First let me qualify this by saying, I’m NOT an engineer, I have friends that are, and I ask them tons of questions when I have them.
That said, I get a lot of folks asking me about EQ/Mixing, and I have plans to have my buddies share some tips on this site when their schedules permit.
But my general advice is always “use your ears”. With all the tools we have now, it’s easy to try and dial in the perfect mix, but the bottom line is you gotta do what sounds good, of course it always helps to have a general baseline so to speak.
I’ve seen a few different EQ charts around, some easier to read than others, but this one is nice for a quick general idea of sounds and frequencies (not saying it’s the best chart)
So for a general push in the right direction or to have a general idea of where different sounds should sit or what frequencies will boost/cut them in a mix, checkout this chart from Future Music. I thought it was pretty cool and easy to use. Of course this isn’t going to give you a crash master course in how to eq like the pros, but it’s a nice foundation I think.
You can checkout the post over on Future Music post A Club Tracks Frequency Map
any eq tips, resources or general advice for the community?
leave a comment below.
Cool chart.. Thanks ! Im always looking for different technics.
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saintjoe Reply:
November 17th, 2010 at 6:14 pm
@DJ Jambone, word, thanks for checkin it out
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thanx 4 this man, its gna b of much help
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saintjoe Reply:
November 17th, 2010 at 6:32 pm
@Vee, no doubt fam!
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I think this one is a nice general reference. A point to start from. Thanks.
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saintjoe Reply:
November 18th, 2010 at 7:18 am
@Antoine, cool man, enjoy
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Man! This is Perfect! Thanks!
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saintjoe Reply:
November 18th, 2010 at 7:18 am
@reese6771, glad you like it, I thought it was cool.
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Hey Saintjoe,
Here’s a few EQ resources I’ve collected over the years.
INTERACTIVE FREQUENCY CHART:
http://www.independentrecording.net/irn/resources/freqchart/images/main_chart.jpg
TRICK FOR LEARNING THE SOUND OF FREQUENCIES:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hK7i4OK05Z0&feature=player_embedded
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hK7i4OK05Z0&feature=player_embedded
HIGH PASS EQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jplsPHDAgQU
http://therecordingrevolution.com/2010/07/26/the-fastest-way-to-clean-up-your-mix/
http://www.indabamusic.com/studio_access/philmoffa/blog/7960-hi-passin-me-by
EQ BASICS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Amq9ObJpIAg
http://www.youtube.com/user/AIRtutorials#p/a/u/3/41nEBIUBAHU
http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/jul01/articles/equalisers1.asp
http://www.hometracked.com/2008/01/31/eq-cut-narrow-boost-wide/
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saintjoe Reply:
November 18th, 2010 at 7:22 am
@F.L. Freeman, Audio Engineer/ Mixer – 111 Entertainment LLC, dope bro, thanks for sharing!!
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Good Lookin, that’s hella helpful.
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saintjoe Reply:
November 18th, 2010 at 7:22 am
@Digg Dugg, word, glad to help!
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Hey Saintjoe,
Here’s the link to the interactive EQ Frequency chart… click on the link that says “Free interactive user applet”
The second link here is for a chart that can be printed
INTERACTIVE FREQUENCY CHART:
http://www.independentrecording.net/irn/resources/index.php
http://www.independentrecording.net/irn/resources/freqchart/images/main_chart.jpg
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saintjoe Reply:
November 18th, 2010 at 7:23 am
@F.L. Freeman, Audio Engineer/ Mixer – 111 Entertainment LLC, nice man! that’s what I love about this community
Folks wiling to share resources and tips!
thanks again!
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EDAYE Reply:
November 22nd, 2010 at 10:36 pm
@F.L. Freeman, Audio Engineer/ Mixer – 111 Entertainment LLC,
WOW this is one of the best portals I have seen! Excellent tutorials and charts to help navigate things. I am still refining techniques and any info is appreciated..
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saintjoe Reply:
November 22nd, 2010 at 11:14 pm
@EDAYE, indeed!
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Thanks, for the chart. Every little bit helps, right?
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saintjoe Reply:
November 18th, 2010 at 7:19 am
@William, word man, that’s how I feel.
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A nice chart and good to learn from. One tip that may help others, mute the sound on 3nd track,listen to what you have created, once or twice, unmute 3rd track and if, only if, it still sounds good, make 3rd track, repeat the mute again. once you get the hang of this, you wont have to mute till the 4th track and so on. Keep Smiling. Jock
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saintjoe Reply:
November 18th, 2010 at 7:19 am
@Jock, nice tip man, that’s what it’s all about, finding different tips and techniques to help man, thanks again.
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Nice reference chart bro. Thanks.
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saintjoe Reply:
November 18th, 2010 at 11:56 am
@Madbull Studios, cool man, thanks for checkin it out, I thought it was kinda useful.
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