The equalizer: one of the most important tools in the world of music production. There are a lot of equalizers out there and whether analog or digital they all have one task: to turn the volume of a specific range of frequencies up or down. It's a simple concept but there's a lot to unpack. Let's find out how we can use equalizers to shape our mixes and productions.
Whether you're listening to music, mixing a track or making a live recording, if you want to shape the frequency balance you need an equalizer.
So you know about the low, mid and high frequencies, but there's much more to it! Learn about 'boxiness', 'low punch', 'presence' and much more.
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