How To EQ Tracks In a Mix w/ Slate Digital's Everything Bundle

Steven Slate showcases the Four Equalizers currently available in the Slate Digital line. He shows you the differences and strengths of each EQ, when to use each one, and finally shows you how you can combine the best aspects of each EQ using the Virtual Mix Rack.
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[@AngryOscillator]

I love the enthusiasm Slate has for his work. In fact its a running theme throughout the devs I favour. Kush, Slate and SoundToys are all massively into what they do and aren't afraid to shout about it. I like that.

[@kriscody3577]

I'm a singer too, so first off I gotta say you sound damn good. The song reminds me of some Kings of Leon ( kick ass)..... I'm looking forward to receiving my ILock and loading up the Slate Bundle next week. I've known for months now that I'd be using your tools for the rest of my life. I love what you do and the fact we both sing makes it even more special to me....

[@theaviary238]

I am totally dedicated to Slate products. Thank you for all great innovations.

[@tonylong7614]

Loving these plugins! Use them on so many different styles of music.

[@ReginatorNet]

Great video and this will be a big help in deciding which EQ's to use since I've never used the hardware versions. Hopefully there's also a nice gate in the works for the VMR.

And there was!

[@MrMitchGames]

10:06 helped a lot! thanks, Steve. Loving the everything bundle, the more I learn the use it the more I love it :D

[@johnrodriguez5872]

how are you liking it as of recent?

[@csiaudio]

Really enjoy my Slate plugs...they, with my UA plugs, help make my mixes sound stellar!!

[@rtsasa1]

do you pay once for the everything bundle or have to keep paying after a year?

[@jenpuchen7087]

Brilliant. Particularly like the custom series eq and the lift. There are just some voodoo magic happening!

[@Matthew8473]

This is unparalleled. I had the privilege of reading something similar, and it was truly unparalleled. "The Art of Meaningful Relationships in the 21st Century" by Leo Flint

[@peterpav7098]

The FG-N. is my favorite, that really sounds awesome. Then again Rupert makes my favorite console, great job!

[@lordberly]

Rupert is the GOAT

[@jms3music]

Good video! I really like these, especially the Custom Series EQ and Lift.

[@lord_of_hove]

Hi chaps, great video - and for a complete mixing novice like me it's really helpful. Would you consider doing something similar for your compressors too? Again, being new to all of this I'd find it to be a massive help. All the best, Karim.

[@peeweehehaw]

I love these EQ's. All day

[@THENATAN]

You Have My Respect Mr. Slate Thank You Sir

[@MajikMuzq]

This is a demonstration on how to use these eqs together to do subtractive and additive processing so questions about peak would be irrelevant. If it were a mix video I'm sure Steve would've pulled them awesome compressors into mix rack....another vid hopefully🤓

[@GaryCraigStudios]

Fantastic! Keep them coming Steve!

[@LFOVCF]

Not all EQs are the same! I have ran some of my old compositions through these, and I thought I did well mixing them, until I ran them through these. I had a synth oboe type sound that was annoyingly sharp, but I couldn't put a bead on why, even after much EQing. Using the FG-S then FG-N, it carved away the harsh element, then boosted a sweeter tone to it. I also took a recording from a friend's KZbin guitar and vocal, only recorded on a phone, and mixed it through these, and her reaction was "OMG what did you do to me?" I used the LIFT to fatten up the non existent lows, and removed the hollow 'room' effect, then notched out the little thing she does with 'ou' vowels (she admits it's annoying, but I said, it's just an EQ issue). I'd love you guys to hear an A-B of that, but it's not mine to show. SLATE, as we say in the UK, this is 'The dogs bollocks!' (you might want to Google it) lol.

[@ralphgomez9006]

Hello, know if all of Slate's drum sounds on this program will be on the Pearl Mimic Pro module? Please tell me, if possible, what you about what is on and not on the module. I was sort of hoping the Bonham's drum sounds would be on it. Super thanks and very nice presentation.

[@saahassarithabala2630]

man the female vocals changed drastically, very pleasantly surprised!!! This is a thing of beauty!

[@ishagshafeeg]

Absolutely amazing. Thanks.

[@NigelDThompson]

Great tutorial thanks for posting

[@dontrobthemachina3774]

Also worth mentioning how many of these VMR's I can run compared to other comparable vst's, without any of the lag. I mean, I can add enough VMR's to *get* lag, but it would take some doing!

[@darksoulmusic6042]

i´m using ezmix 2 to get a metal guitar tone.. can you tell me how to eq/process the guitar tone so it sounds fat and metally? i mean what do i need.. eq, compressor and virtual tape machine..right?

[@madstrebbien]

This is such an eyeopener...!

[@davidhaolai]

i wanna hear the "what'chu doin to me" song.....

[@osanan]

Have you found it on Spotify? It sounds awesome and I'd like to listen to it as well.

[@theedboy3778]

You caught my eyyyyyeeee!! 😫😫🤣

[@zeppo20]

Best plugins ever.

[@troysmith8151]

Graham is all about "home recording" and doesn't pretend to be presenting a pro recording... He is spot on because by nature that means you will have to do a lot more cutting of frequencies. Night and day. Horses for courses etc......

[@user-yx5ss7vk8r]

Always helpful

[@mrmorpheus9707]

slate digital for president!!!!

[@danielraska6897]

Hi Steve, thx for video, because I have never had a chance to touch those analog EQs. But what is missing is the explanation of FG-N red line/drive button, never seen to use it in any of your videos. Can you explain this? What it does to sound?

[@nasabeats1]

+Daniel Raška check out neve 1073

[@Matt-se8yb]

Love you Steve

[@Sellarmusic]

From everything I've learned from some pretty good mixers, you're better off using subtractive EQ first before boosting anything. Also any comparisons should always be made level matched because higher volume tricks you ear into thinking it's better when it may not be.

[@jonathanhales790]

Either way this is a badass plugin! Volume can play you for a fool but even while keeping that in mind it's easy to see that this is useful tool, no matter the technique.

[@ejk425]

This proves just how new I am to all this because I thought all the dry versions sounded pretty good (minus the female vocal).. I definitely thought all the EQs made everything better of course but when I first heard all the samples I was like "meh what's the problem?".. I've got a lot to learn. Just signed up.

[@dangdrjay3011]

5 years later how’s the grind going

[@ejk425]

@@dangdrjay3011 Lol this 5 year later check-in has restored my faith in humanity. Well, my ears are much better, but I haven't grinded nonstop, but when I decide to record something, I grind hard. I've recorded a few songs and my mixes have definitely improved (mastering engineer verified this). If there's anything I discovered about myself, it's that I always relied(rely still..trying to kick it) on listening with my eyes instead of my ears. I will now close my eyes with listening to samples or ABing tracks to see if I can truly spot differences.

[@dangdrjay3011]

@@ejk425 that’s sick bro am just getting into this. I still have a lot to learn lol

[@marc-olivierjohnson8569]

Shouldn't the VCC be the last loaded ? for mixing u go From tape into mixer insert EQ and then mixer channel fader sent to the 2-buss

[@izvarzone]

Different ppl do it different. I have no idea even what's more realistic. If it sounds good I kinda don't care.

[@jeandierickx8172]

Thank you ; I dream . Jean DIERICKX from French Riviera France BRAVO

[@rune288]

what is the name of the song in this video?

[@JoelBrandonMedia]

Even sounds good on my iPhone speakers 👌

[@jamesburke14]

the plugins are good...but why after all these "boosts" etc , which obviously adds volume, does he not compensate for this by bringing down the output level to match these boosts in volume ater all...its the sound that the eq is supposed to change/correct....not the volume !!!!

[@SlateDigitalTV]

+JAMES BURKE did you see the peak values? We did compensate a bit the dry tracks :) Thanks for the comments!

[@dontrobthemachina3774]

You could have stopped at "the plugins are good" - if you can find better emulations my friend, send me the link!

[@stormshadow2k]

What the last guy said.

[@utubehound69]

I wish I had knew the Everything Interface w/Mics was coming out I just dropped enough to buy the Uber Mega Pack. This is a Remarkable Value w/the education to go with the whole system is well Unheard of, lol Full Sail…. be afraid very afraid . Amazing work the whole layout of the pay for by the month / year is Brilliant. The young ones have it made today as do everyone this is Game Changing.

[@robertstevenson3214]

The tone is obviously changing. Enjoy the music.

[@davidfranky1986]

i thin yall need to do one on violin please and thanks!!!!

[@fox0712]

When I have the VMR plugin window open during playback in Pro Tools it crashes my session. If I stop the track, do any adjustments and then close the plugin window and press play it runs perfectly fine. Anybody else get this or know what might be causing it? I thought it could be a graphics card issue. Sometimes happens with the VBC as well.

[@SlateDigitalTV]

+Jordan Fox hi, this sounds like a memory issue that could happen on 32bit systems, but the best thing to do is hit up support at www.slatesupport.com

[@fox0712]

+far ema Happens even in new sessions with the buffer at max

[@AnilSingh-wy4uy]

Steven is there a reason why there is no frequency analyzer on the VMR? i like to look at my track frequency where it is in the mix, but i always use my ear. Thank you

[@gibsonmarney4375]

Because the virtual mix rack is all analogue modelled. Show me a graphic on a hardware eq.

[@izvarzone]

So you can use ears and not distracted by analyzer. You don't really need it.

[@enriquelinares9218]

Dude great fucking vid! love it. now my drums are tight! thanks so much!

[@japaSGZ]

Swaggersouls knows the stuff

[@osanan]

I still wanna hear the song that sounds at 10'19". It sounds awesome!!!

[@321CatDaddy]

That’s Slate himself. Go to the Raven videos on the main Slate site, and you can see him singing along with the track on a Raven touchscreen

[@perrypelican9476]

I like using graphical eq plugins for obvious reasons. I would think everyone would prefer them. Can amyone explain that. If i got used to the knob type, would i probably like it more? What am i missing?

[@izvarzone]

I got used to these and then realize I don't really need to see curve or analyzer. I think it even affects how you dial sound. Not caring about how cool or correct curve looks, or about numbers. I think it's also much faster to dial sound in knob than moving line in digital-style EQ's.

[@izvarzone]

I do sometimes use izotope ozone. Because of sound, not because of curve.

[@diregremo]

What is the song that says "You caught my eyes, now I can't see"?

[@stormshadow2k]

It sounds like its Steven Slate imself on vocals. Which he does really well by the way.

[@justinbebsmus121]

Pretty sure he said it was called "Raven Haired Girl" performed by him (and people in his office maybe)

[@Saskiequelle]

Seriously. Do I need these or do I accomplish same result with SSL EQ? (Electronic music)

[@Fwuzeem]

SSL EQs are expensive. Keep them

[@kriscody3577]

Saskiequelle - the SSL is great but it will never sound like a Neve and vice versa. The 8048 model VCC with the 1073 will add some character to electronic mixes that you will love. I mix all styles and it surprised me how a console from the 70's that I would use for a blues song is also perfect for EDM.

[@jvonnjvonn4688]

When announcing the eq why just say the ssl neve what's so hard to💁‍♂️ say

[@HermanvanGelder]

can't believe they got Bill Clinton to do the voice over...

[@totigerus]

I...Did not......Have sexual relations with that plug in!

[@LeeronCarbuncle]

8:00 Hello darkness my old friend...

[@pascalmerschaudio]

annoying vocals

[@danielmorales2433]

It'll be nice to hear some trap been processed

[@KingGreatnessKG]

The FG-S really needs an output knob!

[@HR2635]

love it.. but please.. dont always remove the "ring" from the snare.. that is often what makes it cut through in the mix.. just wanted to shout that out.. as a drummer.

[@matthewhonnor]

HR2635 personally I always get rid of that ring. Just grates me. Different strokes for different folks though I guess

[@cronicasversosepoemas7368]

take care you are thinking of signing the digital slater, their support is not good, I signed for a year and is giving out expired, I contacted the support but they do not respond

[@DirectorDavoPaul]

Juice.

i like that for some time now you don't use pro tools on your videos. Strong subliminal message

[@montazownianr1]

FG-N adds lot of noise, fab pro eq are transparent

[@kriscody3577]

Montażownia nr1 - the noise makes the sound. test it out. Noise is a good thing if you control it.

[@montazownianr1]

Yes but if you use fg-n on 20 tracks then noise is not good anymore...

[@izvarzone]

Just run it hotter. Or use denoiser. fab filter compressor not even same sound.

[@protoolsfanatic7276]

nothing helping that guitar sound..sounded like acoustic guitar recorded thru a disrortion pedal..thank god for eq.