These are some videos and posting I found helpful in better understanding the EQ process.
Just what is the difference between multi-band compression and dynamic EQ? How do they work, how do they differ, and perhaps most importantly—how should you use them?
Justin Colletti dives deep.
HOW TO USE AN EQUALIZER - 9 HOUR COURSE - In this video I walk you through everything you need to know about EQ, I'm not leaving any stone unturned.
FabFilter Pro-Q 3
A video tutorial by Dan Worrall. This time he explains the fundamentals of EQ’ing in a mixing situation, starting with the basic shelf, cut and bell shapes as found on a hardware console, to precision EQ’ing using a modern plug-in like FabFilter Pro-Q 2. The latest update is FabFIlter Pro-Q 3
In the final part 2 of this series, Dan Worrall continues with a thorough break down of a full mix, and explains how general EQ’ing is applied to the different elements. He offers some very useful tips and tricks to achieve the best separation of elements.
In this video Waynw.WavJeff Manchester does a deep-deep-dive into the guts of Fabfilter’s beloved Pro-Q4, the latest generation of their acclaimed parametric equalizer plugin.
These are some go-to settings for when you want to EQ vocals
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120 Hz: Fullness
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240 Hz: Boominess
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5 kHz: Presence
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5 to 8 kHz: Sibilance
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10 to 15 kHz: Air
EQ Cheat Sheet – RecordingExcellence.com
Here’s a table with suggestions for EQ’ing common instruments, plussome helpful EQ tips.
