RETHINK EQ - It'll Change How You Mix Music

[@dpfxz]

Love how you just SPIT out the info, thats how videos like this should be made... no filler.

[@dougpopejoy9605]

Epiphany time. I struggled to get my head around the idea of EQ for years. The concept that it's just extra faders for frequencies instantly resonated. I enjoy your videos immensely but this one just whacked me upside the head. Thanks soooo much.

[@tasenova2717]

These are fantastic edits Sage. It's been 7 years of learning, and I have never seen information and animation presented so seamlessly of a very nuanced concept.

[@toxictower]

Also worth looking into is the phase/time shifts near EQ curves (if minimal phase eq), or pre-ringing (if linear phase eq).

[@zsliu98]

7:18 static EQ does not introduce harmonic distortion. What you see is floating-point error (noise).

[@CarlKaroyan]

Fantastic lesson thank you

[@sageaudio]

Appreciate your comment!

[@alessandrociapica5180]

When you boost 100hz I perceive the pitch to be higher Great channel!

[@eternal_music_ways]

Keep making such tutorials sir…so helpful for us ❤

[@samuelbreuer]

Straight to the point! Thank you!

[@sageaudio]

Thanks for watching!

[@hydratek_sounds]

Great content as usual. Each video is so informative and deep 👏

[@SeFu2006]

I recently noticed that sometimes you don’t specifically want what the fundamental offers in a sound but rather the overtones

[@Astro3300-xcc]

Always a pleasure to learn from you 🙏🏽❤️

[@sageaudio]

Always a pleasure to read your comments, thanks for watching!

[@Reggi_Sample]

Is this why EQs that offer auto-gain may be of benefit? @6:00

[@TRXST.ISSUES]

Phenomenal discussion, thank you for bringing attention to this.

[@sageaudio]

Thanks for watching!

[@Pax30001]

Thanks for sharing!

[@inwex8350]

Dang. I really need to get a linear phase eq. Pro Q too much $$$ at the moment Thank you for the detailed video as usual!

[@off1off1]

Hello , Cutting frequencies in the high range are not changing de maximum peak level of your signal as long as there is an other peak, I don't understand your example about the bass line at 6:40 ?

[@newguy6935]

I record a solo piano player and I struggle to preserve or even increase the dynamic range of the piano and, get it to a more acceptable loudness so that it won't be bastardized by say, a Spotify normalization algorithm. I am beginning to think it's more difficult to mix for a solo instrument than for a whole band. Some would say "don't worry about your loudness level". But how can I not worry about that when the various streaming outlets will normalize to their own standards and possibly bastardize the mix? Sometimes I'll try EQing the 3.5kh area to increase the loudness a little but that almost always makes the piano sound a bit harsh or brittle. Another thing I am noticing is that most sampled pianos will record a piano with a single mic but, what should be a mono signal is produced as a stereo signal which causes phase between the left and right channels of the track. I can "mostly" get the L and R aligned but still notice some affected attacks in the notes. Add another mic and the phase between the two mics makes things even worse. Of course, I can adjust for phase in that situation as well but ultimately, the attacks of certain notes still get a bit blunted. Because it's a solo piano, I have to take a lot more care to get it right as nuances are more noticeable. Help... Lost and lonely in Virginia.

[@sageaudio]

Thanks for sharing your experience! Mixing solo piano can indeed be challenging due to the need to preserve dynamics while managing loudness for streaming platforms. It’s great that you’re exploring techniques like compression and EQ carefully; consider automating volume and experimenting with mic placements to tackle phase issues. Keep experimenting, and remember that even small adjustments can make a big difference! We'd also recommend you consider checking out our online community membership, where we offer 1-on-1 mixing feedback and more in-depth mixing+mastering lessons and resources to help you tackle these issues, get feedback from professionals+peers, and learn+practice your craft. More info can be found at www.sageaudio.com/ and you can also reach out to [e-mail] if you have any specific questions about joining!

[@mttlsa686]

Talking about the bass, you mean the lowest note's fundamental right? A bass line has not just "a fundamental" having multiple notes.

[@dropLove_]

How so much wisdom?

[@sageaudio]

Lots of research, practice, and a great team+community!

[@dropLove_]

​@@sageaudio It's quite impressive and much appreciated.

[@khoivinh3402]

Hell to the yea yeahh.

[@sageaudio]

😄🎶

[@jacquesancillon6635]

indeed there is almost half a tone difference on the 30 db boost ... But then, it's only my ear that is biased and it doesn't really exist on a "physical" level?. So if a sound is mixed too loudly in the middle of other sounds ... it could seem like it's out of tune with the others? How weird is this concept Sometimes I feel drowned in an ocean of unbridgeable gaps.

[@Migesteban]

❤!