How to Use an Equalizer (9-Hour Course)

Get the accompanying resources here: In this video I walk you through everything you need to know about EQ, I’m not leaving any stone unturned. We’re covering how to EQ any instrument, stock vs. premium EQ plugins, frequency masking, how to nail the low-end, midrange, and top-end as well as a unique method for applying EQ. Watch me next: Watch this to master compression: Struggle to use reference tracks? Watch this: Watch this to create louder masters without distortion: Chapters Introduction 0:00:00 - 0:02:36 What is an EQ? 0:02:36 - 0:08:17 What is the Frequency Spectrum? 0:08:17 - 0:24:40 The Anatomy of an EQ (And Terminology) 0:24:40 - 0:33:47 What an EQ CAN Do (The 4 Goals of EQ) 0:33:47 - 0:38:47 What an EQ CAN’T Do (The 5 Pitfalls of Mixing) 0:38:47 - 0:49:15 Tool #1 - The Balance Chart 0:49:15- 1:03:44 Tool #2 - Ear Training 1:03:44 - 1:16:35 Tool #3 - Sweep EQ 1:16:35 - 2:07:07 Tool #4 - Reference Tracks 2:07:07 - 2:38:25 Tool #5 - Gain Staging 2:38:25 - 2:52:46 The A/B Test Method 2:52:46 - 3:02:00 The Philosophy Behind a Good EQ Balance 3:02:00- 3:14:24 What Are the Different EQ’s? 3:14:24- 3:40:42 How to EQ an Entire Mix (The Chef Method) 3:40:42 - 3:45:48 Step 1 - Clean Your Tracks 3:45:48- 4:10:27 Step 2 - Enhance Your Tracks 4:10:27- 4:46:10 Step 2.5 - Balance Your Tracks 4:46:10- 4:55:58 Step 3 - Balance Your Mix’s Tone 4:55:58 - 5:16:53 Step 4 - Blend Your Instruments 5:16:53 -5:47:47 Step 5 - Make Your Final Tweaks 5:47:47 - 5:57:07 Why is My Mix So Muddy? Why is My Mix So Thin? 5:57:07 - 6:08:33 Why Does My Mix Sound Bad Everywhere Else? 6:08:33 - 6:20:32 What is Mixing in Mono? Should I Do It? 6:20:32 - 6:28:47 Can I Use EQ Presets? 6:28:47- 6:34:19 Do I Have to Buy Nice Gear to Get a Good Sound? 6:34:19 - 6:41:48 How Do I Use a Dynamic EQ? 6:41:48 - 6:52:58 How Do I Use a Smart EQ? 6:52:58 - 7:07:24 Mixing Low End (Kick and Bass) 7:07:24 - 7:32:33 EQ Tips - Drum Set 7:32:33 - 8:04:14 EQ Tips - Electric Guitar 8:04:14- 8:20:29 EQ Tips - Acoustic Guitar 8:20:29 - 8:43:52 EQ Tips - Piano 8:43:52 - 8:58:56 EQ Tips - Vocals / Harmonies 8:58:56 - 9:25:49 EQ Tips - Different Genres 9:25:49 - 9:34:42 Outro 9:34:42 - 9:36:24