Learn more about this often misunderstood tool, which mixing engineers and bedroom producers alike can utilize to full effect.
Tag: EQ
5 Tips for Getting Punchier Kicks (That Sound Like Com Truise!)
Want your kick drums to cut through your mix more aggressively without making a muddy mess? Here’s how to get that Com Truise-esque punch!
Mixing for the Forest (Not the Trees)
The ancient conundrum that has plagued mixing engineers since the dawn of time: focus on the details or a bird’s eye view? Let’s find out.
A Beginner’s Guide to Mastering Your Music: Using EQ
Looking to get started mastering your own tracks? It’s going to take a lot of tries, but here’s some helpful info on using EQ as a start.
Why Loud Bass Is So Problematic in a Mix
Bass frequencies can really mess up your mix, here’s why, how, and what you can do about it whether you’re mixing or mastering your audio.
Shelf EQ vs. Bell EQ: When and How to Use Them Both
Understanding the differences between these two types of Equalization can help you sculpt your mixes like a radio-ready professional.
An Introduction to Mastering Hip-Hop and Pop Music
While most artists send their tracks out to a pro for mastering, you can achieve a decent result yourself with some focused experimenting.
Why Singers Need to Learn to “Self-EQ” With Their Vocals
What does that mean? It means not having to rely on engineers for clarity in your vocals, and taking control of the way your voice is mixed.
How to EQ an Acoustic vs. Electric Guitar
If you find yourself dealing with different guitar signals, here’s a primer on how to EQ acoustics versus electrics in your mix.
How to Create a Vocal Chain From Start to Finish
Using processing tools like EQ, delay, reverb, and compression, here’s how to get a solid mix on your lead vocal takes in just a few steps.