equalizer on catalina

Having the exact same issue since upgrading, also really don't like the layout of the new Music App, I cannot even access my iTunes library from my other computer. There is a Free App that you can download on your computer that works great. It is called EQ Mac2 it works great.

I also have updated to Catalina the other day, and i have the same problem, what i am experiencing that the dot colour inside each preset is missing once equaliser is launched, therefore it's in the off mode even with the on showing activated with the usual check box, this is another example of Apple not checking their software properly before unleashing it onto the public, i have rolled back to Mojave through Time Machine to listen to my Music, i have also noticed Launchpad Apps rearranging themselves, and Library folders being in the wrong place. OS Catalina is too full of bugs for me.

10.15.2 update has fixed it. Great

Found a work around here: https://macreports.com/mac-music-app-equalizer-not-working-fix/

Not exactly the answer I wanted, but at least there's a way to set the equalizer for all songs at once.

I have a similar problem. Starting Music in Catalina and any song plays without the equalizer. The equalizer window shows the equalizer turned on but having no effect. If I uncheck then recheck the "on" box it suddenly works. Next time I start Music, back to no equalizer. Bug.

Same problem using Catalina 10.15.2. Very annoying. I noticed that when playing Apple Music Radio Stations. If I'm playing a song and I turn the EQ on and then skip the song, the EQ says it's on but turns off. You can clearly tell by the sound difference. However, if i just let the radio station play without skipping songs, when the next song comes on the EQ is still on.

It's great that there is other apps out there but not in the App Store, I have noticed other apps failing too, Apple should be embarrassed to expect it's customers to upgrade their computers to substandard software developed by substandard writers, Catalina in my opinion is a disaster made worse by over looking the obvious. Big question is did they listen to the Beta users? answer, probably not.

Yes, i have the same issue. Set it, and net song it drops off.

Apple! Fix please!

Are you sure?Updadet yesterday,no effect,the same problem:(

macbook pro touch 2017

Any news on this issue?

I am using Catalina 10.15.2 and still face this problem. Haven't tried calling Apple support, but as seen here, that will solve nothing.

Help?

I'm having the same issue and it's very irritating. I called apple and they said just wait for the next update.