Electronic Music Producer’s Guide: EQ
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0:39 Introduction
Multiplier welcomes you and discusses the ideas and techniques he will be exploring in this course.
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6:26 Low Cut / High Pass EQ
Learn why to do it, how to do it, and how steep should it be.
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3:08 Surgical EQ
Discover the trick to locating and removing unwanted resonances, demonstrated on a high hat.
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2:59 Gain Compensation
Multiplier shows you how to not let gain compensation fool you into thinking an EQ change improved a sound!
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5:40 Loudness Curves
Understanding loudness curves is critical to understanding how we as humans hear frequencies.
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3:20 Dynamics
This video looks at the relationship between EQ and dynamics.
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2:40 The Problem with Brickwall Filters
Get a quick look at why you don't usually use brickwall filters, and what you can use instead.
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3:39 Tuning Cutoff Frequency
Learn how it works, and whether or not you should.
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2:32 Modulated EQ
Some EQs are designed to be modulated, others not. Multiplier explains it all.
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3:44 Measuring & Matching EQ
Take the guesswork out of comparing EQ / tonal balances by scientifically measuring them and comparing to a reference.
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2:33 EQing to Pink Noise
Learn what is white noise, pink noise, and how and why we might EQ towards it.
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8:56 Linear Phase vs Minimum Phase EQ Pt. 1
Get an introduction to Minimum Phase vs Linear Phase EQ. Discover Pre / Post Ringing and the two main problems with Linear Phase.
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4:58 Linear Phase vs Minimum Phase EQ Pt. 2
Potential problems considered, when would you actually use Linear Phase EQ and what exactly is this
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3:20 EQ for Mixing
Explore four concepts and ideas for EQing when mixing.
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2:27 Shaping Tone
Learn about EQing for tone, and two tips for doing it better.
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3:33 Targeted Adjustments
Do you really need to, for example, notch out frequencies for the snare? Multiplier explains in detail.
Product Overview
Adam Pollard aka Multiplier, brings you the first of many series designed for the electronic music producer. In this series, Multiplier covers some basics and deeper sides of EQ, as well as how it’s utilized when producing electronic music.
Adam starts by welcoming you and gives an overview of what’s to come, and then jumps right in with videos on Low & High Pass EQ, Surgical EQ, how to be aware when compensating for Gain, understanding Loudness Curves, and the relationship between EQ and Dynamics.
Next, you’ll learn about some inherent problems when using Brickwall Filters, how to tune Cutoff Frequency, Modulating EQ, Measuring & Matching EQ, utilizing Pink Noise when EQing, and the differences between Linear Phase and Minimum Phase EQ.
Wrapping it all up, Multiplier explores concepts and ideas about using EQ when mixing, how to EQ for Tone, and explains how to notch out stubborn frequencies that are compromising a sound.
See the individual tutorial descriptions for more info. If you’re into producing electronic music and want some deeper tips and ideas about using EQ, this series will lead the way… Watch “Electronic Music Producer’s Guide: EQ” today.
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Reviews
Submitted 1 month ago
Great tut! Many thanks :-)
Found the Linear Phase vs. Minimum Phase lessons particularly helpful!
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Submitted 1 year ago
Keep this as a reference
This is a super useful course that you can revisit any time when mixing, and use as a reference, in case you are not sure how to approach a certain element of the track for example. Great tips, not to mention the way Fletcher-Munson curve is explained is brilliant! Great videos - short and to the point.
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Submitted 2 years ago
Very excellent explanation of EQ.
There are some things I knew already about EQing, but Multiplier had plenty of other tips to offer. I also enjoyed his lesson on the Fletcher-Munson curve as well as EQing to Pink Noise. Definitely a top class I'll be revisiting time and again.
I am a: Professional, Musician, Producer, Beat Maker, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer, Mastering Facility, FL Studio
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 2 years ago
Useful set of videos
Really nice to watch, very useful tips
I am a: Beginner, Musician, Producer, Audio Engineer, Cakewalk Sonar
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 2 years ago
Easy to follow
Easy to follow and entertaining.
I am a: Hobbyist, Producer, Beat Maker, Sound Designer, Bitwig Studio
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 2 years ago
Highly Educational!
I didn’t realize there was so much to know with regard to EQ’ng a track. Multiplier has “multiplied” my knowledge about EQ. I can’t wait for him to do a tutorial on compression.
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 2 years ago
Bread and butter.
Very clear and methodic
I am a: Semi-Pro, Musician, Cubase
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 2 years ago
Great series, not an intro to EQ, it goes much further than that
Wow, this series really surprised me in a positive way. First I thought, "another EQ basics tutorial". But it is certainly not that, it assumes you know the very basics of EQ and it builds upon that.
The series is a mix of different EQ related topics which are all very useful and gave me new insights.
What I mainly like is the analytical way everything is presented. Instead of saying "method A is better than method B" he also shows with examples and spectrograms why that is actually the case. Very good!
I can really advice this series to anyone that knows the very basics of EQ! Even if you are not using Ableton, because most of the things are about EQ itself and not about Ableton in particular.
I am a: Beginner, Hobbyist, Ableton Live, Logic Pro
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 2 years ago
Anyone in Production...
This video series was fun to watch. Only an hour long, but packed with useful tips, tricks and plenty of listening examples. Anyone working in music production can gain knowledge, become more creative, and of course turn their confidence up a notch when it comes to using EQ.
I am a: Professional, Musician, Producer, Audio Engineer, Sound for Film/TV
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Reviews
Submitted 1 month ago
Great tut! Many thanks :-)
Found the Linear Phase vs. Minimum Phase lessons particularly helpful!
Submitted 1 year ago
Keep this as a reference
This is a super useful course that you can revisit any time when mixing, and use as a reference, in case you are not sure how to approach a certain element of the track for example. Great tips, not to mention the way Fletcher-Munson curve is explained is brilliant! Great videos - short and to the point.
Submitted 2 years ago
Very excellent explanation of EQ.
There are some things I knew already about EQing, but Multiplier had plenty of other tips to offer. I also enjoyed his lesson on the Fletcher-Munson curve as well as EQing to Pink Noise. Definitely a top class I'll be revisiting time and again.
I am a: Professional, Musician, Producer, Beat Maker, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer, Mastering Facility, FL Studio
Submitted 2 years ago
Useful set of videos
Really nice to watch, very useful tips
I am a: Beginner, Musician, Producer, Audio Engineer, Cakewalk Sonar
Submitted 2 years ago
Easy to follow
Easy to follow and entertaining.
I am a: Hobbyist, Producer, Beat Maker, Sound Designer, Bitwig Studio
Submitted 2 years ago
Highly Educational!
I didn’t realize there was so much to know with regard to EQ’ng a track. Multiplier has “multiplied” my knowledge about EQ. I can’t wait for him to do a tutorial on compression.
Submitted 2 years ago
Bread and butter.
Very clear and methodic
I am a: Semi-Pro, Musician, Cubase
Submitted 2 years ago
Great series, not an intro to EQ, it goes much further than that
Wow, this series really surprised me in a positive way. First I thought, "another EQ basics tutorial". But it is certainly not that, it assumes you know the very basics of EQ and it builds upon that.
The series is a mix of different EQ related topics which are all very useful and gave me new insights.
What I mainly like is the analytical way everything is presented. Instead of saying "method A is better than method B" he also shows with examples and spectrograms why that is actually the case. Very good!
I can really advice this series to anyone that knows the very basics of EQ! Even if you are not using Ableton, because most of the things are about EQ itself and not about Ableton in particular.
I am a: Beginner, Hobbyist, Ableton Live, Logic Pro
Submitted 2 years ago
Anyone in Production...
This video series was fun to watch. Only an hour long, but packed with useful tips, tricks and plenty of listening examples. Anyone working in music production can gain knowledge, become more creative, and of course turn their confidence up a notch when it comes to using EQ.
I am a: Professional, Musician, Producer, Audio Engineer, Sound for Film/TV
1. When did you start dabbling in music?
I started producing music just over 5 years ago, right about when Skrillex's Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites EP dropped.
2. What training have you had?
I'm fully self-taught, and haven't had any formal training. I use online resources and learn a lot by talking to other producers about how they do things too.
3. When did you get into recording?
(same answer as number 1)
4. People you have worked with/for?
DJTechTools, iZotope, Output, CAPSUN Pro Audio, Loopmasters, Plugin Boutique, Industrial Strength, 5Pin Media
5. Why are you so good at training people?
I've had a lot of experience in the EDM space, from producing tracks and sample packs that have charted on sites like Beatport, through to DJing internationally and running a record label. And on the training side I've produced thousands of tutorials, and also tutor people one to one.
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The series is a mix of different EQ related topics which are all very useful and gave me new insights.
What I mainly like is the analytical way everything is presented. Instead of saying "method A is better than method B" he also shows with examples and spectrograms why that is actually the case. Very good!
I can really advice this series to anyone that knows the very basics of EQ! Even if you are not using Ableton, because most of the things are about EQ itself and not about Ableton in particular.