The Secret Of Passive EQs

[@Producelikeapro]

Let me know what YOUR secret to passive EQs are by commenting below!

[@efnerva664]

This channel, and Marc is really spreading gold left and right - thanks

[@squoblat]

not being able to afford one :D

[@TheFeelButton]

I once got sarcastic with my EQ and ended up with a passive aggressive mix! Cheers Warren!!

[@anthonydallarosa8314]

@@squoblat 😂 I feel you bud

[@CLdwyer]

I actually like producing into a bit of passive EQ on the master bus - Bax, Pultec, etc. Deals with the midrange muddiness early and makes boosting mid-range audibility more intuitive. Can easily hear what instrumental parts have low end and top end to remove to make room for vocals, drums, bass, etc. It's made my workflow faster.

[@bobbykanemusictube]

It's crazy how big a difference a few little twist of a couple knobs can do to the feel you get from the music as a whole.

[@chriscorral6365]

Giggity

[@KevinM-dg7kx]

The bottom end trick is worth the price of admission alone. Being able to dial in massive beef while perfectly controlling mud and flab is amazing.

[@unc1589]

.... “I don’t really care...I just care what it does to my music”. That’s what I’m talkin bout!

[@terrysuttonmusic982]

Why could I not stop worrying about that candle burning the tape? Haha Great video, thanks!

[@eliashowe7115]

That depth at the low end is amazing. Top end boost is also super smooth. Pultec is a classic for a reason. From 1951 to now, still top of the game.

[@hadyshiekhal-ared6653]

I learn so much from Mark he's just so smooth and can explain things clearly.. Thanks for Produce Like A Pro

[@JJProductions88]

He was a guest speaker at a school I attended.

[@abelobiriayettey5985]

I am a simple man, I see anything Marc, I click and watch... So much smooth knowledge shared

[@hadyshiekhal-ared6653]

@@abelobiriayettey5985 😂😂😂 I feel you

[@michaeltablet8577]

Love this video! Thank you and thank you Warren! Most channels would never dare put another producer on their channel because of competition. You have a teacher's heart and we are all truly grateful!

[@Bolle128]

I am constantly astounded by the general recording and mixing level of your material. The instruments and vocals are just so incredibly well captured. Thank you!

[@RealHomeRecording]

Money makes ish happen!

[@PuRe_AdDicT]

That snare sound is fantastic.

[@PaoloMilani]

As you switched on the eqs, my jaw dropped. The lows are good but for me it's in the top end it shines, it is bringing so much more detail in a subtle and sweet sounding way, everything seems more alive and more real. Fantastic for songs like this. Thanks so much for another great video Marc, loving it.

[@RealHomeRecording]

More alive and real is definitely a great way of putting it!

[@theMarcoBarosi]

I got to the stage where every time a video with Marc gets uploaded, I've already liked it 30 seconds in. You're great man!

[@MOSMASTERING]

He's such a gentleman. Props to anyone sharing good information

[@KellyDavidMusic]

Presence in a mix is like a secret ingredient. All the character becomes defined. Thanks Marc!

[@RealCbase]

Man, when you put those guys in, its like the sun rises! I often have this feeling with hardware stuff, sometimes even if its not really doing anything, but its open the mix.

[@jibeji]

Really happy to see another video of Marc-Daniel, and especially talking about those lovely Pultec's.

[@ThomC]

'Even if it's adding one cool thing but it's taking away two cool things, never use it'. That's a good point actually! Some EQ plugins for example have a strong effect on the transients and that's something I try to pay attention to. Thanks Marc!

[@abelobiriayettey5985]

I am a simple man, I see anything Marc, I click and watch... So much smooth knowledge shared

[@larryayres4592]

I immediately tried this on a mix I am working on and it sounds much better! Thanks so much!

[@petesawchuk]

Simple, perfect enhancements; nothing like hearing that 60Hz boost come in on the singer/songwriter track. Thanks Marc!

[@mirr1984]

Love how the Pultec brings out the brush strokes on the drums.

[@PauloARod]

I love the visual aspect of this video, how the top he's wearing matches his eye colour, the curtains, the sofa, his EQP-A's and even his console! Even the ring on his finger, the floor and the lamp stand seem to be all colour matched. Other KZbinrs, take notice! ;)

[@marcdanielnelson317]

I like Blue and Grey :)

[@BrendanKDavis]

@@marcdanielnelson317 facts. :D

[@uriel-heavensguardian8949]

Thank you for this Video! Those things sound absolutely beautiful!!!!!

[@AdilNadaf]

Would have been great if you would had bypassed the insert from DAW as the sound still passes through the tubes in ‘bypass’ setting in these pultec clones.

[@marcdanielnelson317]

I mix through summing here so taking it out of hard line insert would pull it completely out.

[@iammadeofsound]

Incredible how it brings the depth and lush so subtly but yet so baldly! beautiful!

[@FLH3official]

Excellent video. One of the rare when you actualy hear what's going on clearly, without using your imagination, and the name of the product, and without the need of settings pulled to 11 in order to make them obvious but un-musical. Good job, man.

[@stephenross4333]

The first song you played is nice! Never heard this artist before & the songwriting has a maturity I appreciate. Thanks!

[@rickspyder6159]

This could be in top 5 of best tutorials ever ....you rocked it big time Marc Daniel Nelson!!!!

[@Producelikeapro]

Wow! Thanks ever so much

[@emuhunter1]

So great to hear Jay in this context!! I’ve been a huge fan of his since he was playing in Band Of Annuals.

[@That1Guy]

This is the first time I’ve understood the “mix into it” concept thanks 🙏

[@mayzter8765]

Number 2 of my favorite mixers...no nerdy stuff, just real-life experience.

[@andytullis8736]

Just want to say thank you Warren and Marc for these awesome videos. Have a marvelous weekend. 🙂

[@andYz00m]

What an excellently recorded, performed and mixed track!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thank you so much!

[@AKAtAGG]

that song is beautiful. yet another great vid from MMM.

[@peterbondmusic]

beautiful song, mix and production.

[@JaredSchumaier]

I learn something new every time Marc is on! 👌

[@donteschner8604]

Superb. I have the Pultec plugins and I have been looking for THE place to use them as I did notice how sweet they are yet the effect was just a little too subtle for the other applications I was trying them on. I'm in, and I hope they will be my "go to" for mastering. Beautiful production by the way. Simple is the way.

[@kevinjones159]

Wow, I used to love this guy's old band "band of annuals" and I forgot about them until I head this song! Now I found the singer's new music! Thank you!

[@PrantoKoX]

As ever, Marc's videos are the most creatively explained and heartfelt on PLAP. And sweet, sweet sounding Pultec clones indeed: great job, Audioscape!

[@twitcheyspleen]

the arrangements and recording are gorgeous

[@Producelikeapro]

Thank you!

[@Nopleaseandthanks]

I look forward to Marc's Videos!

[@RONNYMORRISMUSIC]

Always a pleasure to see these videos from you guys.

[@grindworker]

Thanks for the tips. Sounds really fantastic.

[@valiumdupeuple]

This mix is mind blowing!

[@CharlyPreissel]

Appreciate all of your posts.. Thank you pretty much for sharing knowledge, Tipps and Tricks Looking forward on next clips. Best regards, Charly

[@boldbearStudios]

Thank you Marc and Warren. So much valuable content explained by such a humble and talented person. Love this content!

[@iamantoniofernandez]

Fantastic stuff! Thank you so much for this video. Helps to wrap my brain around The beautiful sweet spot for pultec style EQ’s

[@ElMarko2000]

Beautiful song and Marc’s mix is like a warm blanket enveloping it. The passive eq on the master bus works so well here. Anyone else here would have preferred the snare placement on 4, rather than 3 & 6 though?

[@danielpicard3994]

Passive EQs are wonderful 3D machines. Thanks for the video.

[@NoEBITDuh]

Sounds amazing Marc!

[@1loveMusic2003]

That song sounds amazing great job and good on the artist for writing that.

[@carbonvibes]

Sounds amazing and gives it a huge presence, thank you for sharing.

[@ANSWERTHECALLOFJESUSCHRIST]

Marc is the bomb! Thanks for having him in your videos, Warren!

[@gbaxter6465]

I love AudioScape. I discovered them about six months ago with their SSL style buss compressor. It's amazing. It's smart that you have a pair of these EQ's. They would be wonderful to track with but a pair seems like a must for mixes. Thanks for sharing.

[@juliogrullon2755]

Quick question why do folks have a pair on the mix bus

[@angelocherymusic]

This Mix feels so great!

[@Producelikeapro]

Yes! Very impressive

[@glennbucc7107]

The Pultec sound great, but with just a low and high freq's to work with, your just adding a smiley face to the music. This is the reason why I sold my Mini Massive EQ and got the Massive Passive with its 4 band EQ.

[@chrispinkston5588]

Thank you Marc and Warren for taking the mystery out of the music making process. I always enjoy your videos and its very kind of you to be giving of your incredible knowledge to the community. Cheers!

[@infojunkie4989]

Well this vid helped sell another 2 EPQ-A. Fantastic, no nonsense walkthrough! Thank you.

[@Producelikeapro]

Marvellous

[@johnsammers]

Thanks Marc - brilliant info as always.

[@electricwhiterabbit]

I came to watch Atticus the dog sleeping on the couch. i also learned about EQ's too.

[@gbsrecords]

He also seems pretty passive but I bet he lets Marc know when there's too much 30k

[@aarons6617]

That’s awesome that you use AS gear! I have their LA-2A, two of their V3A 500’s, and one of their EQP-A, which is so sweet sounding; all their gear is. I use it with my Tegeler VTRC on my mono vocal buss when mixing and all over when tracking. Thanks for the video!

[@kenmccormack7297]

Beautiful work...

[@Producelikeapro]

Marvellous!

[@thedukewestern]

I still love this video

[@CharlyPreissel]

I agree in every point. To have an analog gear in the Mix Bus means an added value

[@MZ-tm1tw]

By using the transformer balanced Pultech Tube EQ you add Harmonic distortion and overtones to your mix that was not in the mix before passing it through the hardware. This can also be done with plug ins check RTA overtone content what happens when passed through UAD Eqp-1 pulltech or Waves EqP1 or Focusrite Liquid Mix old tube 3 eq Emulation based on EQH -2 3/4 band pultech EQ. For some slow songs when you don't need fast attack and relase settings LA2a can work on the masterbuss .You get very warm big sound with alot of Harmonic colour. If you want to balance it out run it in parallel compression so you can mix in how much La2a you want on your masterbuss.

[@cronoscapo]

Excelente episodio. Muy bien explicado todo. Saludos a MARC desde Argentina

[@RijoBeats]

Informative and digestible. Thanks homies

[@round69]

I love your listen- and mixing- experiences ,. really appreciate this ,.. thank you

[@ivindsolberg7827]

Hey buddy! This is my all time favorite mixing video of all time! After seeing this, I use Analog obsession’s Rare on all my mixes. And I leave the same settings on. Also love this track! Great song and a perfect mix! Thanks so much!

[@elabuelitotime]

Love the Daniel's videos! There are clear as a pultec

[@dolovfm]

Great vid - Passive EQ' i use are Eckmiller ( i have a few including hp/lp filters). Various RFZ ( i have a few) and 2 White instrument cut only graphics. Just as Mark said, so easy to over-boost thinking nothing happening, then you bypass and its "WOW". Also analogue passives keep the bass as tight as F phase wise - great for vinyl. I love active eq as-well but passives are my foundation eq's - always plenty boost and cut.

[@Charlie-Oooooo]

Wow! Talk about "secret sauce"! MDN, nice!!! So glad to be in this PLAP community!

[@TheSoundConnoisseur]

Got a pair of Warm Audio EQP's!! Love Them

[@AlexeySolovievMusic]

Love all the videos with Marc! Please Warren ask Marc to do more videos! Really awesome guy!

[@jeffreyguilford2800]

Absolutely brilliant Marc as always and thank you so much for everything you do for us.. so inspiring 👍 thank you Warren and I will work on this !! Cheers, Jeff

[@pablo.l]

Great episode! thanks Marc!

[@greggb681]

What an amazing song!

[@BladesMusic]

Great and straightforward explanations from a Pro that aren't intimidating. Sounds like the kind of guy it would be fun just to sit and listen to mixes with and talk with about them - casually - learning passively, like this EQ. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us. I only have one passive EQ in my plugin collection and I don't like it - so now I'm looking for my best bet.

[@nodaysback1]

Reminds me of the Loudness switch on my old Pioneer receiver.. Gave the music a little more body and snap at lower volumes.. Your EQ has much smoother lows and airy top, very subtle, but definitely "there." Sounds nice..

[@MarcBecker_Music]

Great video. Thank you, Marc and Warren. These Audios Scape EQP-A really sound awesome. I love Pultec style EQs on the main bus.

[@audiosounddoctor5834]

It sounds so good....with this recordings ......everything works....thnx a lot!

[@tiptop8218]

buddy you kill me with your sessions, thats all i can say...unbelievable good!

[@HitTheRoadMusicStudio]

Man, fantastic insight, thank you so much for sharing - this video came just in the right time 🤘

[@markcole4001]

Very much appreciate your discussion of how and why a particular hardware item or plugin, with the settings you use, works to achieve a specific goal. Valuable and thought provoking. Please consider doing a video on getting that extra 10-15 % on the mix buss for other genres, i.e.pop, hip hop, rap, rock.

[@marcdanielnelson317]

It works on ALL genres.

[@josephforrest3713]

Damn, that was NOT subtle lol. WOOOOH!!! It's like... It just breathed a tonne of life into the track. Can't put it any other way. Wonderful!

[@NewJunctionMusicRoom]

Great demonstration, thanks! you get to work on some lovely music.......... enjoy the ride :)

[@splashesin8]

Very nice! It does add and isn't taking away anything! ✨✨✨✨✨

[@alexmetallicatrivium]

Thanks for the quality content

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Alex!

[@jrthomas_music]

I love this vid so much. Watched it many times and bought myself a pair of AudioScape EPQ’s! Worth it. Killer stuff Marc.

[@Emondotcalm]

The guy's delivery is smooth as a Pultec!

[@sumyupee]

Been using different pultech plugins like crazy latey. I like making big smooth changes. It's nice to know your prefered settings. Analog obsession makes a pretty decent free version of it.

[@khalillahbichi4943]

Oh the reverbe in the voice !! Can please you tell me what reverb gear / plugin is that ?

[@k.ollektiv]

Thanks a lot for shoaring that!!

[@mcpribs]

We are all forever indebted to Summerland and Shank. Thank you gents!

[@bnosel]

Thanks as always Marc.

[@searchiemusic]

i'm designing my own preamp/passive eq since i wanted something that could boost much better than my other eq's, its basically a passive inductor EQ where the inductors are lowpass filters for 3 bands, and capacitors are highpass filters for 3 bands, makeup driven by a 2520, so far its sounding really good and exactly how you describe here, you have to boost a lot to get a lot of change but even a lot of change isn't too weird

[@kadmondrago]

Splendid demonstration and sharing! Thank you, sir! 🙏

[@delmixedit]

Great video! Why not just bypass or make the inserts inactive instead of flicking the power switches on and off?

[@steveunderwood3683]

Interesting tape recorder he has there. It looks like the cheap Akai 4000D stretched into quadraphonic form. I don't remember seeing those in the 70s. Most of the quadraphonic machines at least had logic controls, and usually supported 10.5" spools. The most basic quadraphonic tape recorder I remember is the Sony one they made by stretching the TC366.

[@sashagusev1058]

Marc and Warren! T H A N K S ! it's Very Timely!!!!

[@RufusJacson]

Great video! Would love to see a more 'in depth' tutorial on mixing this type of music. There are loads of great vids out there for Pop, Rock, Metal, R&B, EDM, etc but there seems to be a lack in this area. (Unless I'm missing something, of course). Thanks again to Marc and Warren, as ever!