This week we
had a guest post by Caleb Murphy over at the blog for anybody who uses samples in their work.
Check it out here:
EQ'ing Samples to Fit Your Mix
When you're using samples, virtual instruments or loops, you might assume that they're good to go and don't need any mixing.
While this can be the case, there's one thing you often need to do, especially if you're fitting the sample in with the rest of your tracks.
And that's EQ'ing.
The sample creators can't anticipate how you're using the samples, so they may not always fit in the frequency spectrum next to the rest of your production.
It's similar to how presets are a good starting point, but you still have to tweak them to fit your song.
With samples, it's the same thing. You have to EQ them so that they fit in with the rest of the instruments. And if you need help with that, I've written the most comprehensive EQ guide you can find.
Gerrie's EQ Story
Gerrie is a hobbyist who says he has a "basic knowledge of mixing" and he's still in the process of learning. He just bought EQ Strategies and was not disappointed. He told us how great it was to use as a guideline to improve his EQ skills and he says that "I now know much better how to use EQ, what it can do for me and what I have look (and listen) for."
He said he would "immediately recommend it" and "the sooner an audio engineer (pro or hobby does not matter) learns about it the better."
If you want to create balance and separation in your mixes, grab the EQ Strategies guide through the link below: