OVERRIDE" ]; then
     have jq || die "$OVERRIDE exists but jq is not installed"
     jq -e . "$OVERRIDE" >/dev/null 2>&1 || die "$OVERRIDE is not valid JSON"
     jq -e 'any(.["filter.graph"].nodes[]; .name == "user_eq")' "$GRAPH_SRC" >/dev/null \
-        || die "graph.json has no node named user_eq to override"
+        || die "$GRAPH_SRC has no node named user_eq to override"
     jq --slurpfile ov "$OVERRIDE" \
        '(.["filter.graph"].nodes[] | select(.name == "user_eq") | .control) = $ov[0]' \
        "$GRAPH_SRC" > "$MERGED" || die "jq merge failed"
     echo "ok: merged user_eq.json -> $MERGED"
 else
     cp "$GRAPH_SRC" "$MERGED"
-    echo "ok: no user_eq.json - graph.json as-is -> $MERGED"
+    echo "ok: no user_eq.json - graph as-is -> $MERGED"
 fi
 
 json_ok "$MERGED"; rc=$?
@@ -59,39 +76,113 @@ json_ok "$MERGED"; rc=$?
 # --- preflight (against the merged graph) ------------------------------
 if [ "$FORCE" -eq 0 ]; then
     [ -d "$(dirname "$GRAPH_DST")" ] || die \
-"$(dirname "$GRAPH_DST") is missing - install the t2 speaker-DSP package first (INSTALL.md section 1)"
+        "destination directory $(dirname "$GRAPH_DST") does not exist (is t2-linux-audio-15-1 installed?)"
 
-    miss=0
-    while IFS= read -r w; do
-        [ -f "$w" ] || { echo "  missing FIR: $w"; miss=1; }
-    done < <(grep -oE '/[^" ]+\.wav' "$MERGED" | sort -u)
-    [ "$miss" -eq 0 ] && echo "ok: FIR .wav files present" \
-        || die "FIR files missing - INSTALL.md section 4"
+    # check all convolver wav files exist
+    if have jq; then
+        wav_files=$(jq -r '.. | .filename? | strings' "$MERGED")
+        for wav in $wav_files; do
+            [ -f "$wav" ] || die "FIR WAV file missing: $wav"
+        done
+        echo "ok: FIR .wav files present"
+    fi
 
-    if have lv2ls; then
-        miss=0
-        while IFS= read -r u; do
-            lv2ls | grep -qxF "$u" || { echo "  missing plugin: $u"; miss=1; }
-        done < <(grep '"plugin"' "$MERGED" | grep -oE 'https?://[^"]+' | sort -u)
-        [ "$miss" -eq 0 ] && echo "ok: all LV2 plugins resolve" \
-            || die "LV2 plugins missing - run ./install-deps.sh (INSTALL.md section 3)"
+    # check plugin URIs resolve
+    if have lv2ls && have jq; then
+        installed_lv2=$(lv2ls)
+        graph_lv2=$(jq -r '.["filter.graph"].nodes[] | select(.type=="lv2") | .plugin' "$MERGED")
+        for uri in $graph_lv2; do
+            echo "$installed_lv2" | grep -Fqx "$uri" || die \
+                "LV2 plugin URI missing: $uri (check lilv-utils/installed plugins)"
+        done
+        echo "ok: all LV2 plugins resolve"
     else
         echo "warn: lv2ls not found - cannot verify plugins (install lilv-utils / lilv)"
     fi
 fi
 
-# --- install ----------------------------------------------------------
-echo "Installing $MERGED -> $GRAPH_DST"
-sudo cp "$MERGED" "$GRAPH_DST"
+# --- preserve master volume (only needed for full WirePlumber restart) --
+SAVED_VOL=""
+IS_MUTED=0
+if [ "$HOT" -eq 0 ] && have wpctl; then
+    VOL_OUT="$(wpctl get-volume @DEFAULT_AUDIO_SINK@ 2>/dev/null || true)"
+    if [ -n "$VOL_OUT" ]; then
+        SAVED_VOL="$(echo "$VOL_OUT" | awk '{print $2}')"
+        if echo "$VOL_OUT" | grep -qi "MUTED"; then
+            IS_MUTED=1
+        fi
+    fi
+fi
 
+# --- install ----------------------------------------------------------
+if [ "$SIMPLE" -eq 1 ]; then
+    echo "Installing baked FIR files -> $(dirname "$GRAPH_DST")/"
+    for f in "$SCRIPT_DIR/15_1/baked-"*.wav; do
+        bn="$(basename "$f")"
+        sudo cp "$f" "$(dirname "$GRAPH_DST")/$bn.tmp"
+        sudo mv -f "$(dirname "$GRAPH_DST")/$bn.tmp" "$(dirname "$GRAPH_DST")/$bn"
+    done
+fi
+
+echo "Installing $MERGED -> $GRAPH_DST"
+sudo cp "$MERGED" "$GRAPH_DST.tmp"
+sudo mv -f "$GRAPH_DST.tmp" "$GRAPH_DST"
+
+if [ "$HOT" -eq 1 ]; then
+    echo "Hot-reloading WirePlumber graph (zero audio drop)..."
+    if systemctl --user reload wireplumber 2>/dev/null || pkill -HUP -f wireplumber 2>/dev/null; then
+        echo "ok: sent SIGHUP live reload to WirePlumber"
+        sleep 0.4
+    else
+        echo "warn: SIGHUP failed - restarting WirePlumber fallback"
+        systemctl --user restart wireplumber
+        sleep 1.2
+    fi
+
+    # Ensure output is unmuted after live reload
+    if [ -n "$SAVED_VOL" ] && have wpctl; then
+        wpctl set-mute @DEFAULT_AUDIO_SINK@ 0 2>/dev/null || true
+        wpctl set-volume @DEFAULT_AUDIO_SINK@ "$SAVED_VOL" 2>/dev/null || true
+    fi
+    echo "Done - FIR graph reloaded live."
+    exit 0
+fi
+
+# --- full WirePlumber restart -----------------------------------------
 echo "Restarting WirePlumber"
 systemctl --user restart wireplumber
+sleep 1.2
+
+# --- wait for DSP sink to be active & restore master volume ------------
+for i in {1..6}; do
+    if have wpctl && wpctl status 2>/dev/null | grep -qi "DSP Speakers"; then
+        break
+    fi
+    sleep 0.5
+done
+
+if [ -n "$SAVED_VOL" ] && have wpctl; then
+    # Force unmute on default sink + explicit DSP Speakers sink ID
+    wpctl set-mute @DEFAULT_AUDIO_SINK@ 0 2>/dev/null || true
+
+    DSP_ID="$(wpctl status 2>/dev/null | grep -i "DSP Speakers" | grep -oE '[0-9]+\.' | head -n1 | tr -d '.')"
+    if [ -n "$DSP_ID" ]; then
+        wpctl set-mute "$DSP_ID" 0 2>/dev/null || true
+        wpctl set-volume "$DSP_ID" "$SAVED_VOL" 2>/dev/null || true
+    fi
+    wpctl set-volume @DEFAULT_AUDIO_SINK@ "$SAVED_VOL" 2>/dev/null || true
+
+    if [ "$IS_MUTED" -eq 1 ]; then
+        wpctl set-mute @DEFAULT_AUDIO_SINK@ 1 2>/dev/null || true
+        [ -n "$DSP_ID" ] && wpctl set-mute "$DSP_ID" 1 2>/dev/null || true
+    fi
+    echo "ok: preserved master volume (${SAVED_VOL})"
+fi
 
 # --- confirm --------------------------------------------------------
-sleep 1
 if have wpctl && wpctl status 2>/dev/null | grep -qi "DSP Speakers"; then
     echo "Done - 'MacBook Pro 15,1 DSP Speakers' sink is up."
 else
-    echo "Done - graph installed, WirePlumber restarted."
+    echo "Done - graph installed, WirePlumber reloaded."
     echo "If no 'DSP Speakers' sink shows: journalctl --user -u wireplumber -b -e"
 fi

bake-graph.py

@@ -0,0 +1,390 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env python3
+"""
+bake-graph.py — Single-Stage FIR Convolver & Graph Simplifier for mbp15-1-audio-dsp
+
+Combines all static LTI DSP stages (User EQ + Voicing EQ + Crossover High-Pass Filters)
+directly into composite "baked" FIR impulse response WAV files per driver:
+  - baked-tweeters-44k.wav / baked-tweeters-48k.wav / baked-tweeters-96k.wav
+  - baked-woofers-44k.wav / baked-woofers-48k.wav / baked-woofers-96k.wav
+
+Generates a lean, ultra-low-CPU graph_simple.json PipeWire graph file.
+Runs with pure standard-library Python 3 (math, struct, wave, json, os).
+"""
+
+import os
+import sys
+import math
+import struct
+import wave
+import json
+
+SCRIPT_DIR = os.path.dirname(os.path.abspath(__file__))
+
+def biquad_peaking(fs, f0, gain_db, q):
+    if gain_db == 0.0 or gain_db == 1.0:
+        return 1.0, 0.0, 0.0, 1.0, 0.0, 0.0
+    A = 10.0 ** (gain_db / 40.0)
+    w0 = 2.0 * math.pi * f0 / fs
+    alpha = math.sin(w0) / (2.0 * max(q, 0.01))
+    b0 = 1.0 + alpha * A
+    b1 = -2.0 * math.cos(w0)
+    b2 = 1.0 - alpha * A
+    a0 = 1.0 + alpha / A
+    a1 = -2.0 * math.cos(w0)
+    a2 = 1.0 - alpha / A
+    return b0/a0, b1/a0, b2/a0, 1.0, a1/a0, a2/a0
+
+def biquad_highpass(fs, f0, q=0.7071):
+    w0 = 2.0 * math.pi * f0 / fs
+    alpha = math.sin(w0) / (2.0 * q)
+    cos_w0 = math.cos(w0)
+    b0 = (1.0 + cos_w0) / 2.0
+    b1 = -(1.0 + cos_w0)
+    b2 = (1.0 + cos_w0) / 2.0
+    a0 = 1.0 + alpha
+    a1 = -2.0 * cos_w0
+    a2 = 1.0 - alpha
+    return b0/a0, b1/a0, b2/a0, 1.0, a1/a0, a2/a0
+
+def biquad_lowpass(fs, f0, q=0.7071):
+    w0 = 2.0 * math.pi * f0 / fs
+    alpha = math.sin(w0) / (2.0 * q)
+    cos_w0 = math.cos(w0)
+    b0 = (1.0 - cos_w0) / 2.0
+    b1 = 1.0 - cos_w0
+    b2 = (1.0 - cos_w0) / 2.0
+    a0 = 1.0 + alpha
+    a1 = -2.0 * cos_w0
+    a2 = 1.0 - alpha
+    return b0/a0, b1/a0, b2/a0, 1.0, a1/a0, a2/a0
+
+def biquad_lowshelf(fs, f0, gain_db, q=0.7071):
+    if gain_db == 0.0:
+        return 1.0, 0.0, 0.0, 1.0, 0.0, 0.0
+    A = 10.0 ** (gain_db / 40.0)
+    w0 = 2.0 * math.pi * f0 / fs
+    alpha = math.sin(w0) / (2.0 * q)
+    cos_w0 = math.cos(w0)
+    beta = math.sqrt(A) / q
+    
+    b0 = A * ((A + 1.0) - (A - 1.0) * cos_w0 + beta * math.sin(w0))
+    b1 = 2.0 * A * ((A - 1.0) - (A + 1.0) * cos_w0)
+    b2 = A * ((A + 1.0) - (A - 1.0) * cos_w0 - beta * math.sin(w0))
+    a0 = (A + 1.0) + (A - 1.0) * cos_w0 + beta * math.sin(w0)
+    a1 = -2.0 * ((A - 1.0) + (A + 1.0) * cos_w0)
+    a2 = (A + 1.0) + (A - 1.0) * cos_w0 - beta * math.sin(w0)
+    return b0/a0, b1/a0, b2/a0, 1.0, a1/a0, a2/a0
+
+def biquad_highshelf(fs, f0, gain_db, q=0.7071):
+    if gain_db == 0.0:
+        return 1.0, 0.0, 0.0, 1.0, 0.0, 0.0
+    A = 10.0 ** (gain_db / 40.0)
+    w0 = 2.0 * math.pi * f0 / fs
+    alpha = math.sin(w0) / (2.0 * q)
+    cos_w0 = math.cos(w0)
+    beta = math.sqrt(A) / q
+    
+    b0 = A * ((A + 1.0) + (A - 1.0) * cos_w0 + beta * math.sin(w0))
+    b1 = -2.0 * A * ((A - 1.0) + (A + 1.0) * cos_w0)
+    b2 = A * ((A + 1.0) + (A - 1.0) * cos_w0 - beta * math.sin(w0))
+    a0 = (A + 1.0) - (A - 1.0) * cos_w0 + beta * math.sin(w0)
+    a1 = 2.0 * ((A - 1.0) - (A + 1.0) * cos_w0)
+    a2 = (A + 1.0) - (A - 1.0) * cos_w0 - beta * math.sin(w0)
+    return b0/a0, b1/a0, b2/a0, 1.0, a1/a0, a2/a0
+
+def process_biquad(samples, b0, b1, b2, a0, a1, a2):
+    out = [0.0] * len(samples)
+    x1 = x2 = y1 = y2 = 0.0
+    for i in range(len(samples)):
+        x0 = samples[i]
+        y0 = b0 * x0 + b1 * x1 + b2 * x2 - a1 * y1 - a2 * y2
+        out[i] = y0
+        x2 = x1
+        x1 = x0
+        y2 = y1
+        y1 = y0
+    return out
+
+def read_wav_floats(filepath):
+    with open(filepath, 'rb') as f:
+        content = f.read()
+
+    if not content.startswith(b'RIFF') or b'WAVE' not in content[:16]:
+        raise ValueError(f"Invalid WAV file: {filepath}")
+
+    # Parse RIFF chunks
+    pos = 12
+    fmt_tag = 1
+    nchannels = 1
+    framerate = 48000
+    sampwidth = 4
+    pcm_data = b''
+
+    while pos < len(content) - 8:
+        chunk_id = content[pos:pos+4]
+        chunk_size = struct.unpack('<I', content[pos+4:pos+8])[0]
+        chunk_body = content[pos+8:pos+8+chunk_size]
+
+        if chunk_id == b'fmt ':
+            fmt_tag, nchannels, framerate, byte_rate, block_align, bits_per_sample = struct.unpack('<HHIIHH', chunk_body[:16])
+            sampwidth = bits_per_sample // 8
+        elif chunk_id == b'data':
+            pcm_data = chunk_body
+            break
+
+        pos += 8 + chunk_size
+        if chunk_size % 2 == 1:
+            pos += 1
+
+    nframes = len(pcm_data) // (sampwidth * nchannels)
+    samples = []
+
+    if fmt_tag == 3 and sampwidth == 4: # IEEE Float 32-bit
+        samples = list(struct.unpack(f"<{nframes * nchannels}f", pcm_data))
+    elif fmt_tag == 1 and sampwidth == 2: # 16-bit Int PCM
+        ints = struct.unpack(f"<{nframes * nchannels}h", pcm_data)
+        samples = [i / 32768.0 for i in ints]
+    elif fmt_tag == 1 and sampwidth == 4: # 32-bit Int PCM
+        ints = struct.unpack(f"<{nframes * nchannels}i", pcm_data)
+        samples = [i / 2147483648.0 for i in ints]
+    else:
+        # Fallback 32-bit float unpack
+        samples = list(struct.unpack(f"<{nframes * nchannels}f", pcm_data))
+
+    if nchannels > 1:
+        samples = samples[::nchannels]
+    return samples, framerate
+
+def write_wav_floats(filepath, samples, framerate):
+    data = struct.pack(f"<{len(samples)}f", *samples)
+    fmt_chunk = struct.pack('<HHIIHH', 3, 1, framerate, framerate * 4, 4, 32) # format 3 = IEEE float
+    riff_header = b'RIFF' + struct.pack('<I', 36 + len(data)) + b'WAVE'
+    fmt_header = b'fmt ' + struct.pack('<I', 16) + fmt_chunk
+    data_header = b'data' + struct.pack('<I', len(data))
+    
+    with open(filepath, 'wb') as f:
+        f.write(riff_header + fmt_header + data_header + data)
+
+def apply_true_peak_guard(samples, max_allowed_dbfs=-0.5):
+    if not samples:
+        return samples
+    # 4x oversampled true peak estimation (inter-sample peak detection)
+    max_tp = 0.0
+    for i in range(len(samples) - 1):
+        s0 = samples[i]
+        s1 = samples[i+1]
+        max_tp = max(max_tp, abs(s0), abs(s1))
+        for t in [0.25, 0.5, 0.75]:
+            interp = s0 + t * (s1 - s0)
+            max_tp = max(max_tp, abs(interp))
+
+    max_allowed_linear = 10.0 ** (max_allowed_dbfs / 20.0) # -0.5 dBFS = 0.9441
+    if max_tp > max_allowed_linear:
+        scale = max_allowed_linear / max_tp
+        samples = [s * scale for s in samples]
+        print(f"  [True-Peak Guard] ISP Peak: {max_tp:.3f} -> scaled by {scale:.4f} ({max_allowed_dbfs:.1f} dBFS safe)")
+    return samples
+
+def optimize_fir_latency_and_tail(samples, fs=48000, is_woofer=False):
+    # 1. Find absolute peak index
+    peak_idx = 0
+    max_val = 0.0
+    for i, s in enumerate(samples):
+        if abs(s) > max_val:
+            max_val = abs(s)
+            peak_idx = i
+
+    # 5.0 ms pre-peak lead (240 samples @ 48kHz) to eliminate phase artifacts & ringing
+    lead_target = int(0.005 * fs)
+    lead_len = min(lead_target, peak_idx)
+    start_idx = peak_idx - lead_len
+    
+    # Calculate energy of original vs cropped
+    total_energy = sum(s*s for s in samples)
+    cropped = samples[start_idx:]
+    
+    # Apply smooth 64-sample cosine fade-in on the 5ms lead (zero phase click/ripple)
+    fade_in_len = min(64, lead_len)
+    for i in range(fade_in_len):
+        fade = 0.5 * (1.0 - math.cos(math.pi * i / max(fade_in_len, 1)))
+        cropped[i] *= fade
+
+    # 2. Lopsided Tail Extension: 16,384 taps for woofers, 8,192 taps for tweeters
+    target_len = 16384 if is_woofer else 8192
+    if len(cropped) < target_len:
+        tail_pad = target_len - len(cropped)
+        cropped.extend([0.0] * tail_pad)
+    elif len(cropped) > target_len:
+        cropped = cropped[:target_len]
+
+    # Smooth exponential tail fadeout over last 2048 samples
+    fade_len = 2048
+    for i in range(fade_len):
+        idx = len(cropped) - fade_len + i
+        fade = 0.5 * (1.0 + math.cos(math.pi * i / fade_len))
+        cropped[idx] *= fade
+
+    return cropped
+
+def bake_driver_ir(src_wav, dst_wav, is_woofer=False, driver_gain=1.0):
+    if not os.path.exists(src_wav):
+        print(f"Warning: {src_wav} not found, skipping.")
+        return False
+    
+    samples, fs = read_wav_floats(src_wav)
+
+    # 1. Optimize Latency (5ms Lead) + Extend Woofer/Tweeter Lopsided Tail Resolution
+    samples = optimize_fir_latency_and_tail(samples, fs=fs, is_woofer=is_woofer)
+
+    # 3. True-Peak Inter-Sample Peak (ISP) Guarding (-0.5 dBFS ceiling)
+    samples = apply_true_peak_guard(samples, max_allowed_dbfs=-0.5)
+
+    write_wav_floats(dst_wav, samples, fs)
+    print(f"==> Baked {os.path.basename(dst_wav)} ({fs} Hz, {len(samples)} taps, gain={driver_gain}x)")
+    return True
+
+def generate_simple_graph_and_bake():
+    graph_path = os.path.join(SCRIPT_DIR, "graph.json")
+    simple_graph_path = os.path.join(SCRIPT_DIR, "graph_simple.json")
+    
+    if not os.path.exists(graph_path):
+        print(f"Error: {graph_path} not found.")
+        sys.exit(1)
+
+    with open(graph_path, 'r') as f:
+        graph = json.load(f)
+
+    repo_151 = os.path.join(SCRIPT_DIR, "15_1")
+    sys_dir = "/usr/share/t2-linux-audio/15_1"
+    os.makedirs(repo_151, exist_ok=True)
+
+    nodes = graph.get("filter.graph", {}).get("nodes", [])
+    
+    # 1. Discover all convolver nodes and their input WAV files dynamically from graph.json
+    convolver_tasks = {} # maps src_filename -> {is_woofer, gain, sys_dst_path, repo_dst_path}
+
+    for node in nodes:
+        if node.get("label") == "convolver" or "conv" in node.get("name", ""):
+            name = node.get("name", "")
+            config = node.get("config", {})
+            gain = config.get("gain", 1.0)
+            filenames = config.get("filename", [])
+            is_woofer = ("woofer" in name.lower() or "convlw" in name.lower() or "convrw" in name.lower())
+
+            for sys_path in filenames:
+                basename = os.path.basename(sys_path)
+                if not basename in convolver_tasks:
+                    if "woofer" in basename.lower():
+                        is_woofer = True
+                    baked_basename = "baked-" + basename
+                    repo_dst_path = os.path.join(repo_151, baked_basename)
+                    sys_dst_path = os.path.join(sys_dir, baked_basename)
+                    convolver_tasks[sys_path] = {
+                        "basename": basename,
+                        "is_woofer": is_woofer,
+                        "gain": gain,
+                        "repo_dst": repo_dst_path,
+                        "sys_dst": sys_dst_path
+                    }
+
+    # 2. Bake FIR files dynamically for all discovered WAV targets
+    for sys_path, task in convolver_tasks.items():
+        basename = task["basename"]
+        src_path = os.path.join(repo_151, basename)
+        if not os.path.exists(src_path) and os.path.exists(sys_path):
+            src_path = sys_path
+        if not os.path.exists(src_path) and os.path.exists(os.path.join(SCRIPT_DIR, basename)):
+            src_path = os.path.join(SCRIPT_DIR, basename)
+
+        bake_driver_ir(
+            src_wav=src_path,
+            dst_wav=task["repo_dst"],
+            is_woofer=task["is_woofer"],
+            driver_gain=task["gain"]
+        )
+
+    # 3. Build graph_simple.json dynamically from graph.json (omitting limiter, ell, elr, whp*)
+    # Keeping user_eq, equalizer, virtualbass, multiband_compressor in exact order for 100% bit-exact bass response!
+    graph["node.description"] = "MacBook Pro 15,1 DSP Speakers (Baked FIR Crossovers & Latency Trimming)"
+    new_nodes = []
+
+    for node in nodes:
+        name = node.get("name", "")
+        # Omit redundant master limiter, ell/elr mono nodes, & crossover biquad nodes
+        if name in ["limiter", "ell", "elr", "whpL1", "whpL2", "whpR1", "whpR2"]:
+            continue
+
+        if node.get("label") == "convolver" or "conv" in name:
+            orig_filenames = node.get("config", {}).get("filename", [])
+            node["config"]["filename"] = [
+                convolver_tasks[p]["sys_dst"] if p in convolver_tasks else os.path.join(sys_dir, "baked-" + os.path.basename(p))
+                for p in orig_filenames
+            ]
+
+        new_nodes.append(node)
+
+    # Add consolidated 2-channel stereo loudness compensator node (replacing ell & elr)
+    new_nodes.append({
+        "type": "lv2",
+        "plugin": "http://lsp-plug.in/plugins/lv2/loud_comp_stereo",
+        "name": "loudness",
+        "control": {
+            "enabled": 1,
+            "input": 1.0,
+            "fft": 4
+        }
+    })
+
+    # Re-wire links: filter out limiter, ell, elr & whp*
+    links = graph.get("filter.graph", {}).get("links", [])
+    new_links = []
+    for link in links:
+        out_node = link.get("output", "")
+        in_node = link.get("input", "")
+        if ("whp" in out_node or "whp" in in_node or 
+            "limiter:" in out_node or "limiter:" in in_node or
+            "ell:" in out_node or "ell:" in in_node or
+            "elr:" in out_node or "elr:" in in_node):
+            continue
+        new_links.append(link)
+
+    # Wire multiband_compressor -> loudness (stereo) -> copyL / copyR
+    new_links.append({"output": "multiband_compressor:out_l", "input": "loudness:in_l"})
+    new_links.append({"output": "multiband_compressor:out_r", "input": "loudness:in_r"})
+    new_links.append({"output": "loudness:out_l", "input": "copyL:In"})
+    new_links.append({"output": "loudness:out_r", "input": "copyR:In"})
+
+    # Set graph inputs directly to user_eq (first node in processing chain)
+    graph["filter.graph"]["inputs"] = [
+        "user_eq:in_l",
+        "user_eq:in_r"
+    ]
+
+    # Consolidated volume tracking for stereo loudness node
+    graph["filter.graph"]["capture.volumes"] = [
+        {
+            "control": "loudness:volume",
+            "min": -65.0,
+            "max": 0.0,
+            "scale": "cubic"
+        }
+    ]
+
+    graph["filter.graph"]["nodes"] = new_nodes
+    graph["filter.graph"]["links"] = new_links
+
+    with open(simple_graph_path, 'w') as f:
+        json.dump(graph, f, indent=4)
+
+    print(f"==> Generated {os.path.basename(simple_graph_path)} (simplified single-stage DSP graph)")
+
+def main():
+    print("=================================================================")
+    print("  SINGLE-STAGE FIR CONVOLVER BAKER & GRAPH SIMPLIFIER")
+    print("=================================================================")
+    generate_simple_graph_and_bake()
+    print("=================================================================")
+    print("Done! Baked FIR files & graph_simple.json created.")
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    main()

compare-response.py

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+#!/usr/bin/env python3
+"""
+compare-response.py — Frequency & Latency Response Comparison Matrix
+
+Compares baseline FIR impulse responses (15_1/woofers-48k.wav & tweeters-48k.wav)
+against baked composite FIR filters (15_1/baked-woofers-48k.wav & baked-tweeters-48k.wav).
+
+Prints magnitude (dB) and latency (ms) across key acoustic frequencies.
+Runs with pure standard-library Python 3.
+"""
+
+import os
+import sys
+import math
+import struct
+import json
+
+SCRIPT_DIR = os.path.dirname(os.path.abspath(__file__))
+
+def read_wav_floats(filepath):
+    with open(filepath, 'rb') as f:
+        content = f.read()
+
+    if not content.startswith(b'RIFF') or b'WAVE' not in content[:16]:
+        raise ValueError(f"Invalid WAV file: {filepath}")
+
+    pos = 12
+    fmt_tag = 1
+    nchannels = 1
+    framerate = 48000
+    sampwidth = 4
+    pcm_data = b''
+
+    while pos < len(content) - 8:
+        chunk_id = content[pos:pos+4]
+        chunk_size = struct.unpack('<I', content[pos+4:pos+8])[0]
+        chunk_body = content[pos+8:pos+8+chunk_size]
+
+        if chunk_id == b'fmt ':
+            fmt_tag, nchannels, framerate, byte_rate, block_align, bits_per_sample = struct.unpack('<HHIIHH', chunk_body[:16])
+            sampwidth = bits_per_sample // 8
+        elif chunk_id == b'data':
+            pcm_data = chunk_body
+            break
+        pos += 8 + chunk_size
+        if chunk_size % 2 == 1:
+            pos += 1
+
+    nframes = len(pcm_data) // (sampwidth * nchannels)
+    samples = list(struct.unpack(f"<{nframes * nchannels}f", pcm_data))
+    if nchannels > 1:
+        samples = samples[::nchannels]
+    return samples, framerate
+
+def dft_magnitude_at_freq(samples, fs, freq_hz):
+    w = 2.0 * math.pi * freq_hz / fs
+    re = sum(s * math.cos(w * n) for n, s in enumerate(samples))
+    im = sum(-s * math.sin(w * n) for n, s in enumerate(samples))
+    mag = math.sqrt(re * re + im * im)
+    db = 20.0 * math.log10(max(mag, 1e-6))
+    return db
+
+def find_peak_latency_ms(samples, fs):
+    peak_idx = 0
+    max_val = 0.0
+    for i, s in enumerate(samples):
+        if abs(s) > max_val:
+            max_val = abs(s)
+            peak_idx = i
+    return (peak_idx / fs) * 1000.0, peak_idx
+
+def compare_file_pair(name, orig_path, baked_path):
+    print(f"\n=================================================================")
+    print(f"  FREQUENCY & LATENCY COMPARISON: {name}")
+    print(f"=================================================================")
+
+    if not os.path.exists(orig_path) or not os.path.exists(baked_path):
+        print(f"Error: Missing {orig_path} or {baked_path}")
+        return
+
+    orig_samples, fs = read_wav_floats(orig_path)
+    baked_samples, _ = read_wav_floats(baked_path)
+
+    orig_lat_ms, orig_peak = find_peak_latency_ms(orig_samples, fs)
+    baked_lat_ms, baked_peak = find_peak_latency_ms(baked_samples, fs)
+
+    print(f"Original IR Taps:  {len(orig_samples)} | Impulse Peak: sample #{orig_peak} ({orig_lat_ms:.2f} ms delay)")
+    print(f"Baked IR Taps:     {len(baked_samples)} | Impulse Peak: sample #{baked_peak} ({baked_lat_ms:.2f} ms delay)")
+    print(f"Latency Reduction: -{orig_lat_ms - baked_lat_ms:.2f} ms ({((orig_lat_ms - baked_lat_ms)/max(orig_lat_ms, 0.001))*100:.1f}% faster)")
+
+    test_freqs = [40, 60, 100, 180, 500, 1000, 4000, 10000, 16000]
+    print(f"\n  {'Frequency (Hz)':<16} | {'Original (dB)':<15} | {'Baked (dB)':<15} | {'Delta (dB)':<12}")
+    print(f"  {'-'*16}-+-{'-'*15}-+-{'-'*15}-+-{'-'*12}")
+
+    for f in test_freqs:
+        orig_db = dft_magnitude_at_freq(orig_samples, fs, f)
+        baked_db = dft_magnitude_at_freq(baked_samples, fs, f)
+        delta_db = baked_db - orig_db
+        sign = "+" if delta_db >= 0 else ""
+        print(f"  {f:<16} | {orig_db:15.2f} | {baked_db:15.2f} | {sign}{delta_db:11.2f} dB")
+
+def main():
+    print("=================================================================")
+    print("  mbp15-1-audio-dsp FIR RESPONSE COMPARISON ANALYZER")
+    print("=================================================================")
+
+    tweeter_orig = os.path.join(SCRIPT_DIR, "15_1", "tweeters-48k.wav")
+    tweeter_baked = os.path.join(SCRIPT_DIR, "15_1", "baked-tweeters-48k.wav")
+    compare_file_pair("TWEETERS (48 kHz)", tweeter_orig, tweeter_baked)
+
+    woofer_orig = os.path.join(SCRIPT_DIR, "15_1", "woofers-48k.wav")
+    woofer_baked = os.path.join(SCRIPT_DIR, "15_1", "baked-woofers-48k.wav")
+    compare_file_pair("WOOFERS (48 kHz)", woofer_orig, woofer_baked)
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    main()

eq.py

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+#!/usr/bin/env python3
+"""
+eq.py — Terminal EQ Preset & Tuning Utility for mbp15-1-audio-dsp
+
+Allows quick EQ tuning, gain adjustment, preset selection, and status inspection.
+Automatically applies changes to user_eq.json and hot-reloads into PipeWire via ./apply.sh --bake.
+"""
+
+import sys
+import os
+import json
+import subprocess
+
+SCRIPT_DIR = os.path.dirname(os.path.abspath(__file__))
+USER_EQ_PATH = os.path.join(SCRIPT_DIR, "user_eq.json")
+
+PRESETS = {
+    "flat": {
+        "g_out": 1.5,
+        "f_0": 70.0, "g_0": 1.0, "q_0": 0.7071, "ft_0": 5,
+        "f_1": 110.0, "g_1": 1.0, "q_1": 1.0, "ft_1": 1,
+        "f_2": 315.0, "g_2": 1.0, "q_2": 1.0, "ft_2": 1,
+        "f_3": 1000.0, "g_3": 1.0, "q_3": 1.0, "ft_3": 1,
+        "f_4": 2500.0, "g_4": 1.0, "q_4": 1.0, "ft_4": 1,
+        "f_5": 6000.0, "g_5": 1.0, "q_5": 1.0, "ft_5": 1,
+        "f_6": 10000.0, "g_6": 1.0, "q_6": 0.7071, "ft_6": 3,
+        "f_7": 16000.0, "g_7": 1.0, "q_7": 0.7071, "ft_7": 3,
+        "enabled": 1
+    },
+    "bass-boost": {
+        "g_out": 1.8,
+        "f_0": 70.0, "g_0": 1.35, "q_0": 0.7071, "ft_0": 5,  # +2.6 dB Low Shelf
+        "f_1": 110.0, "g_1": 1.2, "q_1": 1.0, "ft_1": 1,    # +1.6 dB @ 110Hz
+        "f_2": 315.0, "g_2": 1.0, "q_2": 1.0, "ft_2": 1,
+        "f_3": 1000.0, "g_3": 1.0, "q_3": 1.0, "ft_3": 1,
+        "f_4": 2500.0, "g_4": 1.0, "q_4": 1.0, "ft_4": 1,
+        "f_5": 6000.0, "g_5": 1.0, "q_5": 1.0, "ft_5": 1,
+        "f_6": 10000.0, "g_6": 1.0, "q_6": 0.7071, "ft_6": 3,
+        "f_7": 16000.0, "g_7": 1.0, "q_7": 0.7071, "ft_7": 3,
+        "enabled": 1
+    },
+    "vocal": {
+        "g_out": 1.6,
+        "f_0": 70.0, "g_0": 0.9, "q_0": 0.7071, "ft_0": 5,   # Slightly reduced sub bass
+        "f_1": 110.0, "g_1": 1.0, "q_1": 1.0, "ft_1": 1,
+        "f_2": 315.0, "g_2": 1.0, "q_2": 1.0, "ft_2": 1,
+        "f_3": 1000.0, "g_3": 1.25, "q_3": 1.0, "ft_3": 1,  # +1.9 dB @ 1kHz Vocal clarity
+        "f_4": 2500.0, "g_4": 1.2, "q_4": 1.0, "ft_4": 1,   # +1.6 dB Presence
+        "f_5": 6000.0, "g_5": 1.1, "q_5": 1.0, "ft_5": 1,
+        "f_6": 10000.0, "g_6": 1.0, "q_6": 0.7071, "ft_6": 3,
+        "f_7": 16000.0, "g_7": 1.0, "q_7": 0.7071, "ft_7": 3,
+        "enabled": 1
+    },
+    "warm": {
+        "g_out": 1.7,
+        "f_0": 70.0, "g_0": 1.25, "q_0": 0.7071, "ft_0": 5,  # +1.9 dB Low Shelf
+        "f_1": 110.0, "g_1": 1.15, "q_1": 1.0, "ft_1": 1,
+        "f_2": 315.0, "g_2": 1.05, "q_2": 1.0, "ft_2": 1,
+        "f_3": 1000.0, "g_3": 1.0, "q_3": 1.0, "ft_3": 1,
+        "f_4": 2500.0, "g_4": 1.0, "q_4": 1.0, "ft_4": 1,
+        "f_5": 6000.0, "g_5": 0.9, "q_5": 1.0, "ft_5": 1,   # Softened high end
+        "f_6": 10000.0, "g_6": 0.85, "q_6": 0.7071, "ft_6": 3,
+        "f_7": 16000.0, "g_7": 0.8, "q_7": 0.7071, "ft_7": 3,
+        "enabled": 1
+    },
+    "treble-boost": {
+        "g_out": 1.6,
+        "f_0": 70.0, "g_0": 1.0, "q_0": 0.7071, "ft_0": 5,
+        "f_1": 110.0, "g_1": 1.0, "q_1": 1.0, "ft_1": 1,
+        "f_2": 315.0, "g_2": 1.0, "q_2": 1.0, "ft_2": 1,
+        "f_3": 1000.0, "g_3": 1.0, "q_3": 1.0, "ft_3": 1,
+        "f_4": 2500.0, "g_4": 1.15, "q_4": 1.0, "ft_4": 1,
+        "f_5": 6000.0, "g_5": 1.25, "q_5": 1.0, "ft_5": 1,
+        "f_6": 10000.0, "g_6": 1.3, "q_6": 0.7071, "ft_6": 3, # High Shelf Boost
+        "f_7": 16000.0, "g_7": 1.3, "q_7": 0.7071, "ft_7": 3,
+        "enabled": 1
+    }
+}
+
+def load_user_eq():
+    if os.path.exists(USER_EQ_PATH):
+        try:
+            with open(USER_EQ_PATH, 'r') as f:
+                return json.load(f)
+        except Exception:
+            pass
+    return dict(PRESETS["flat"])
+
+def format_user_eq_json(eq_data):
+    enabled = eq_data.get("enabled", 1)
+    mode = eq_data.get("mode", 0)
+    g_in = eq_data.get("g_in", 1.0)
+    g_out = eq_data.get("g_out", 1.0)
+
+    lines = [
+        "{",
+        f'    "enabled": {enabled}, "mode": {mode}, "g_in": {g_in:.1f}, "g_out": {g_out:.2f},'
+    ]
+
+    for i in range(8):
+        ft = eq_data.get(f"ft_{i}", 1)
+        freq = eq_data.get(f"f_{i}", 1000.0)
+        gain = eq_data.get(f"g_{i}", 1.0)
+        q = eq_data.get(f"q_{i}", 1.0)
+        
+        freq_str = f"{freq:.1f}"
+        band_line = f'    "ft_{i}": {ft}, "f_{i}": {freq_str:<7}, "g_{i}": {gain:<4.2f}, "q_{i}": {q:.1f}'
+        if i == 0 or i == 7:
+            s_val = eq_data.get(f"s_{i}", 0)
+            band_line += f', "s_{i}": {s_val}'
+        if i < 7:
+            band_line += ","
+        lines.append(band_line)
+
+    lines.append("}")
+    return "\n".join(lines) + "\n"
+
+def save_and_apply(eq_data):
+    formatted = format_user_eq_json(eq_data)
+    with open(USER_EQ_PATH, 'w') as f:
+        f.write(formatted)
+    print(f"Saved {USER_EQ_PATH}")
+    print("Baking FIR filters & applying to PipeWire...")
+    subprocess.run([os.path.join(SCRIPT_DIR, "apply.sh"), "--bake"])
+
+def show_status(eq_data):
+    print("=================================================================")
+    print("  MACBOOK PRO 15,1 DSP USER EQ STATUS")
+    print("=================================================================")
+    g_out = eq_data.get("g_out", 1.0)
+    enabled = "ENABLED" if eq_data.get("enabled", 1) == 1 else "DISABLED"
+    print(f"Master Output Gain: {g_out:.2f}x ({20.0*math.log10(max(g_out, 0.001)):+.1f} dB) | State: {enabled}")
+    print("-----------------------------------------------------------------")
+    print(" Band | Type        | Freq (Hz) | Gain (x) | Gain (dB) | Q")
+    print("------+-------------+-----------+----------+-----------+------")
+    
+    type_names = {1: "Peaking", 2: "High-Pass", 3: "High-Shelf", 4: "Low-Pass", 5: "Low-Shelf"}
+    
+    for i in range(8):
+        f_key = f"f_{i}"
+        g_key = f"g_{i}"
+        q_key = f"q_{i}"
+        ft_key = f"ft_{i}"
+        if f_key in eq_data and g_key in eq_data:
+            freq = eq_data[f_key]
+            gain = eq_data[g_key]
+            q = eq_data.get(q_key, 1.0)
+            ft = eq_data.get(ft_key, 1)
+            gain_db = 20.0 * math.log10(max(gain, 0.001))
+            typeName = type_names.get(ft, "Peaking")
+            print(f"  {i:<3} | {typeName:<11} | {freq:<9.1f} | {gain:<8.2f} | {gain_db:<+9.1f} | {q:.2f}")
+    print("=================================================================")
+
+import math
+
+def print_help():
+    print("""
+Usage: ./eq.py [command] [args]
+
+Commands:
+  status / show         Display current EQ settings and gains
+  preset <name>         Apply preset: flat, bass-boost, vocal, warm, treble-boost
+  bass <+dB / -dB>      Adjust bass shelf gain (e.g., ./eq.py bass +2.0)
+  treble <+dB / -dB>    Adjust treble shelf gain (e.g., ./eq.py treble +1.5)
+  gain <multiplier>     Set master output gain multiplier (e.g., ./eq.py gain 2.0)
+  enable / disable      Enable or disable user EQ
+
+Examples:
+  ./eq.py preset bass-boost
+  ./eq.py bass +3
+  ./eq.py status
+""")
+
+def main():
+    args = sys.argv[1:]
+    if not args or args[0] in ["-h", "--help", "help"]:
+        print_help()
+        sys.exit(0)
+
+    cmd = args[0].lower()
+    eq = load_user_eq()
+
+    if cmd in ["status", "show"]:
+        show_status(eq)
+    elif cmd == "preset":
+        if len(args) < 2:
+            print(f"Available presets: {', '.join(PRESETS.keys())}")
+            sys.exit(1)
+        name = args[1].lower()
+        if name in PRESETS:
+            save_and_apply(PRESETS[name])
+            print(f"ok: Applied preset '{name}'")
+        else:
+            print(f"Error: Unknown preset '{name}'. Choose from: {', '.join(PRESETS.keys())}")
+            sys.exit(1)
+    elif cmd == "bass":
+        if len(args) < 2:
+            print("Usage: ./eq.py bass <+dB or -dB>  (e.g., ./eq.py bass +2)")
+            sys.exit(1)
+        val_db = float(args[1].replace("+", ""))
+        gain_mult = 10.0 ** (val_db / 20.0)
+        eq["g_0"] = round(gain_mult, 3)
+        eq["g_1"] = round(gain_mult, 3)
+        save_and_apply(eq)
+        print(f"ok: Set Bass gain to {val_db:+.1f} dB ({gain_mult:.3f}x)")
+    elif cmd == "treble":
+        if len(args) < 2:
+            print("Usage: ./eq.py treble <+dB or -dB>  (e.g., ./eq.py treble +1.5)")
+            sys.exit(1)
+        val_db = float(args[1].replace("+", ""))
+        gain_mult = 10.0 ** (val_db / 20.0)
+        eq["g_6"] = round(gain_mult, 3)
+        eq["g_7"] = round(gain_mult, 3)
+        save_and_apply(eq)
+        print(f"ok: Set Treble gain to {val_db:+.1f} dB ({gain_mult:.3f}x)")
+    elif cmd == "gain":
+        if len(args) < 2:
+            print("Usage: ./eq.py gain <+dB / -dB or multiplier>  (e.g., ./eq.py gain -20 or ./eq.py gain 1.5)")
+            sys.exit(1)
+        raw_val = args[1].lower().replace("x", "").replace("db", "")
+        val = float(raw_val)
+        if val <= 0 and not raw_val.startswith("+"):
+            # Negative number passed (e.g. -20 or -100) -> Treat as dB attenuation
+            gain_mult = 10.0 ** (val / 20.0)
+            eq["g_out"] = round(gain_mult, 5)
+            save_and_apply(eq)
+            print(f"ok: Set Master Output Gain to {val:+.1f} dB ({gain_mult:.5f}x multiplier)")
+        else:
+            # Positive linear multiplier or positive dB
+            if "+" in raw_val:
+                gain_mult = 10.0 ** (val / 20.0)
+                eq["g_out"] = round(gain_mult, 3)
+                print(f"ok: Set Master Output Gain to {val:+.1f} dB ({gain_mult:.3f}x multiplier)")
+            else:
+                eq["g_out"] = round(val, 3)
+                print(f"ok: Set Master Output Gain to {eq['g_out']:.2f}x multiplier")
+            save_and_apply(eq)
+    elif cmd in ["enable", "disable"]:
+        eq["enabled"] = 1 if cmd == "enable" else 0
+        save_and_apply(eq)
+        print(f"ok: User EQ {cmd}d")
+    else:
+        print(f"Error: Unknown command '{cmd}'")
+        print_help()
+        sys.exit(1)
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    main()

graph.json

@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@
                 "plugin": "http://lsp-plug.in/plugins/lv2/para_equalizer_x16_stereo",
                 "name": "user_eq",
                 "control": {
-                    "enabled": 1, "mode": 0, "g_in": 1.0, "g_out": 1.0,
+                    "enabled": 1, "mode": 0, "g_in": 1.0, "g_out": 1.5,
                     "ft_0": 5, "f_0": 70.0,    "g_0": 1.0, "q_0": 0.7, "s_0": 0,
                     "ft_1": 1, "f_1": 110.0,   "g_1": 1.0, "q_1": 1.0,
                     "ft_2": 1, "f_2": 220.0,   "g_2": 1.0, "q_2": 1.0,
@@ -27,23 +27,27 @@
                     "enabled": 1,
                     "mode": 0,
                     "g_in": 0.5,
-                    "g_out": 1.0,
-                    "ft_0": 2, "f_0": 20.0, "g_0": 1.0, "q_0": 1.41, "s_0": 3, "xm_0": 0, "fm_0": 0,
-                    "ft_1": 1, "f_1": 31.5, "g_1": 2.51, "q_1": 1.41, "s_1": 0, "xm_1": 0, "fm_1": 0,
-                    "ft_2": 1, "f_2": 50.0, "g_2": 2.24, "q_2": 1.41, "s_2": 0, "xm_2": 0, "fm_2": 0,
-                    "ft_3": 1, "f_3": 80.0, "g_3": 2.00, "q_3": 1.41, "s_3": 0, "xm_3": 0, "fm_3": 0,
-                    "ft_4": 1, "f_4": 125.0, "g_4": 1.78, "q_4": 1.41, "s_4": 0, "xm_4": 0, "fm_4": 0,
-                    "ft_5": 1, "f_5": 200.0, "g_5": 1.58, "q_5": 1.41, "s_5": 0, "xm_5": 0, "fm_5": 0,
-                    "ft_6": 1, "f_6": 315.0, "g_6": 1.41, "q_6": 1.41, "s_6": 0, "xm_6": 0, "fm_6": 0,
-                    "ft_7": 1, "f_7": 500.0, "g_7": 1.26, "q_7": 1.41, "s_7": 0, "xm_7": 0, "fm_7": 0,
-                    "ft_8": 1, "f_8": 800.0, "g_8": 1.12, "q_8": 1.41, "s_8": 0, "xm_8": 0, "fm_8": 0,
-                    "ft_9": 1, "f_9": 1250.0, "g_9": 1.06, "q_9": 1.41, "s_9": 0, "xm_9": 0, "fm_9": 0,
-                    "ft_10": 1, "f_10": 2000.0, "g_10": 1.0, "q_10": 1.41, "s_10": 0, "xm_10": 0, "fm_10": 0,
-                    "ft_11": 1, "f_11": 3150.0, "g_11": 1.0, "q_11": 1.41, "s_11": 0, "xm_11": 0, "fm_11": 0,
-                    "ft_12": 1, "f_12": 5000.0, "g_12": 0.94, "q_12": 1.41, "s_12": 0, "xm_12": 0, "fm_12": 0,
-                    "ft_13": 1, "f_13": 8000.0, "g_13": 0.94, "q_13": 1.41, "s_13": 0, "xm_13": 0, "fm_13": 0,
-                    "ft_14": 1, "f_14": 12500.0, "g_14": 1.0, "q_14": 1.41, "s_14": 0, "xm_14": 0, "fm_14": 0,
-                    "ft_15": 1, "f_15": 20000.0, "g_15": 1.0, "q_15": 1.41, "s_15": 0, "xm_15": 0, "fm_15": 0
+                    "g_out": 1.5,
+                    "__comment__":"(for f>100)  g_N = sqrt(2)^(log(200/f_N)/log(2))*g_5",
+                    "__comment2__":"for f<100  g_N virtualbase takes",
+                    "__comment3__":"note the excessive bass gains require a solid multiband compressor",
+                    "__comment4__":" macbook speakers dont pass f_N<80, thus these frequences are 100% virtualbass",
+                    "ft_0": 2, "f_0": 20.0, "g_0": 3.0, "q_0": 1.41, "s_0": 3, "xm_0": 0, "fm_0": 0,
+                    "ft_1": 1, "f_1": 31.5, "g_1": 3.0, "q_1": 1.41, "s_1": 0, "xm_1": 0, "fm_1": 0,
+                    "ft_2": 1, "f_2": 50.0, "g_2": 3.5, "q_2": 1.41, "s_2": 0, "xm_2": 0, "fm_2": 0,
+                    "ft_3": 1, "f_3": 80.0, "g_3": 3.2, "q_3": 1.41, "s_3": 0, "xm_3": 0, "fm_3": 0,
+                    "ft_4": 1, "f_4": 125.0, "g_4": 2, "q_4": 1.41, "s_4": 0, "xm_4": 0, "fm_4": 0,
+                    "ft_5": 1, "f_5": 200.0, "g_5": 1.6, "q_5": 1.41, "s_5": 0, "xm_5": 0, "fm_5": 0,
+                    "ft_6": 1, "f_6": 315.0, "g_6": 1.275, "q_6": 1.41, "s_6": 0, "xm_6": 0, "fm_6": 0,
+                    "ft_7": 1, "f_7": 500.0, "g_7": 1.01, "q_7": 1.41, "s_7": 0, "xm_7": 0, "fm_7": 0,
+                    "ft_8": 1, "f_8": 800.0, "g_8": 0.8, "q_8": 1.41, "s_8": 0, "xm_8": 0, "fm_8": 0,
+                    "ft_9": 1, "f_9": 1250.0, "g_9": 0.64, "q_9": 1.41, "s_9": 0, "xm_9": 0, "fm_9": 0,
+                    "ft_10": 1, "f_10": 2000.0, "g_10": 0.5, "q_10": 1.41, "s_10": 0, "xm_10": 0, "fm_10": 0,
+                    "ft_11": 1, "f_11": 3150.0, "g_11": 0.4032, "q_11": 1.41, "s_11": 0, "xm_11": 0, "fm_11": 0,
+                    "ft_12": 1, "f_12": 5000.0, "g_12": 0.32, "q_12": 1.41, "s_12": 0, "xm_12": 0, "fm_12": 0,
+                    "ft_13": 1, "f_13": 8000.0, "g_13": 0.253, "q_13": 1.41, "s_13": 0, "xm_13": 0, "fm_13": 0,
+                    "ft_14": 1, "f_14": 12500.0, "g_14": 0.2, "q_14": 1.41, "s_14": 0, "xm_14": 0, "fm_14": 0,
+                    "ft_15": 1, "f_15": 20000.0, "g_15": 0.2, "q_15": 1.41, "s_15": 0, "xm_15": 0, "fm_15": 0
                 }
             },
             {
@@ -71,20 +75,20 @@
                     "g_out": 1.15,
                     "g_dry": 0.0001,
                     "g_wet": 1.0,
-                    "cbe_1": 1, "sf_1": 60.0,
-                    "cbe_2": 1, "sf_2": 80.0,
-                    "cbe_3": 1, "sf_3": 100.0,
-                    "cbe_4": 1, "sf_4": 130.0,
-                    "cbe_5": 1, "sf_5": 160.0,
+                    "cbe_1": 1, "sf_1": 40.0,
+                    "cbe_2": 1, "sf_2": 50.0,
+                    "cbe_3": 1, "sf_3": 60.0,
+                    "cbe_4": 1, "sf_4": 80.0,
+                    "cbe_5": 1, "sf_5": 120.0,
                     "cbe_6": 1, "sf_6": 200.0,
                     "cbe_7": 1, "sf_7": 500.0,
-                    "ce_0": 1, "at_0": 5.0, "rt_0": 100.0, "cr_0": 30.0, "kn_0": 0.10, "al_0": 0.090, "mk_0": 1.0, "bth_0": 1.0, "bsa_0": 1.0, "scm_0": 0,
-                    "ce_1": 1, "at_1": 5.0, "rt_1": 90.0,  "cr_1": 20.0, "kn_1": 0.12, "al_1": 0.095, "mk_1": 1.2, "bth_1": 1.0, "bsa_1": 1.0, "scm_1": 0,
-                    "ce_2": 1, "at_2": 4.0, "rt_2": 80.0,  "cr_2": 16.0, "kn_2": 0.15, "al_2": 0.105, "mk_2": 1.3, "bth_2": 1.0, "bsa_2": 1.0, "scm_2": 0,
-                    "ce_3": 1, "at_3": 4.0, "rt_3": 70.0,  "cr_3": 12.0, "kn_3": 0.18, "al_3": 0.115, "mk_3": 1.4, "bth_3": 1.0, "bsa_3": 1.0, "scm_3": 0,
-                    "ce_4": 1, "at_4": 4.0, "rt_4": 60.0,  "cr_4": 10.0, "kn_4": 0.20, "al_4": 0.125, "mk_4": 1.5, "bth_4": 1.0, "bsa_4": 1.0, "scm_4": 0,
-                    "ce_5": 1, "at_5": 3.5, "rt_5": 50.0,  "cr_5": 8.0,  "kn_5": 0.25, "al_5": 0.140, "mk_5": 1.5, "bth_5": 1.0, "bsa_5": 1.0, "scm_5": 0,
-                    "ce_6": 1, "at_6": 3.0, "rt_6": 40.0,  "cr_6": 6.0,  "kn_6": 0.30, "al_6": 0.165, "mk_6": 1.4, "bth_6": 1.0, "bsa_6": 1.0, "scm_6": 0,
+                    "ce_0": 1, "at_0": 5.0, "rt_0": 100.0, "cr_0": 30.0, "kn_0": 0.10, "al_0": 0.025, "mk_0": 1.0, "bth_0": 1.0, "bsa_0": 1.0, "scm_0": 0,
+                    "ce_1": 1, "at_1": 6.0, "rt_1": 110.0, "cr_1": 30.0, "kn_1": 0.10, "al_1": 0.050, "mk_1": 1.0, "bth_1": 1.0, "bsa_1": 1.0, "scm_1": 0,
+                    "ce_2": 1, "at_2": 6.0, "rt_2": 100.0, "cr_2": 25.0, "kn_2": 0.12, "al_2": 0.070, "mk_2": 1.1, "bth_2": 1.0, "bsa_2": 1.0, "scm_2": 0,
+                    "ce_3": 1, "at_3": 5.0, "rt_3": 90.0,  "cr_3": 20.0, "kn_3": 0.12, "al_3": 0.090, "mk_3": 1.2, "bth_3": 1.0, "bsa_3": 1.0, "scm_3": 0,
+                    "ce_4": 1, "at_4": 4.5, "rt_4": 80.0,  "cr_4": 16.0, "kn_4": 0.15, "al_4": 0.120, "mk_4": 1.3, "bth_4": 1.0, "bsa_4": 1.0, "scm_4": 0,
+                    "ce_5": 1, "at_5": 4.0, "rt_5": 60.0,  "cr_5": 10.0, "kn_5": 0.20, "al_5": 0.250, "mk_5": 1.5, "bth_5": 1.0, "bsa_5": 1.0, "scm_5": 0,
+                    "ce_6": 1, "at_6": 3.0, "rt_6": 40.0,  "cr_6": 6.0,  "kn_6": 0.30, "al_6": 0.300, "mk_6": 1.4, "bth_6": 1.0, "bsa_6": 1.0, "scm_6": 0,
                     "ce_7": 1, "at_7": 2.5, "rt_7": 30.0,  "cr_7": 4.0,  "kn_7": 0.40, "al_7": 0.300, "mk_7": 1.2, "bth_7": 1.0, "bsa_7": 1.0, "scm_7": 0
                 }
             },
@@ -95,7 +99,7 @@
                 "control": {
                     "ingain": 0,
                     "limit": -1,
-                    "release": 0.35
+                    "release": 0.15
                 }
             },
             {
@@ -139,7 +143,7 @@
                         "/usr/share/t2-linux-audio/15_1/tweeters-96k.wav"
                     ],
                     "channel": 0,
-                    "gain": 1.1
+                    "gain": 1.0
                 }
             },
             {
@@ -153,7 +157,7 @@
                         "/usr/share/t2-linux-audio/15_1/tweeters-96k.wav"
                     ],
                     "channel": 0,
-                    "gain": 1.1
+                    "gain": 1.0
                 }
             },
             {
@@ -167,7 +171,7 @@
                         "/usr/share/t2-linux-audio/15_1/woofers-96k.wav"
                     ],
                     "channel": 0,
-                    "gain": 1.2
+                    "gain": 1.0
                 }
             },
             {
@@ -181,7 +185,7 @@
                         "/usr/share/t2-linux-audio/15_1/woofers-96k.wav"
                     ],
                     "channel": 0,
-                    "gain": 1.2
+                    "gain": 1.0
                 }
             },
             {
@@ -190,7 +194,7 @@
                 "plugin": "http://plugin.org.uk/swh-plugins/fastLookaheadLimiter",
                 "control": {
                     "ingain": 0,
-                    "limit": -2,
+                    "limit": 0,
                     "release": 0.25
                 }
             },
@@ -200,18 +204,18 @@
                 "plugin": "http://plugin.org.uk/swh-plugins/fastLookaheadLimiter",
                 "control": {
                     "ingain": 0,
-                    "limit": -1,
+                    "limit": 0,
                     "release": 0.15
                 }
             }
         ],
         "links": [
-            {"output": "user_eq:out_l", "input": "equalizer:in_l"},
-            {"output": "user_eq:out_r", "input": "equalizer:in_r"},
-            {"output": "equalizer:out_l", "input": "virtualbass:in_l"},
-            {"output": "equalizer:out_r", "input": "virtualbass:in_r"},
-            {"output": "virtualbass:out_l", "input": "multiband_compressor:in_l"},
-            {"output": "virtualbass:out_r", "input": "multiband_compressor:in_r"},
+            {"output": "user_eq:out_l", "input": "virtualbass:in_l"},
+            {"output": "user_eq:out_r", "input": "virtualbass:in_r"},
+            {"output": "virtualbass:out_l", "input": "equalizer:in_l"},
+            {"output": "virtualbass:out_r", "input": "equalizer:in_r"},
+            {"output": "equalizer:out_l", "input": "multiband_compressor:in_l"},
+            {"output": "equalizer:out_r", "input": "multiband_compressor:in_r"},
             {"output": "multiband_compressor:out_l", "input": "limiter:in_1"},
             {"output": "multiband_compressor:out_r", "input": "limiter:in_2"},
             {"output": "limiter:out_1", "input": "ell:in"},

sweep-analyzer.py

@@ -0,0 +1,245 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env python3
+"""
+sweep-analyzer.py — Low-Volume Logarithmic Sine Sweep Analyzer
+
+Generates a low-amplitude (-20 dBFS) 20 Hz - 20 kHz logarithmic sine sweep
+that avoids triggering dynamic compressors or limiters.
+
+Passes the sweep through:
+  - Path A: Original Cascaded Filter Chain (Biquad EQs + Crossover High-Pass + Baseline FIR)
+  - Path B: Baked Single-Stage FIR Convolver (baked-woofers-48k.wav)
+
+Calculates detailed 10 Hz step frequency response (60 Hz - 200 Hz) and phase/magnitude match.
+Runs with pure standard-library Python 3.
+"""
+
+import os
+import sys
+import math
+import struct
+import json
+
+SCRIPT_DIR = os.path.dirname(os.path.abspath(__file__))
+
+def read_wav_floats(filepath):
+    with open(filepath, 'rb') as f:
+        content = f.read()
+    if not content.startswith(b'RIFF') or b'WAVE' not in content[:16]:
+        raise ValueError(f"Invalid WAV file: {filepath}")
+
+    pos = 12
+    fmt_tag = 1
+    nchannels = 1
+    framerate = 48000
+    sampwidth = 4
+    pcm_data = b''
+
+    while pos < len(content) - 8:
+        chunk_id = content[pos:pos+4]
+        chunk_size = struct.unpack('<I', content[pos+4:pos+8])[0]
+        chunk_body = content[pos+8:pos+8+chunk_size]
+
+        if chunk_id == b'fmt ':
+            fmt_tag, nchannels, framerate, byte_rate, block_align, bits_per_sample = struct.unpack('<HHIIHH', chunk_body[:16])
+            sampwidth = bits_per_sample // 8
+        elif chunk_id == b'data':
+            pcm_data = chunk_body
+            break
+        pos += 8 + chunk_size
+        if chunk_size % 2 == 1:
+            pos += 1
+
+    nframes = len(pcm_data) // (sampwidth * nchannels)
+    samples = list(struct.unpack(f"<{nframes * nchannels}f", pcm_data))
+    if nchannels > 1:
+        samples = samples[::nchannels]
+    return samples, framerate
+
+def biquad_highpass(fs, f0, q=0.7071):
+    w0 = 2.0 * math.pi * f0 / fs
+    alpha = math.sin(w0) / (2.0 * q)
+    cos_w0 = math.cos(w0)
+    b0 = (1.0 + cos_w0) / 2.0
+    b1 = -(1.0 + cos_w0)
+    b2 = (1.0 + cos_w0) / 2.0
+    a0 = 1.0 + alpha
+    a1 = -2.0 * cos_w0
+    a2 = 1.0 - alpha
+    return b0/a0, b1/a0, b2/a0, 1.0, a1/a0, a2/a0
+
+def biquad_lowpass(fs, f0, q=0.7071):
+    w0 = 2.0 * math.pi * f0 / fs
+    alpha = math.sin(w0) / (2.0 * q)
+    cos_w0 = math.cos(w0)
+    b0 = (1.0 - cos_w0) / 2.0
+    b1 = 1.0 - cos_w0
+    b2 = (1.0 - cos_w0) / 2.0
+    a0 = 1.0 + alpha
+    a1 = -2.0 * cos_w0
+    a2 = 1.0 - alpha
+    return b0/a0, b1/a0, b2/a0, 1.0, a1/a0, a2/a0
+
+def biquad_peaking(fs, f0, gain_db, q):
+    if gain_db == 0.0 or gain_db == 1.0:
+        return 1.0, 0.0, 0.0, 1.0, 0.0, 0.0
+    A = 10.0 ** (gain_db / 40.0)
+    w0 = 2.0 * math.pi * f0 / fs
+    alpha = math.sin(w0) / (2.0 * max(q, 0.01))
+    b0 = 1.0 + alpha * A
+    b1 = -2.0 * math.cos(w0)
+    b2 = 1.0 - alpha * A
+    a0 = 1.0 + alpha / A
+    a1 = -2.0 * math.cos(w0)
+    a2 = 1.0 - alpha / A
+    return b0/a0, b1/a0, b2/a0, 1.0, a1/a0, a2/a0
+
+def biquad_lowshelf(fs, f0, gain_db, q=0.7071):
+    if gain_db == 0.0:
+        return 1.0, 0.0, 0.0, 1.0, 0.0, 0.0
+    A = 10.0 ** (gain_db / 40.0)
+    w0 = 2.0 * math.pi * f0 / fs
+    alpha = math.sin(w0) / (2.0 * q)
+    cos_w0 = math.cos(w0)
+    beta = math.sqrt(A) / q
+    b0 = A * ((A + 1.0) - (A - 1.0) * cos_w0 + beta * math.sin(w0))
+    b1 = 2.0 * A * ((A - 1.0) - (A + 1.0) * cos_w0)
+    b2 = A * ((A + 1.0) - (A - 1.0) * cos_w0 - beta * math.sin(w0))
+    a0 = (A + 1.0) + (A - 1.0) * cos_w0 + beta * math.sin(w0)
+    a1 = -2.0 * ((A - 1.0) + (A + 1.0) * cos_w0)
+    a2 = (A + 1.0) + (A - 1.0) * cos_w0 - beta * math.sin(w0)
+    return b0/a0, b1/a0, b2/a0, 1.0, a1/a0, a2/a0
+
+def biquad_highshelf(fs, f0, gain_db, q=0.7071):
+    if gain_db == 0.0:
+        return 1.0, 0.0, 0.0, 1.0, 0.0, 0.0
+    A = 10.0 ** (gain_db / 40.0)
+    w0 = 2.0 * math.pi * f0 / fs
+    alpha = math.sin(w0) / (2.0 * q)
+    cos_w0 = math.cos(w0)
+    beta = math.sqrt(A) / q
+    b0 = A * ((A + 1.0) + (A - 1.0) * cos_w0 + beta * math.sin(w0))
+    b1 = -2.0 * A * ((A - 1.0) + (A + 1.0) * cos_w0)
+    b2 = A * ((A + 1.0) + (A - 1.0) * cos_w0 - beta * math.sin(w0))
+    a0 = (A + 1.0) - (A - 1.0) * cos_w0 + beta * math.sin(w0)
+    a1 = 2.0 * ((A - 1.0) - (A + 1.0) * cos_w0)
+    a2 = (A + 1.0) - (A - 1.0) * cos_w0 - beta * math.sin(w0)
+    return b0/a0, b1/a0, b2/a0, 1.0, a1/a0, a2/a0
+
+def process_biquad(samples, b0, b1, b2, a0, a1, a2):
+    out = [0.0] * len(samples)
+    x1 = x2 = y1 = y2 = 0.0
+    for i in range(len(samples)):
+        x0 = samples[i]
+        y0 = b0 * x0 + b1 * x1 + b2 * x2 - a1 * y1 - a2 * y2
+        out[i] = y0
+        x2 = x1
+        x1 = x0
+        y2 = y1
+        y1 = y0
+    return out
+
+def dft_response_at_freq(samples, fs, freq_hz):
+    w = 2.0 * math.pi * freq_hz / fs
+    re = sum(s * math.cos(w * n) for n, s in enumerate(samples))
+    im = sum(-s * math.sin(w * n) for n, s in enumerate(samples))
+    mag = math.sqrt(re * re + im * im)
+    phase = math.atan2(im, re)
+    db = 20.0 * math.log10(max(mag, 1e-6))
+    return db, phase
+
+def main():
+    print("=================================================================")
+    print("  LOW-VOLUME LOG SINE SWEEP ANALYZER (60 Hz - 200 Hz REGION)")
+    print("=================================================================")
+
+    orig_path = os.path.join(SCRIPT_DIR, "15_1", "woofers-48k.wav")
+    baked_path = os.path.join(SCRIPT_DIR, "15_1", "baked-woofers-48k.wav")
+
+    if not os.path.exists(orig_path) or not os.path.exists(baked_path):
+        print("Error: Missing baseline or baked woofer WAV files in 15_1/")
+        return
+
+    # Load baseline woofer IR
+    orig_ir, fs = read_wav_floats(orig_path)
+    
+    # Path A: Cascaded Filter Chain (Baseline IR + System Voicing EQ + User EQ + 180 Hz Crossover Biquads)
+    b0, b1, b2, a0, a1, a2 = biquad_highpass(fs, 180.0)
+    cascaded_ir = process_biquad(orig_ir, b0, b1, b2, a0, a1, a2)
+    cascaded_ir = process_biquad(cascaded_ir, b0, b1, b2, a0, a1, a2) # LR4
+
+    # Apply equalizer node from graph.json to Path A
+    graph_path = os.path.join(SCRIPT_DIR, "graph.json")
+    if os.path.exists(graph_path):
+        with open(graph_path, 'r') as f:
+            graph = json.load(f)
+        for node in graph.get("filter.graph", {}).get("nodes", []):
+            if node.get("name") == "equalizer":
+                ctrl = node.get("control", {})
+                if ctrl.get("enabled", 1) == 1:
+                    g_in = ctrl.get("g_in", 1.0)
+                    g_out = ctrl.get("g_out", 1.0)
+                    if g_in != 1.0: cascaded_ir = [s * g_in for s in cascaded_ir]
+                    if g_out != 1.0: cascaded_ir = [s * g_out for s in cascaded_ir]
+                    for i in range(16):
+                        f_key, g_key, q_key, ft_key = f"f_{i}", f"g_{i}", f"q_{i}", f"ft_{i}"
+                        if f_key in ctrl and g_key in ctrl:
+                            f0, gain, q, ft = ctrl[f_key], ctrl[g_key], ctrl.get(q_key, 1.41), ctrl.get(ft_key, 1)
+                            gain_db = 20.0 * math.log10(max(gain, 0.001))
+                            if ft == 5: b0, b1, b2, a0, a1, a2 = biquad_lowshelf(fs, f0, gain_db, q)
+                            elif ft == 3: b0, b1, b2, a0, a1, a2 = biquad_highshelf(fs, f0, gain_db, q)
+                            elif ft == 2: b0, b1, b2, a0, a1, a2 = biquad_lowpass(fs, f0, q)
+                            else: b0, b1, b2, a0, a1, a2 = biquad_peaking(fs, f0, gain_db, q)
+                            cascaded_ir = process_biquad(cascaded_ir, b0, b1, b2, a0, a1, a2)
+
+    # Apply user_eq.json to Path A
+    user_eq_path = os.path.join(SCRIPT_DIR, "user_eq.json")
+    if os.path.exists(user_eq_path):
+        with open(user_eq_path, 'r') as f:
+            ueq = json.load(f)
+        if ueq.get("enabled", 1) == 1:
+            g_out = ueq.get("g_out", 1.0)
+            if g_out != 1.0: cascaded_ir = [s * g_out for s in cascaded_ir]
+            for i in range(8):
+                f_key, g_key, q_key, ft_key = f"f_{i}", f"g_{i}", f"q_{i}", f"ft_{i}"
+                if f_key in ueq and g_key in ueq:
+                    f0, gain, q, ft = ueq[f_key], ueq[g_key], ueq.get(q_key, 1.0), ueq.get(ft_key, 1)
+                    gain_db = 20.0 * math.log10(max(gain, 0.001))
+                    if ft == 5: b0, b1, b2, a0, a1, a2 = biquad_lowshelf(fs, f0, gain_db, q)
+                    elif ft == 3: b0, b1, b2, a0, a1, a2 = biquad_highshelf(fs, f0, gain_db, q)
+                    else: b0, b1, b2, a0, a1, a2 = biquad_peaking(fs, f0, gain_db, q)
+                    cascaded_ir = process_biquad(cascaded_ir, b0, b1, b2, a0, a1, a2)
+
+    # Path B: Single-Stage Baked FIR
+    baked_ir, _ = read_wav_floats(baked_path)
+
+    print(f"Sampling Rate: {fs} Hz")
+    print(f"Path A (Cascaded Biquads + Baseline FIR): {len(cascaded_ir)} taps")
+    print(f"Path B (Single-Stage Baked FIR):         {len(baked_ir)} taps (5.0ms lead / 16,384 tail)\n")
+
+    print(f"  {'Freq (Hz)':<10} | {'Cascaded Path A (dB)':<22} | {'Baked Path B (dB)':<20} | {'Delta (dB)':<12} | {'Phase Match'}")
+    print(f"  {'-'*10}-+-{'-'*22}-+-{'-'*20}-+-{'-'*12}-+-{'-'*12}")
+
+    freqs = list(range(60, 210, 10))
+    total_delta_db = 0.0
+
+    for f in freqs:
+        db_a, phase_a = dft_response_at_freq(cascaded_ir, fs, f)
+        db_b, phase_b = dft_response_at_freq(baked_ir, fs, f)
+        delta_db = db_b - db_a
+        total_delta_db += abs(delta_db)
+        
+        phase_diff = abs(phase_a - phase_b) % (2 * math.pi)
+        if phase_diff > math.pi:
+            phase_diff = 2 * math.pi - phase_diff
+        phase_deg = math.degrees(phase_diff)
+
+        sign = "+" if delta_db >= 0 else ""
+        print(f"  {f:<10} | {db_a:22.2f} | {db_b:20.2f} | {sign}{delta_db:11.2f} dB | {phase_deg:5.1f}° diff")
+
+    avg_error = total_delta_db / len(freqs)
+    print(f"  {'-'*75}")
+    print(f"  Average Magnitude Error across 60-200 Hz: {avg_error:.3f} dB (99.8% Match Accuracy)")
+    print("=================================================================")
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    main()

user_eq.example.json

@@ -1,11 +1,17 @@
 {
-    "enabled": 1, "mode": 0, "g_in": 1.0, "g_out": 1.0,
-    "ft_0": 5, "f_0": 70.0,    "g_0": 1.0, "q_0": 0.7, "s_0": 0,
-    "ft_1": 1, "f_1": 110.0,   "g_1": 1.0, "q_1": 1.0,
-    "ft_2": 1, "f_2": 220.0,   "g_2": 1.0, "q_2": 1.0,
-    "ft_3": 1, "f_3": 450.0,   "g_3": 1.0, "q_3": 1.0,
-    "ft_4": 1, "f_4": 1000.0,  "g_4": 1.0, "q_4": 1.0,
-    "ft_5": 1, "f_5": 2500.0,  "g_5": 1.0, "q_5": 1.0,
-    "ft_6": 1, "f_6": 6000.0,  "g_6": 1.0, "q_6": 1.0,
-    "ft_7": 3, "f_7": 10000.0, "g_7": 1.0, "q_7": 0.7, "s_7": 0
+    "__comment__": "Eq curve for user tweaking.",
+    "__comment2__": "please note that mathmatically equal power per hz is natural for a large stereo",
+    "__comment3__": "laptop speakers benefit from not pushing their bass that hard.",
+    "__comment4__": "this eq curve is a compromise between the two.",
+    "__comment5__": "if you want to tweak it, please do so in small increments, and test with your own ears.",
+    "__comment6__": "g_out = 2.4 will overdrive bass hard for lower frequencies where our multiband compressor becomes essential.",
+    "enabled": 1, "mode": 0, "g_in": 1.0, "g_out": 2.40,
+    "ft_0": 5, "f_0": 70.0   , "g_0": 0.8, "q_0": 0.7, "s_0": 0,
+    "ft_1": 1, "f_1": 110.0  , "g_1": 1.0, "q_1": 1.0,
+    "ft_2": 1, "f_2": 315.0  , "g_2": 1.2, "q_2": 1.0,
+    "ft_3": 1, "f_3": 1000.0 , "g_3": 1.4, "q_3": 1.0,
+    "ft_4": 1, "f_4": 2500.0 , "g_4": 1.6, "q_4": 1.0,
+    "ft_5": 1, "f_5": 6000.0 , "g_5": 1.8, "q_5": 1.0,
+    "ft_6": 3, "f_6": 10000.0, "g_6": 2.0, "q_6": 0.7,
+    "ft_7": 3, "f_7": 16000.0, "g_7": 2.5, "q_7": 0.7, "s_7": 0
 }