5 QUICK EQ AND DYNAMICS TIPS
Eventide Split EQ is one of a few new spectral tools that differentiate between tonal and transient elements
MUSICAL EQ
1 Software EQs such as FabFilter Pro Q or Ableton’s EQ Eight offer the capability to set the EQ bands not only based on the frequency value, but also by musical note. This has some handy musical applications, particularly when it comes to boosting the fundamental frequency of a sound. If, for example, your track is in the key of A, applying a targeted frequency boost at 55 Hz (a low A note), can help provide a harmonically pleasing foundation to your track. Similarly, targeted cuts can help prevent intersecting melodic elements from clashing. Even if your chosen EQ doesn’t display note data, plenty of musical frequency charts can be found online allowing for an easy DIY approach.