They all have pretty similar parameters, as you can see, so anything I say here will apply to all three. (you can right-click to add more bands for more precise EQing here, which is really good to know owo) (I always like to have 'graphic EQ' enabled.) These equalizers come with the programs, so they're really accessable and stuff. Let me show you some different equalizers: Audacity's Equalizer, Reaper's ReaEQ, and FL Studio's Fruity Parametric EQ 2. Also, equalizing is a slightly more complex process, so it's better to do second IMO.

So, I always EQ after I compress, though I don't think it matters which you do… it's just easier to hear how your EQ worked after the compression. It can make or break a vocal- it even replace flags in its effect! It's really one of the greatest tools at your disposal while mixing, so learning to use it is crucial. The right EQ for a voice can change a cover from nice to WOAH in one fell swoop. It's all about being audible over the music, but not too loud, and everything being consistent, clear, and pretty.īasically, every track you produce should have these two things applied to it, because they're super important. In a nutshell, compressors even out the volume of the track and equalizers cut and boost different frequencies in order to make the vocals even more balanced and clear. But First: Why is EQ important?Įqualizers are one of the two key components of mixing vocal tracks, the other being compressors. So, I decided I'd give you guys a cheat sheet on what I know about equalizing. Hey everyone, I'm Cdra and people keep asking me how I EQ things.

Audacity equalizer