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How to Use an Equalizer

Course Intro What is an EQ? What Is the Frequency Spectrum? The Anatomy of an EQ (And Terminology) Quiz – Anatomy of an EQ

What an EQ CAN Do (The 4 Goals of EQ) What an EQ CAN'T Do (The 5 Pitfalls of Mixing) Quiz - What CAN and CAN'T an EQ Do?

Intro Tool #1: The Balance Chart Activity – Balance Chart Tool #2: Ear Training Activity – Ear Training Tool #3: Sweep EQ (part 1) Tool #3: Sweep EQ (part 2) Activity – Sweep EQ Tool #4: Reference Tracks (part 1) Tool #4: Reference Tracks (part 2) Tool #4: Reference Tracks (part 3) Activity - Reference Tracks Tool #5: Gain Staging

The "A/B Test" Method The Philosophy Behind a Good EQ Balance What Are The Different Kinds of EQs? Quiz - The Different Kinds of EQ

Imagine a Chef... Step 1: Clean Your Tracks Step 2: Enhance Your Tracks Step 2.5: Balance Your Tracks Step 3: Balance Your Mix's Tone Step 4: Blend Your Instruments Step 5: Make Your Final Tweaks Activity - Chef Method

Why Is My Mix So Muddy? Why Is My Mix So Thin? Why Does My Mix Sound Bad Everywhere Else? What Is Mixing In Mono? Should I Do It? Can I Use EQ Presets? Do I Have To Buy Nice Gear To Get a Good Sound? How Do I Use a Dynamic EQ? How Do I Use a Smart EQ? How Do I Use My Analog EQ?

EQ Tips - Vocals/Harmonies EQ Tips - Low End (Kick and Bass) EQ Tips - Drum Set EQ Tips - Electric Guitar EQ Tips - Acoustic Guitar EQ Tips - Piano EQ Tips - Different Genres

Live Mix Activity - Full Mix Getting to Pro

Quiz – Anatomy of an EQ

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