What does it mean?
For a bell filter, higher Q means a narrower band. In a resonant filter, its meaning and the amount of emphasis depend on the design.
ExampleLow Q shapes a broad character; high Q helps target a narrow resonance.
Audio glossary
A measure of a filter's sharpness or bandwidth.
For a bell filter, higher Q means a narrower band. In a resonant filter, its meaning and the amount of emphasis depend on the design.