52 Reason / Record Tips - Week 40: EQ Tips for the Best Mixes

The biggest irony for mix engineers is that mixing songs is not really about
"mixing" at all. In fact, it's often more about creating separation and unique
space between tracks than it is about mixing things into one homogenous mush
of sound. If done correctly, a properly EQ'd mix sounds clear and polished.
The bass drum has punch and isn't fighting with the bass guitar. The synths
on the top end sparkle without detracting from the distorted guitar sound.
If done incorrectly, a poorly EQ'd mix sounds like a jumble of instruments all
fighting for the same sonic space (with none of them winning). This week
we'll cover how to approach EQ'ing tracks in your mix for the best results.
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