Are you trying to learn how to mix and master in FL Studio, Ableton or another DAW, but feel like you’re not getting anywhere? Does your mix sound muddy, muffled or unclear? This tutorial will show you the only 10 mixing EQ tips you’ll ever need in order to get a crisp, clear, and professional-sounding mix. EQ is perhaps the single most important mixing tool available to you as a music producer.
EQ doesn’t have to be difficult. In fact, people often make this a lot more difficult than it has to be. When EQ’ing a sound, try to keep it simple. Remember, it’s all about frequencies. You want to make room for every sound in the mix so that they cut through clearly without clashing with each other.
Learning how to EQ in FL Studio or another DAW will take time, and you won’t be an expert after watching this video. However, these 10 EQ tips are among the most important tips I can give you when it comes to getting a clean and professional-sounding mix. Beginners often tend to make the same EQ mistakes, and by following these simple EQ tips you should see a noticeable difference in your mix right away.
I’ve been teaching musicians and music producers for many years, and after reviewing thousands of tracks, I know what EQ mistakes people tend to struggle with the most.
Learning how to use EQ properly is the first step toward becoming good at mixing and mastering. If you find it difficult to use EQ properly, then I’m confident that you’ll find this FL Studio beginner tutorial helpful. I’ve included my top 10 mixing tips when it comes to EQ, including a bonus tip towards the end of the video.
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00:00 introduction - EQ tips and tricks
00:10 Tip #1 EQ while the whole mix is playing
00:28 Tip #2 Removing unwanted frequencies with EQ is better than boosting the good ones
01:05 Tip #3 Avoid massive cuts and boost when applying EQ to a sound
01:30 Tip #4 Use EQ to make room for the low-end in your mix
02:02 Tip #5 Don’t EQ blindly. Always have a reason for what you’re doing
02:16 Tip #6 Use EQ to low-cut reverb
02:40 Tip #7 Beware of unintended side effects when using EQ
02:50 Tip #8 Use EQ to help your vocals cut through in the mix
03:26 Tip #9 Cut narrow & Boost wide when using EQ
03:44: Tip #10 Be careful with EQ when mastering
04:05: Bonus Tip: Things to keep in mind...
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