FIX YOUR MIXES by Mastering the House of EQ

In this episode, we’re laying the foundation for understanding EQ—what it is, how it works, and why it’s essential for any music producer or mix engineer. Using a creative “EQ House” analogy, EJ breaks down the typology of EQs (parametric, graphic, shelving, etc.), talks about EQ circuit types and controls (but saves the deep dive for later), and explains what each frequency range does using real-world examples on drums, guitar, and vocals. Whether you’re learning how to EQ vocals, trying to figure out how to EQ drums to get rid of muddiness, or wondering when not to EQ, this is your starting point. What you’ll learn in this video: • What EQ is and how it works • The different frequency zones (subs to air) • How to use filters and Q settings • How EQ affects different instruments • Why EQ is like building a house 👉 Hit that subscribe button if you want more on how to EQ guitars, vocals, drums which is coming up in our next video. #HowToEQ #EQBasics #EQForBeginners #HowToEQVocals #HowToEQDrums #HowToEQGuitar #MixingTips #EQTutorial #AudioProduction #SonicStoryteller ============================ Find more & connect on Reddit! Username: TheSonicStoryteller ============================ ⏰ TIME CODES: 00:00 - INTRO 0:48 - WHAT ARE EQ CONTROL & CIRCUIT TYPES? 2:15 - THE HOUSE OF EQ - SUBS EXPLAINED 2:48 - THE HOUSE OF EQ - LOWS EXPLAINED 3:45 - THE HOUSE OF EQ - LOW-MIDS EXPLAINED 4:28 - THE HOUSE OF EQ - MIDS EXPLAINED 5:20 - THE HOUSE OF EQ - UPPER-MIDS EXPLAINED 6:05 - THE HOUSE OF EQ - UPPER MIDS-HIGHS EXPLAINED 6:51 - THE HOUSE OF EQ - HIGHS EXPLAINED 7:35 - TOOLS OF THE HOUSE - HIGH-PASS FILTER EXPLAINED 7:56 - TOOLS OF THE HOUSE - LOW-PASS FILTER EXPLAINED 8:17 - TOOLS OF THE HOUSE - SHELF FILTERS EXPLAINED' 8:50 - TOOLS OF THE HOUSE - BELL FILTERS EXPLAINED 9:12 - TOOLS OF THE HOUSE - NOTCH FILTERS EXPLAINED 9:28 - TOOLS OF THE HOUSE - THE Q EXPLAINED 10:22 - HOW TO TRAIN YOUR EARS FOR HEARING EQ AT HOME