3 M/S EQ Moves I Use in Every Mix (& Why You Should Too!)

Save 7% Off Your First Year with DistroKid - http://distrokid.com/vip/5piece In this mixing tutorial, I'm sharing 3 essential M/S EQ moves I use in every mix, and why you should too! We'll dive deep into the world of Mid/Side EQ (also known as Midside EQ, MS EQ, and M/S EQ) and explore how these powerful techniques can transform your sound. This video covers practical applications of mid/side mastering techniques and mixing tips for a variety of instruments, including vocals, drums, and even your low end. Learn how to use M/S EQ to create space and clarity in your mixes, making your vocals shine and your low end punch through. I'll break down each move step-by-step, explaining the "why" behind each adjustment so you can understand the principles at play. Learn to sculpt your sound with precision and achieve professional-sounding mixes with this overlooked audio mixing strategy. Whether you're working on vocal mixing, mastering, or simply want to improve your overall mix, these M/S EQ techniques are game-changers. 📌 SUBSCRIBE If You're New - https://www.youtube.com/5piece 🔊 PLUGINS USED IN THIS VIDEO 🔊 Waves F6 - https://waves.alzt.net/rQyLQ5 FabFilter Pro Q4 - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/dOyo33 Dangerous Music BAX EQ - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/GKjNyV Izotope Ozone EQ (FREE) - https://shrsl.com/4u5a2 Brainworx bx_digitalV3 - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/7aJaQr 🎸SONGS USED IN THIS VIDEO 🎹 "ALA BEKE 2" by EverythingOShauN Feat. ODUMODUBLVCK - https://bfan.link/energy-is-everything "City of Aliens" by SRE Feat. Ellejae - https://ffm.to/findingmars "BASMATI" by EverythingOShauN - https://bfan.link/energy-is-everything 🎥 VIDEOS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO 🎬 How To Fix Frequency Masking with FabFilter's Pro-Q4 🛠️ - https://youtu.be/kriOJQ4bGXM 📲 SOCIAL MEDIA 📲 WEBSITE - http://www.5piecemusic.com SPOTIFY - https://spoti.fi/3xq3C2q INSTAGRAM - http://www.instagram.com/5piece FACEBOOK - http://www.facebook.com/5piece TWITTER - http://www.twitter.com/5piecemusic YOUTUBE - http://www.youtube.com/5piece 📖 VIDEO CHAPTERS 📖 0:00 What is Mid/Side EQ? 2:00 DistroKid 2:55 Strategy 1 8:52 Strategy 2 18:56 Strategy 3 23:05 Overlooked Mixing Processes DISCLOSURE: Some of the links on this page are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase and/or subscribe. Affiliate commissions help fund videos like this one. #distrokid #mixingtips #midsideeq #mseq #vocalmixing #mid/sidemasteringtechniques #audioengineering #musicproduction Copyright 5PiECE Music 2025