2012年1月3日 · When applying EQ, cutting is always better than boosting. If equalization is the process of increasing or reducing the volume of certain bands of frequencies then reducing certain frequencies should reduce the RMS level, correct?

How do you know if you should boost or cut when sculpting EQ? Learn when to do each, and how to set the most effective subtractive vs. additive EQ parameters for your mix.

2019年11月4日 · Let’s start with cutting, or Subtractive EQ. When cutting frequencies, it is generally better to start by cutting a frequency with a narrow Q or bandwidth. This is because of 2 reasons; 1. When we cut with a narrow Q, it is harder for the human ear to perceive that something was actually removed, resulting in a more natural sounding corrective EQ.

This free downloadable EQ Cheat Sheet will help you understand the basic frequencies and settings for applying EQ to your mix! Feel free to bookmark this page or print your own copy to reference any time you’re working on a song!

Equalization, more commonly referred to as EQ, is an essential part of tone sculpting and music production. Essentially, an EQ is a filter that allows you to boost or cut certain frequencies in your guitar signal. EQs usually have a set of sliders / knobs, each targeting a specific frequency band.

2017年1月13日 · When you boost or cut your audio using an EQ there's more going on to the signal than just increasing or decreasing the gain at chosen parts of the audio spectrum. This article explains what happens to your precious sound when you boost or cut so you can apply your EQ with expert care.

2025年3月10日 · Acoustic EQ can help clean up noise, create space for other tracks, and ultimately yield a more balanced tone for your acoustic guitar. Begin with a high pass at 70Hz with a 24dB/oct slope to filter out inaudible and unwanted noise, …

2021年9月20日 · Cut when a track has "too much ___." Boost when a track "needs more ___." I've been producing for 8 years, and I've never really thought about it, but that's precisely how I …

2014年4月25日 · One of the most important aspects of mixing is using EQ to “carve out” a specific frequency range for instruments so they don’t conflict with each other. If instruments have their own sonic space, it’s easier to hear each instrument’s unique …

2012年7月27日 · Phase distortion is a likely culprit. Try changing Pro-Q to a higher latency mode and compare results. It happens because with non-phase-linear EQs, the phase relationships are altered by boosts and cuts.