#AudiotentTip 205. Low/High Frequency Lift.Sometimes a simple eq lift is all you need to transform a sound from thin to large and punchy. Try this out on bass, drums or a master bus. Our favourite ...
#AudiotentTip 170. EQing Snare Drums.Here’s a few quick tips on how to eq a snare drum. Start with rolling off the extreme lows so that the snare isn’t interfering with your kick and sub bass. Some...
How to make your bass sound bigger
#AudiotentTip 166. Bass Cut.Cutting the low frequencies to make your bass sound bigger doesn’t seem like an obvious decision. However, if your low end is muddy and has too much sub energy, a simple...
How to widen a synth using mid side processing
#AudiotentTip 158. Synth Widening.A good way to add additional width to your stereo synth is to use a simple side eq technique. Using a mid/side compatible equaliser, boost a few decibels in the mi...
#AudiotentTip 147. Excess Resonances.One aspect that separates a professional sounding mix down from the average is the excess amount of frequency build ups. Those high resonances are making music ...
#AudiotentTip 142. Subtractive EQ.Surgical removal of harsh, muddy or unpleasant frequencies should be a priority when equalising sounds. Choose a narrower Q value to target a very specific frequen...
Our top 4 ways to improve your kick definition
#AudiotentTip 133. Kick Definition.There are a few frequency areas that could help improve your kick, if you treat them right.1) Sub (around 30-70 Hz) - a small boost here could add some pure weigh...
#AudiotentTip 124. Warmth.A key area for warmth in your music is 200-800hz. Too little in this area will make your instruments sound weak/thin. On the other hand, too much will clog up your mix. Ma...
#AudiotentTip 116. The Air Band.If your master needs sweetening in the top end. Try adding a small air band boost with a plugin such as Brainworx Maag EQ4. The 20khz & 40khz air band is smooth,...
#AudiotentTip 110. Reverb EQ Tip. Finding the right reverb for your mix could be challenging. However, there is much more we could do to achieve a professional, modern, 3d soundscape. I would like ...