How To Properly EQ Like A Pro Producer

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[@SirThirdFilms]

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[@lbat5276]

100% I was about to say that irrespective of genre (and I'm not a huge EDM fan although have no objections to it) Big Z just _is_ the greatest production tutorial video maker out there.

[@HipHopArena1]

@@lbat5276yeah dude gets to the point unlike these other dudes

[@zenoaltea7512]

Been producing for a while now, but never thought about using the make up gain on a EQ. You truly are a great teacher man, can't wait to support other packs from you as well. Thanks Big Z!

[@SuperFamousMike]

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[@0374studio]

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[@BigZMusic]

Haha yeah I’m moving in a week so gonna get some better acoustic panels for the new spot

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[@beatsbyekwatoriano3556]

My teacher. Always find useful content in this corner. Blessings!

[@nikolanikolic5180]

This is the best thing i watch about eq ever on youtube !!! WOW MAN WOW !!

[@SubhojitDhar]

This is what I was looking for thank you so much. Best for a reason 🙏🏼❤️❤️

[@fernandomotta9652]

great video Z!! such a great help

[@b-czech8413]

This video should be sponsored by FabFilter. Literally buying that EQ from this video alone. Good work homie!

[@tonyholden7099]

Stumbled across this channel. .awesome .

[@tonki_i2831]

Keep it up man. Loving your content.

[@chrisrobinson246]

great content here, I know these concepts but you put them very simply and the demonstration was effective! good stuff, just subbed

[@parixxmusic6247]

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[@AlexRome]

fire bro

[@mertkarabay2262]

watching again and again really helps

[@Amctothemoon]

Brilliant thanks mate

[@DjClimamusic]

Thanks a lot Big Z 😊👍

[@DarkRoomAmbience]

I love how this guy is always smashed

[@ranbirbhalla9956]

Thanks so much man, you're a godsend ♡

[@QuedUpProductions]

Great video!! Thanks

[@MaxxEffeDJ]

Best Tutorial !! ..From Italy 🇮🇹

[@ma3boch]

amazing bro

[@tobik1980]

Great tutorial, thanks👍

[@VISSEX]

That A Button next to the bypass button on pro q is an auto gain button, automatically adding or reducing gain based on adjustments

[@hydroglyphic]

Needed this!!!!

[@0374studio]

You need own that on a regular basis

[@davidsolena4853]

Thanks Sir! Once again super clear, super helpful. Btw, I have been struggling to use the "auto-level compensation" button of the Q3 and I see that you don't use it neither. Any particular reason? I had the feeling that I was losing some dynamics using it but I think it's placebo effect, maybe it's just not precise enough.

[@aarontrooper5194]

I love you man

[@dopessongs3635]

This will help thank u

[@ALIKIANIPAGE]

What's Up Z? Use the "A" button on the down right to activate auto gain option instead of adding make up manually, it's faster and more accurate.

[@Samtar]

dope video dude! I use fab filter Q all the time, and didn't know about the gain makeup thing lol. If you ever need some vocals for a track, hit me up!

[@0374studio]

*Yeah, you're right, man*

[@TedMusic]

I would like to see about your opinions about headphones

[@JolyonPetch]

Cool! Next one do a breakdown on your side eq. 😀

[@adrianadelaroma]

BIG LIKE.

[@GREGLASSIERRA]

Do you have check phase problem with thé low cut ?

[@darbomusic]

Nice ❤️

[@kakimaki8659]

about make up gain: i think the uploader didnt explain it well, so here's my tip: put on youlean (or any other plugin like that) on the track and check the volume on the plugin with and without eq. Another tip: always check peak for eqing if they are really pointy, but be careful, because sometimes they actually add a lot to the sound's carachter so you should not cut those out in that case.

[@jayR0191]

Can you do a video like this on compressors ? Great video btw

[@nikolanikolic5180]

Please make this for compressor,reverb,delay !! How to propetly series !!

[@ethang2561]

Hey Big Z Iike This Video.

[@georgerobb413]

This better be a new song release coming soon 🤞🏼

[@hadedafx]

Awesome tips !! Name of the song please ?

[@taybucksbeats3927]

Nice

[@emf2482]

how did he make it dynamic for the vox? good vid

[@andrewthompsonmusic929]

also whats the difference between a filter and eq?

[@Zarvy]

5:32 you can try auto gain match A symbol in pro Q3 , maybe turn on natural phase depending on what u like👍🏻. Btw Nice tutorial :)

[@JetLagBeat]

Unfortunately, the autogain on Pro Q3 always adds too much gain so it's still too hard to compare. Same happens with the Pro C2. It would be incredible if these became more accurate in the next updates!

[@samwinchester6290]

Why don't you use auto gain feature? Great tutorial by the way.

[@WillyJunior]

I was thinking that too

[@BigZMusic]

The auto gain feature on most plugins sounds pretty bad to me

[@jamesmontecalvo6301]

How are you determining how much makeup gain to use on the EQ? I was hoping for an explanation on that

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[@tonstudiometzingen]

You can also use auto gain on the Farbfilter plug-in ;)

[@WAZA___]

@DeeJay1210 Yes...click the A button.

[@andrewthompsonmusic929]

hey how did you straighten up the cutt around 1:32 ?

[@MixedByS]

Could u do home recorded rap vocals

[@Gratulsangeet]

Good titorial....

[@raxovybz7624]

peace, bro!

[@ayMillmusic]

Isn't it more natural to cut frequencies and boost the gain than boosting with the EQ? 🤔 Maybe today's EQs are so much better but I recall people talking about artifacts getting added while boosting.

[@daniel_seabra]

One question came to my mind: How is the wisest way of training my ears in order to identify if a certain sound contains harsh frequencies?

[@tonycasio959]

how much weed do you smoke per minute?

[@artdesireboutique]

Hey Z, why do not use the linear phase in q3?

[@BillyBoi911]

Case could be made that he should be using linear phase eq when he’s using any steep curves or dips/boosts. But linear phase does add latency so maybe that’s why he doesn’t.

[@Sharper290]

Now do a 'How to compress like a pro' !

[@JuliaMartens-es8db]

Only difference by boosting is that you color the sound right?

[@Ps.24]

You don't color a sound with a Linear EQ

[@deevital]

Big Z brother I need your help urgently plsss :(

[@doctordeejay8630]

Whats the songs name please? I can't find it on spotify! 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@hadedafx]

Yes please 😅song title?

[@petehuda7457]

Yo whats good - what does that mean? not native english speaker here

[@aurimaskaunas3711]

Is this track out?

[@hadedafx]

Been wondering myself… did you find out?

[@deepytv]

hey, I've a little bit of a complicated question. How do you make your music sound as loud as tracks on spotify for instance? When I for instance export my track and compare it to songs on spotify it just sounds like my track is -10 db lower. What is the trick behind it? I do EQ, I mix the levels, I add a limiter, but what do you need to do in order to make it sound as if it was the same level? I really don't understand it. I just don't get it.

[@trevoroaks425]

Saturation. Tape gets you a few more db if perceived loudness. Also subtractive EQ with compression will create more room. More room = more perceived loudness.

[@BillyBoi911]

Saturation, SSL G Bus compressor (vintage vca in Logic), Oxford inflator

[@razeu482]

CAN SOMEONE HELP ME WITH MY MIXING AND TRACKS? I USE ABLETON LIVE. THAT'S THE ONE THAT ISN'T VERY COLORFUL. LOL

[@0374studio]

What kind of helpings you need, describe the situation, i think forward to gave you the key

[@razeu482]

@@0374studio How to make standardized track with buildups and perfect dynamics. It has to be stage ready.

[@fucc773]

@@razeu482 lol

[@WAZA___]

@Razeu $1000 and I'll do it.

[@gelatinous6915]

Or, you put down the Fabfilter and use an SSL EQ like every *actual* professional engineer.

[@ozzy3933]

a pro wouldn't mix in solo