#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 … Read More
Eqing snare drums
#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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
How to tame excess resonances
#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 … Read More
Subtractive eq tips
#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 frequency. … Read More
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 … Read More
Creating warmth with EQ
#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 … Read More
How to add air to your mix
#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 … Read More
How to EQ your reverb
#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. … Read More