A new video from me where I talk about multiband compression vs dynamic EQ, how they’re different and why you might choose one over the other.

I show you how I'm using both on my vocal chain, in multiple instances, and discuss why each one...

The fifth in this EQing series of long-form video tutorials aimed at beginners, I cover pianos and how to make them fit in a mix with guitars.

We talk about common frequency ranges for piano and the requirements for different...

Let's talk about EQing electric guitars!

The fourth in this EQing series of long-form video tutorials aimed at beginners, I cover electric guitars. We talk about common frequency ranges to go to and gives you a framework for listening that makes...

Following on from the last blog post, this week I'm talking about Eqing snare drum.

Here, I use a different method for finding the right frequency to cut or boost by using a Neve style of channel strip plugin.

This is a deep dive...

I remember how frustrating it can be to EQ but not know what you should be listening for or how to know how much to cut or boost!

In this video, I offer a couple of workflow tips to help you be more confident in your decisions around...

Spectrum analyzers are often taken for granted. They feature in many EQ plugins and are a handy guide to help you find problem frequencies and we rarely question the default settings under the hood.

They're a great tool for...

Just when you think you've seen it all, along comes something that you wonder how you could ever live without.

Eventide's brand new SplitEQ plugin was launched a few days ago and I took it for a test drive.

When I try out new plugins I need to...

A very powerful, yet often confusing EQ technique, mid side processing is a tool you can use to create clarity and separation when mixing. Mid side EQ processes the stereo field differently to a regular stereo EQ and allows you to adjust...

 This is a common question that many beginners ask when learning to mix music, does EQ go before compression or after?

Most will probably think that EQ always goes first, but not necessarily. There’s a little process I go through that...

Automatic equalization sounds like a time saving no brainer but can the intelligent equalizer called Gullfoss really do as good a job as our ears? 

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