Heavy Metal Guitar EQ Basics

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[@MetalHeadProductions]

I could have of course done more here now that I revisit this video, like I could have spent more time really dialing in that 4k notch, but I think the point comes across and I've helped with what to listen for. Thanks to everyone that's enjoyed and gotten something out of this video.

[@DJ33]

Great vid. Nicely put together and damn near impossible not to understand. Amen to the “ there is no one size fits all”

[@theliberation9061]

Another thing you explained even better than many "big channels" and just in time for me. 👍 Also a free EQ I can recommend is TDR Nova, I love it to bits and it also allows you to compress an EQ band which is also excellent for taming weird noises without unnaturally cutting up the tone.

[@cfh13]

I just got a rane pe17 parametric equalizer last night. I have it running through ReEq so I can visually see what's going on & be sure it's working properly. Going to take me a while to truly figure it all out.

[@robertdonosobuchner3129]

Thank you! That was very helpful! 😊

[@stillchasintone_oldschool6862]

Great video bro .. loved it 😎

[@BlackpitfatherLech]

true metal explanation ,for those who didnt knew yes!!! cool video thnx

[@crackedspyglass]

Good stuff

[@nalicie]

Excellent video - got a subscriber out of me friend🤘🏻

[@froginthebog8103]

Dude, this channel is by far my favorite metal guitar channel on youtube. I completely agree with that other comment here, saying that you do a better job at explaining things, than on bigger channels... Like, I had to just give up on "Riffs, Beards And Gear". I feel like that channel is aimed towards people who already know this stuff anyway (rather than technology-challenged simpletons like me), so what's the point, haha. If that guy had made this video, I would probably have been so lost

[@MetalHeadProductions]

Much appreciated. Idk if I'm better than bigger channel, but I wanted to give some good advice on things to look for. Honestly I could have done more here too, like widen that 4k notch and really dial that in but I think I got my point across here.

[@89MarkWright]

Great video for those who need it. The only thing i tend to do differently is leave the High End resonance notches in on the EQ but use soothe to tame them, just sounds a bit more natural. Have you tried soothe? Along with pro q its the best money ive ever spent on mixing plugins. Aside from that your eq is pretty much the same as my settings on most things 🤣

[@MetalHeadProductions]

Oh yes, I adore soothe 2 and use it all the time.

[@artemorbid]

Best EQ Tutorial ever!!!

[@MetalHeadProductions]

Thank you, wish I'd gone a little wider on the 4k notch, but at least the concept is there.

[@artemorbid]

@MetalHeadProductions I have been struggling to find a comprehensivable video that explains this and yours was the best one. I'll definitely be following your channel from here on.

[@MetalHeadProductions]

@@artemorbid well glad I could help and happy to have you!

[@DJ33]

Wow. Man that took some time and dedication. I’ll have to listen again for a better opinion.

[@MetalHeadProductions]

There is more I could have done, like widen the 4k notch a bit to really smooth things out, or see if there were any upper mids that were a little harsh, but all in all, these a great basics for people to listen for with their own guitars. Should be a helpful starting place.

[@DJ33]

@@MetalHeadProductions I hear ya, still a great vid and dedication as it’s not that easy to swap pickups in and out. Good effort for the channel for sure.

[@MetalHeadProductions]

@@DJ33 pickups? This is the EQ vid

[@DJ33]

@@MetalHeadProductions oh man commenting on the wrong vid!! SMH

[@MetalHeadProductions]

@@DJ33 lol no worries

[@frankharley442]

I really think its a waste of time searching for resonate frequencies. If you didn't high light them knowone would've noticed it.

[@MetalHeadProductions]

I promise it's not a waste of time. Those frequencies take up headroom in a mix. It's going to build up with more layers and even if you don't notice it, it's going to fatigue your ears after a while. If it helps the guitar tone shine and helps the overall mix, it's not a waste of time.