001 - EQ Can Either Make Your Mix Great or Destroy It
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In today's episode, we discuss the ins and outs of using EQ.  You'll learn about the following topics: Boosting vs. cutting EQ The differences between coloration EQ and utility EQ How gain structure and gain staging effects EQ (and destroys your mix) Low end EQ problems High and Low pass filters to clean up a mix Understanding the EQ relationship between instruments in your mix EQ masking EQing in solo vs in the full mix Tools that will help you EQ Mixing mid range EQ in terms of stereo vs mono   For more information on gain staging, download Tom's book The Gain Changer here.
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