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The EQ settings in this guide are here to help you to
achieve the sound that you want from various
instruments. Each of these settings offer a great starting
point for equalising your instruments. Don't be afraid to
experiment with these settings or to tweak them to
achieve the sound that you're looking for.
VOCALS
SOUND FREQUENCY CUT / BOOST
Add body 150 Hz + 2 to 3 dB
Reduce muddiness 200 - 250 Hz - 2 to 3 dB
Add clarity 3 kHz + 2 to 4 dB
Add presence 5 kHz + 1 to 2 dB
Reduce sibilance 7.5 kHz - 10 kHz - 2 to 3 dB
Add brightness 10 kHz + 2 to 3 dB
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ELECTRIC GUITAR
SOUND FREQUENCY CUT / BOOST
Reduce muddiness 100 Hz - 2 to 3 dB
Add warmth 150 - 250 Hz + 2 dB dB
Add attack 2.5 - 4 kHz + 2 to 3 dB
Add bite 5 kHz + 2 to 3 dB
ACOUSTIC GUITAR
SOUND FREQUENCY CUT / BOOST
Add warmth 150 - 250 Hz + 2 to 3 dB
Reduce muddiness 300 - 350 Hz - 2 to 3 dB
Add beefiness 500 - 2000 Hz + 2 to 3 dB
Add attack 3 - 5 kHz + 2 to 3 dB
Add brightness 7 kHz + 2 to 3 dB
BASS GUITAR
SOUND FREQUENCY CUT / BOOST
Add body 100 - 200 Hz + 1 to 2 dB
Reduce muddiness 200 - 300 Hz - 3 to 4 dB
Add punch 500 - 1000 Hz + 2 to 3 dB
Add attack 2.5 - 5 kHz + 2 to 3 dB
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KICK DRUM
SOUND FREQUENCY CUT / BOOST
Add body 80 - 100 Hz + 1 to 2 dB
Reduce muddiness 300 Hz - 2 to 3 dB
Reduce boxiness 400 - 600 Hz - 3 to 4 dB
Add attack 2.5 - 5 kHz + 1 to 2 dB
SNARE DRUM
SOUND FREQUENCY CUT / BOOST
Add warmth 100 - 150 Hz + 1 to 2 dB
Add fatness 200 Hz + 2 to 3 dB
Add body 250 Hz + 1 to 2 dB
Reduce boxiness 400 - 800 Hz - 2 to 3 dB
Add attack 3 - 5 kHz + 1 to 2 dB
Add crispness 8 - 10 kHz + 1 to 2 dB
RACK TOMS
SOUND FREQUENCY CUT / BOOST
Add body 200 - 250 Hz + 1 to 2 dB
Reduce boxiness 600 - 1000 Hz - 2 to 3 dB
Add attack 3 - 5 kHz + 2 to 3 dB
Add presence 5 - 8 kHz + 2 to 3 dB
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FLOOR TOMS
SOUND FREQUENCY CUT / BOOST
Add richness 40 - 125 Hz + 1 to 2 dB
Reduce boxiness 400 - 800 Hz - 2 to 3 dB
Add attack 5 kHz + 2 to 3 dB
CYMBALS
SOUND FREQUENCY CUT / BOOST
Reduce rumbling 150 - 200 Hz - 1 to 2 dB
Reduce clanginess 300 Hz - 2 to 3 dB
Reduce trashiness 1 - 2 kHz - 2 to 3 dB
Add brightness 8 - 12 kHz + 2 to 3 dB
DRUM OVERHEADS
SOUND FREQUENCY CUT / BOOST
Reduce muddiness 100 - 200 Hz - 2 to 3 dB
Reduce boxiness 400 - 1000 Hz - 2 to 3 dB
Add brightness 10 - 16 kHz + 2 to 3 dB
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PIANO
SOUND FREQUENCY CUT / BOOST
Add warmth 80 - 150 Hz + 2 to 3 dB
Reduce muddiness 200 - 400 Hz - 2 to 3 dB
Add attack 2.5 kHz - 5 kHz + 2 to 3 dB
