How to boost frequencies with the EQ effect
Using EQ is arguably the most important tool for shaping sound within GarageBand, but how does it work?
There are some great presets to explore in GarageBand’s EQ settings…
EQ, or equalisation, is all about manipulating the constituent parts of an audio signal. It involves boosting or reducing the volume of frequency ranges or ‘bands’ to achieve a certain response. In practical terms, we might want to add brighter highs to bring out the treble. Conversely, perhaps our sound needs more bass, so boosting the low-end frequencies can help. GarageBand’s Channel EQ plugin enables us to do this, and it’s often the most powerful effect you can learn. It has some great presets to explore, and it can be used in multiples to layer EQ effects for combined impact.