The Only 10 EQ Mixing Tips You'll Ever Need!

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Published 2022-08-12
Are you trying to learn how to mix and master in FL Studio, Ableton or another DAW, but feel like you're not getting anywhere? Does your mix sound muddy, muffled or unclear? This tutorial will show you the only 10 mixing EQ tips you'll ever need in order to get a crisp, clear, and professional-sounding mix. EQ is perhaps the single most important mixing tool available to you as a music producer.
EQ doesn't have to be difficult. In fact, people often make this a lot more difficult than it has to be. When EQ'ing a sound, try to keep it simple. Remember, it's all about frequencies. You want to make room for every sound in the mix so that they cut through clearly without clashing with each other.

Learning how to EQ in FL Studio or another DAW will take time, and you won't be an expert after watching this video. However, these 10 EQ tips are among the most important tips I can give you when it comes to getting a clean and professional-sounding mix. Beginners often tend to make the same EQ mistakes, and by following these simple EQ tips you should see a noticeable difference in your mix right away.

I've been teaching musicians and music producers for many years, and after reviewing thousands of tracks, I know what EQ mistakes people tend to struggle with the most.
Learning how to use EQ properly is the first step toward becoming good at mixing and mastering. If you find it difficult to use EQ properly, then I'm confident that you'll find this FL Studio beginner tutorial helpful. I've included my top 10 mixing tips when it comes to EQ, including a bonus tip towards the end of the video.

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00:00 introduction - EQ tips and tricks
00:10 Tip #1 EQ while the whole mix is playing
00:28 Tip #2 Removing unwanted frequencies with EQ is better than boosting the good ones
01:05 Tip #3 Avoid massive cuts and boost when applying EQ to a sound
01:30 Tip #4 Use EQ to make room for the low-end in your mix
02:02 Tip #5 Don't EQ blindly. Always have a reason for what you're doing
02:16 Tip #6 Use EQ to low-cut reverb
02:40 Tip #7 Beware of unintended side effects when using EQ
02:50 Tip #8 Use EQ to help your vocals cut through in the mix
03:26 Tip #9 Cut narrow & Boost wide when using EQ
03:44: Tip #10 Be careful with EQ when mastering
04:05: Bonus Tip: Things to keep in mind...

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All Comments (21)
  • @FireWalkMusic
    🎹 Do you need professional feedback on your music or perhaps mastering? Check out my gigs on Fiverr: www.fiverr.com/firewalk ✔ VST & Effect Plugins: pluginboutique.com/?a_aid=5d496680b59cd ✔ Premium Loops And Sample Packs: www.loopmasters.com/?a_aid=5d496680b59cd -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RECOMMENDED STUDIO GEAR: (Amazon links below) AUDIO INTERFACE: Focusrite Scarlett Solo: geni.us/scarlettsolo-3rd-gen Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 (3rd Gen): geni.us/scarlett-4i4 REFERENCE HEADPHONES: AKG 612 PRO: geni.us/akg-k612pro Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO: geni.us/DT-990-pro REFERENCE MONITORS: 5": Yamaha HS5: geni.us/Yamaha-HS5 7": Adam Audio: geni.us/Adam-Audio-T7V 8": Yamaha HS8: geni.us/Yamaha-HS8 SUBWOOFER: KRK 10S2 V2: geni.us/krk-10s2v2 MICROPHONE: Audio-Technica Cardioid Condenser Studio XLR Microphone: geni.us/at2020microphone Vocal recording booth/stand for microphone: geni.us/microphonebooth XLR CABLES: TISINO 35 ft Balanced XLR cable for mic: geni.us/xlr3ftoxlr3m Monoprice 6 ft Balanced XLR Cable for monitors: geni.us/monoprice104761 SHORTCUT KEYBOARD: Backlit FL Studio Shortcut Keyboard: geni.us/flstudio-keyboard Get The Complete Idiot's Guide To Music Theory Here: geni.us/idiotsguidemusictheory As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. ❤ Support this channel on Patreon: www.patreon.com/firewalkmusic ❤ Support us with a one-time PayPal donation: www.paypal.me/firewalkmusic
  • This video deserves more views; no unnecessary talking and useless information, just the things as it!!
  • Finally a short, clear, precise explanation without having to spend an hour of blabbering before even getting to the heart of the matter. Thank you, I like and I subscribe.
  • @agamaz5650
    all edm composers should see this.... I saw a composer (wont name who) heavily boosting frequencies in a masterclass and I was cringing so hard
  • @FireWalkMusic
    Is there anything EQ-related YOU are struggling with? Let me know!
  • @Lifeeee
    Just wanted to let you know you make the best content period when it comes to music production. Everything else is so convoluted and people spend a lot of time demonstrating without explaining anything. When I need to learn something to get back to work on an issue I was running into on a project I was working on I go here.
  • @Jovian721
    I see you offering sound, clear, accurate advice & a clear well-understood tutorial. You also possess an amazing speaking voice & impeccable sentence structure, sounds like you paid attention in English class ! All this plus a cornucopia of cool " stuff " ! Bellissimo I HAVE SUBSCRIBED , AHL BE BACH ...... JOVIAN RECORDS
  • This one video solved a months long treck of issues. In a neat organized and sequential sort of way. Good work forsure subscribing
  • @pi_dev
    these are GREAT tips man! keep up the good work!
  • yesss finally somebody who explain probably the full thing what i need to know in 2-5 minutes<3 thank you
  • @Perilloux
    I feel this is what I struggle with the most and I REALLY appreciate a video like this!!
  • @css172
    As always a super helpful video. Thanks!
  • @SuperObvious
    Thanks for the tips. I been making music for about 15 years and making your mix more cleaner is always something that can improve. Great video 😀👍
  • Its Basically remake of your old tutorial 10 eq tips but i appreciate you wanted it more relevant or better edited than previous time. All these tips are great. I was long time using EQ only for the High Pass and Low Pass. Than i became friend with professional industry house producer which has constant releases on labels, decent mastering and everything. And he told me if i want to hear one secret how to rapidly increase quality of my music, i should go more into depth of EQ-ing than just cutting lows and highs
  • @nonobeats
    Great tutorial, the perfect explanation on great eqing. Every bit of advice I've heard before and follow. Cool to see it is all in one spot! You've done a great service to music education with this one.