Very interesting this one. I never really use additive dynamic EQ when I am mastering. I have always liaised with the mix engineer if I need the kick brought up, or the vocal brought forward, but after watching this I thought I would apply it to an especially dull mix I had to work on this morning that could not be recalled by the original mix engineer and would have needed a complete remix by a different engineer. By applying a few of your techniques, I rescued it in about half an hour and have a very happy client this evening. Nearly 30 years mastering and I still learn something new every day. Thank you and stay safe.
Hey Conan! That's awesome! In most instances getting a new mix is the best option, but as you said, if you can't get a hold of it dynamic EQ can help! Glad to hear that these techniques worked well for you. SageAudio.com
Great content, clear, concise with easy to follow examples however on this occasion you demonstrated the subtractive de-esser and low mid de-mudder technique on the full stereo signal but then in the example walk-through you used it only on the mid channel. Just to clarify, is it correct to say it's better to use the methodology on the full signal rather than just the mid channel as there is potentially some mud and vocals that will need de-essing in the sides. Thanks for your time and keep up the excellent tutorials.
Hey Hand Held Halo! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! For the mix I was working on here, I mainly heard the muddiness on the Mid-image so I decided to focus it on that channel. As for sibilance, this will almost always be on the mid-image - but if you have some vocals panned hard left and right it might be better to use it on the side channel as well! SageAudio.com
Sir,did you have lo fi beat sample packs.?..sir thanks for. Your advance tips ..i hope you always...upload these...advance mixing and mastering tips for us..
Thanks for watching! We don't have those at the moment, but here's a video showcasing some websites where you can find free samples: ua-cam.com/video/kbMqzfZooXM/v-deo.html
Well, there's no philosophy or belief system for additive vs subtractive dynamic EQing as it exists for standard EQing. If for example the bass is too quiet compared to the kick, use subtractive dynamic eq on the dominant kick band and boost bass and kick back with a shelf. If it's the other way round, work exactly the other way round. But frankly, I prefer a multiband compressor like ProMB for this type of task. ProQ3 is missing attack, release, ratio, knee, look ahead and the sometimes very important and handy internal side chain. I'd say ProQ3's dynamic option is way more useful for surgical small band interventions. In fact, the application you showed here is a job for ProMB & Co.
Hey Alex! Thanks for watching! The FF MB is a great plugin as well. I think the main difference comes from how many bands and how precise they can be with the FF Pro Q. Also, the attack and release for the dynamic bands in the Pro Q 3 are automatic but respective to the frequency being compressed or expanded. Higher frequencies will have quick attacks and releases and vice versa. SageAudio.com
Thanks for watching! I've never used that one, but looking at it and reading a description it looks like you can have 6 bands on dynamic equalization! So there's a little less you can do with it but the concept is pretty similar. SageAudio.com
Am I missing something or is this basically multiband compression? If you have a dynamic EQ with attack and release would that not be the same as a MB compressor?
What is the main difference between dynamic eq and multi band comp. I think I understand the difference, but I’d be cool to see a fleshed out explanation
@@codycreepcore ok. Also, doesn’t multiband comp also bring up low level things in a frequency band while dynamic eq just controls the volume of a frequency band?
@@cytocache1238 I feel like it's similar. Compression reduces the peaks (depending on how you set it), so if your makeup gain is set right then yes the low level info comes up technically. If you dynamically attenuate the EQ band on a dynamic eq and also level match, then wouldn't it do the same?
Multiband comps have crossover bands which will likely introduce phase shift at those crossover frequency points, (possibly even with linear phase models). Dynamic EQs, on the other hand, don't split the frequencies into bands, theoretically avoiding this phase shift. This should make them sound more transparent.
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Very interesting this one. I never really use additive dynamic EQ when I am mastering. I have always liaised with the mix engineer if I need the kick brought up, or the vocal brought forward, but after watching this I thought I would apply it to an especially dull mix I had to work on this morning that could not be recalled by the original mix engineer and would have needed a complete remix by a different engineer. By applying a few of your techniques, I rescued it in about half an hour and have a very happy client this evening. Nearly 30 years mastering and I still learn something new every day. Thank you and stay safe.
Hey Conan! That's awesome! In most instances getting a new mix is the best option, but as you said, if you can't get a hold of it dynamic EQ can help! Glad to hear that these techniques worked well for you.
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Great content, clear, concise with easy to follow examples however on this occasion you demonstrated the subtractive de-esser and low mid de-mudder technique on the full stereo signal but then in the example walk-through you used it only on the mid channel. Just to clarify, is it correct to say it's better to use the methodology on the full signal rather than just the mid channel as there is potentially some mud and vocals that will need de-essing in the sides. Thanks for your time and keep up the excellent tutorials.
Hey Hand Held Halo! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!
For the mix I was working on here, I mainly heard the muddiness on the Mid-image so I decided to focus it on that channel. As for sibilance, this will almost always be on the mid-image - but if you have some vocals panned hard left and right it might be better to use it on the side channel as well!
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@@sageaudio Thank you for taking the time to clarify, it's always appreciated. Keep up the excellent content! 🎵 🔥
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Exactly haha! Thanks for watching!
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TDR Nova has that attack and release parameters for each dynamic eq band, but at the cost of only four bands.
Hey Confire Music! That's great to know! Thanks!
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Sir,did you have lo fi beat sample packs.?..sir thanks for. Your advance tips ..i hope you always...upload these...advance mixing and mastering tips for us..
Thanks for watching! We don't have those at the moment, but here's a video showcasing some websites where you can find free samples: ua-cam.com/video/kbMqzfZooXM/v-deo.html
Seems like this tutorial would've been better served using NOVA. Most are more likely to have that vs Fab Filter.
Thanks for watching and commenting on this one! People have been suggestion that one so you're right! I'll take a look at it!
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Well, there's no philosophy or belief system for additive vs subtractive dynamic EQing as it exists for standard EQing. If for example the bass is too quiet compared to the kick, use subtractive dynamic eq on the dominant kick band and boost bass and kick back with a shelf. If it's the other way round, work exactly the other way round. But frankly, I prefer a multiband compressor like ProMB for this type of task. ProQ3 is missing attack, release, ratio, knee, look ahead and the sometimes very important and handy internal side chain. I'd say ProQ3's dynamic option is way more useful for surgical small band interventions. In fact, the application you showed here is a job for ProMB & Co.
Hey Alex! Thanks for watching! The FF MB is a great plugin as well. I think the main difference comes from how many bands and how precise they can be with the FF Pro Q. Also, the attack and release for the dynamic bands in the Pro Q 3 are automatic but respective to the frequency being compressed or expanded. Higher frequencies will have quick attacks and releases and vice versa.
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Question about the dynamic expansion, would you happen to know if the Waves F6 EQ functions similarly to the Pro Q3?
Thanks for watching! I've never used that one, but looking at it and reading a description it looks like you can have 6 bands on dynamic equalization! So there's a little less you can do with it but the concept is pretty similar.
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Am I missing something or is this basically multiband compression? If you have a dynamic EQ with attack and release would that not be the same as a MB compressor?
I was thinking the same thing haha.
What is the main difference between dynamic eq and multi band comp. I think I understand the difference, but I’d be cool to see a fleshed out explanation
As i understand it, multiband is for wider frequency ranges, and dynamic eq can be more precise
@@codycreepcore ok. Also, doesn’t multiband comp also bring up low level things in a frequency band while dynamic eq just controls the volume of a frequency band?
@@cytocache1238 I feel like it's similar. Compression reduces the peaks (depending on how you set it), so if your makeup gain is set right then yes the low level info comes up technically. If you dynamically attenuate the EQ band on a dynamic eq and also level match, then wouldn't it do the same?
@@codycreepcore 🧐 I guess so....
Multiband comps have crossover bands which will likely introduce phase shift at those crossover frequency points, (possibly even with linear phase models). Dynamic EQs, on the other hand, don't split the frequencies into bands, theoretically avoiding this phase shift. This should make them sound more transparent.