Facts of Eq #1

So as most of you know, you can’t mix a track without Equlaizing (more commonly known as EQing or EQ). Well here is a basic tip you need to keep in mind. EQ works best when removing parts of the frequency than adding to it. Now there is always a use for boosting frequencies, but there are generally only two (2) major uses.

The first being Sound Design, the second and most common one is for creating clarity.

If I will be honest, I don't really use EQ for Sound Design (called SD from this point on, toooooo many letters to type lol.); but I know how to do it. EQ for SD is exaggerative. You take a clip or sample and Create drastic fluctuations in the sample's frequencies to create a sound you desire. For instance, you take a simple thing as a Toilet Flushing, idea courtesy of Curtiss King (click on his name to see the video he did on this.) You remove and boost until all that is left is what you want to be heard.

The most common of uses is to bring clarity or blending sounds into the track. For instance, you have a snare drum and a bass playing at the same time. The bass is hitting so hard that is over taking the snare. The simplest thing is to make a high pass filter and cut the higher frequencies where the Snare may sit and cut them. Likewise, on the flip side, you can create a low pass filter and cut the low end out of the snare's sample. This way none of the frequencies overlap by much and the snare can cut through the mix. A prime example of this is from the man Lifestyledidit who can go further into depth.

Thanks for your time,

Stay Blessed,
Mic-Key