Special offer. How to Apply Equalization
- Author: Anderton, Craig
Special offer. How to Apply Equalization
- Author: Anderton, Craig
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About
Equalization is one of the most important signal processors – perhaps the most important signal processor – for mixing and mastering. This book goes beyond explaining equalization to giving essential tips on how to use equalization to make better music. Written in a clear, practical, non-intimidating style, topics include:
• Equalizer parameters
• When to use different equalizer responses
• Linear vs. non-linear phase EQ
• Plug-in formats, mid/side equalization
• Typical equalizer controls
• Real-world examples of EQ in products from Ableton, Apple, Avid, iZotope, Steinberg, Propellerheads, Cakewalk, Softube, Studio One, Waves, Universal Audio, and more
The book then covers general tips (solving problems with EQ, emphasizing instruments, when to apply EQ, applying mid/side EQ, understanding EQ curves, and more), then segues into EQ curves associated with musical styles, and presents a variety of EQ presets for drums, guitar, piano, voice, and bass. The book closes out with typical equalizer mastering presets, a special section on equalization tips for guitar, and includes an appendix on understanding frequency response.
Chock full of illustrations and featuring the judicious use of sidebars to give details on selected topics for those who want to know “why” as well as “how,” How to Apply Equalization is essential reading about how to get the most out of this crucial processor for mixing and mastering.
Contents
- Introduction. About This Book The Purpose of Equalization Tips and
- References
- Chapter 1 . Equalization Basics Equalizer Bands The User Interface Common EQ Band Responses Other Equalizer Controls Intelligent Nodes Other Parameter Control Methods Linear-Phase vs. Non-Linear Operation Dual Mono vs. Stereo Mid-Side Equalization Paralle
- Chapter 2 . Equalizer Examples Ableton Live EQ Three Ableton Live EQ Eight Apple GarageBand Apple Logic Pro X Avid Pro Tools EQ and Channel Strip Cakewalk by BandLab ProChannel Channel Strip with QuadCurve EQ iZotope Neutron Nomad Factory Blue Tubes PEQ32
- Chapter 3 . General Tips Why EQ Matters Solving Problems with EQ Taming and Reducing Resonances Finding Target Frequencies Emphasizing Instruments New Sonic Personalities When to Apply Where to Apply EQ The High-Performance Graphic Equalizer The Virtual P
- Chapter 4 . EQ Curves and Musical Styles Dance/EDM Classical Rock and Modern Country Rap/Hip-Hop Adult Contemporary So What Does It All Mean? Key Takeaways
- Chapter 5 . Typical Equalizer Instrument Presets Drum Presets Guitar Presets Percussion Presets Piano and Keyboard Presets Presets for Voice Bass Presets Key Takeaways
- Chapter 6 . Typical Mastering Presets Save Your Own Presets When Mastering Understanding the "Rule of Half" for EQ Default Preset Air Lift Bass Tilt High Tilt Big and Bright Bright and Loud Crispy Meets the Bass Deeper Kick High Boost Low Boost Kick and S
