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Tutorial 7 – Mixing and adding effects

Equalization

Each audio track has a dedicated, built-in equalizer (EQ). It is located just above the effects bin in

both the Inspector and in the Console View.

Figure 25. ProChannel EQ module (Producer only).

A. Equalizer graph

Figure 26. Per-track EQ (Studio and Essential).

A. EQ plot

One of the primary uses for EQ is to prevent different instruments from stepping on each other in the

frequency spectrum. One instrument might be intended for a certain frequency range, but extends

into another instrument's frequency range. This can easily happen with drums and bass. If you turn

down the overlapping frequency range for one of the instruments, it will allow the other instrument to

stand out better in the mix.

Let's give it a try:

1. Solo the tracks named Tension Climbing and Chirppy Synth.

2. Add the Sonitus:fx Equalizer plug-in to the Tension Climbing track.

The Sonitus:fx Equalizer interface appears.

3. Grab one of the numbered nodes and drag it around. Boost the selected band until you find the

frequency range that interferes with Chirppy Synth. When you find it, turn down the selected

band by dragging the node downward.

Experiment with the other controls on the EQ to get the best possible results. As with the

compressor plug-in, this approach can be applied to any track you like.

Tip:

Try to cut the band around 1kHz.