Learn The Secrets Of EQ And Make Your Mixes Sound Fantastic
Our good friend Ian Shepherd who you might remember from a previous guest blog post where we discussed the loudness war and Dynamic Range Day has been busy creating a brand new video tutorial course where he explains how to unlock your Home Mastering ‘Instinct for EQ’
What is the course about ?
Home Mastering EQ is a “deep dive” into using EQ in mastering with almost 5 hours of downloadable HD videos using a whole new set of musical examples, entirely focused on EQ, EQ and only EQ.
During the course you'll find out ..
- The crucial step you must take before using any EQ
- The difference between EQ balance and EQ matching - and why it matters
- Why analogue and digital EQs are different, and when to use them
- How to “speak EQ” using keywords to remember how different frequencies sound
- How to translate the way EQ makes you feel into knowing what your music needs
What is included in each video ?
Video One : Introduction
- The goal of EQ in mastering
- A simple rule of thumb that will help you decide what your music should sound like
- The ten key “pivot” frequencies you should work with first
- How to decide if you should boost or cut
Video Two : Bass
- The difference between “punch” and “thump”
- How EQ affects our perception of the mix – and how it DEPENDS on the mix
- How to instantly choose the right place to boost the bass – almost every time
Video Three : Mid Range
- How “Q” values need to change for a natural sound at any frequency
- How to get a ringing, energetic strumming quality from the guitars
- The REAL secret of “analogue warmth”
Video Four : Top
- The dangers of adding top end
- How to decide between “shelf” or “bell” EQ
- How hearing too much can tell you what’s missing
Video Five : Techniques
- Using “mid-side” EQ
- The dangers of “frequency sculpting”
- When boosting and cutting at the same time is a worthwhile exercise
- How to use your “muscle memory” to help remember the right EQ
30 day money back guarantee
There's a 30-day "no questions asked" refund guarantee if you decide it's not for you, and you get to keep anything you've downloaded.
So if you're not sure, why not sign up now and see how you get on ?
Special Introductory Offer – 33% Discount
For a limited time only get 30% off the regular price You pay only $67.00
Read more information on what you can learn from this 5 hour video course.
I wana try it
with this, i'll be complete
Although I'm late for the competition but Congratulations to 12String. I also believe he has a good reason, so well deserved.
i'd like to win this coz i dont have the money to buy it !
Hope I win lol:3
fantastic as I would like to learn these techniques at the heart of music and sound that can transmit
Its not that I would like to win. I need to win.
Hey Walla This is awesome =) I also need help with the mastering part of my tracks as well
Is there any extra copies of this video tutorial , That would be one great thing to receive from you fellas !
here you can find some of my music https://soundcloud.com/humanenigma
You know i really don't want to damage your ears , I think this videos will do a lot for me... :) you never stop learning .
My music is good, just lacking a tad bit in mastering quality, could really use this.
It's been two weeks and I have not been contacted yet. Hellooooo any body out there lol
I'm a volunteer sound tech at church and just started producing at home ... EQ is one of the most challenging things and I would love to learn more.
i really can use this, making melodies i love, but any technical happenings i really suck :(
Shared! :)
Thanks for passing on my details Looperman. When I get the download details and I have looked at the video I will do a write up for the Family.
Awww! I just read that I'm too late! We should really take down the 'Competition' link....
OK! My music always needs......something. Thanks for the opportunity to win more knowledge.
Congrats 12String!
This is stuff you can learn from youtube. Also, trial and error.
@12String - Ive passed on your details and Ian should be in touch shortly.
For those still entering after its finished its always worth reading the full post :-)
I'd love to win and learn because one of the things I'm told I need improvement on the most is my EQ mixing, not to mention it'd be nice to know details about all those knobs... so many knobs... O w O
@Looperman: Yes the email address is correct and I can be contacted there. Cheers!
Hooraaaa! I actually won some thing. I will let you all know how I get on with the course once I have evaluated it. Thank you Looperman and thank you Home Mastering
Congrats 12STRING!!!!
Congratulations to 12String: now you will be our reference for eq-ing questions :-)
I also wondered that so few people took part, but I am glad to read that you are still looking for a new promo.
Ciao, Domenico
I counted up the valid entries and chose a number at random which resulted in the winner being
12String - https://www.looperman.com/users/profile/883744
Surprised that so few people bothered to be in with a chance of winning. Not exactly a difficult comp to enter :-) Either way Ill line up another promo soon.
Well done 12String, let us all know how what you think of the Home Mastering EQ course videos once you have had time to view them.
I shared and I would love a copy of this program so I can start producing the best music the world has ever heard! I'm hungry to learn everything to do with producing the best sound quality possible! I would love this course and I will take what I learn and make some amazing sound and then post it here for all to hear! =D
I cant share this page via a facebook or anything but I did show it to some very good people. Im sure there are allot of people that would love to learn the secret, I would love to. But I hope that who ever gets to learn them really puts them to use! and I hope that they share the knowledge that they gain from it as well.
Shared. I would love to win this Home Mastering EQ course to help me make my mix better. My music is important to me and also important to my listeners that I get the mix right so I try really hard to make sure it is. However, I lack the knowledge needed to make my tracks stand out from the crowd and they end up being just "OK". This Home mastering EQ course would be just the thing to kick start my music into the pro league. Thank you for offering this course. 12string.
Mixing is a tough step when you don't know the techniques and you are guided only by instinct.
That's why I would like to win: to learn the principles and to obtain more professional mixes.
Thank you.
Stefano
Great Course!!!
I love how Ian explains! :)
Good luck to all!
i wanna win!!!
cuz i got 1 good ear, so just "hearing things out" is not quite enough
shared...and I *need* to win because I would love to learn something from Ian Shepherd: he knows what he talks about!
By the way... this is a great idea: this whole site is about making music and these kind of initiatives really go in the right direction: well done!
I admit my EQ skills are a little uneducated and homemade. Thanx for the opportunity Looperman!!
I want it because it would help me to take my mixes to the next level. I am really passionate about my music; I'd love to make it sound the best it possibly can, and I feel this would really help.
I want to win because I want to be the best
oh, here's why I'd like to win lol:
https://www.looperman.com/tracks/detail/140350
needs alot of work
Shared!
I would be happy to learn what the pro's do with EQ's instead of just flying blind! Mastering is fun, but I know it can get better.
Shared it!
And would love to win it too!
I've realized that howsoever good your individual elements or stems are, until and unless they dance in cohesion, your work is not complete..
Eq differentiates a good song from a great song...
And a chance to learn it from a top notch is what is being given away and that too for free!
Thanx looperman!!!
Off topic but why do eBooks, get rich quick scams and everything in between end with the same number - Whats with the number seven, and why not $69.95?
They're either $47, $67 or $147..
And my kicks are too loud....and my mixes are muddy...aaaarrgh!!!!!!! i wanna win..!!!
Always good to learn more...sure i need to get some tips on eq....my hats are always too damn loud..lol
I would like to win to learn the technical end of muzic better. It'd be nice to take things to another level, and cool to learn visually as opposed to reading. I'd definitely like my mixes to sound better!
Thanks.
Dont forget you need to share this page and then comment telling me why you would like to win
definitely would be loving to win this one yes please
thanks guys, cool promotion
Neal Visher