Stop Fixing, Start Breaking: Using Harmonic Distortion to Solve EQ Problems
January 14, 2026
Most of our students reach for a subtractive EQ when a sound is “thin” or “dull.” But I would argue that many EQ problems are
Category: EQ
Mastering music like a pro: Our 4-step framework for flawless masters
January 7, 2026
Picture this: You’ve nailed your mix. But when you play it back-to-back with some of your favourite songs, something is still missing. That’s where mastering
Less is More: How to Use EQ in Mastering
August 29, 2025
Today’s tip: when it comes to EQ in mastering, less is more. Mastering EQ is not about reshaping a track. It’s about fine-tuning what’s already
Subtractive EQ: Audio Gestalt in Mixing
July 3, 2025
One of the biggest breakthroughs in mixing comes when you stop thinking about how each instrument sounds in isolation and start thinking about how they
How to deal with Low End, Kick and Bass Relationships
February 22, 2024
There probably isn’t a question I get more than how to deal with the relationship between kick and bass in a mix. And for good
Cutoff Frequency: Key Tools of Music Production
January 15, 2021
You might think you know what a cutoff frequency is. And you might be right. But there are some nuances to it you may not
Low-Pass Filter: Pro Mixing Tip for the Home Studio
November 16, 2020
Are you serious about improving your mixing game? If so, you have to know how to use a low-pass filter. It’s a type of EQ
High-Pass Filter: A Simple Secret for Pro Mixes
November 13, 2020
Is your mix too muddy? Is the low end taking over? If so, you need to know about the high-pass filter setting on your EQ
11 Best EQ Plugins in 2021 [For Any Budget] – Best Mixing EQs
October 23, 2020
Looking for the perfect EQ to add to your mixing toolbox? This list of the eleven best EQ plugins in 2021 will help you find the
How to Use Soothe by Oeksound [Plugin Tutorial]
September 9, 2020
Oeksound’s Soothe has taken the music world by storm. This powerful plugin can fix resonance problems in your mix. This guide will show you how
