How to balance frequencies in a mix

Balancing the high-frequencies

1. Set the filter to only react to the highest frequencies of the sound. ...
2. Set the ratio to around 1:1.5.
3. Change the threshold so the audio you want to effect surpasses the threshold.
4. Now increase the amount until the audio feels like the top end is glistening.

1. What should a balanced mix look like?
2. How do you balance a frequency?

What should a balanced mix look like?

A balanced mix (or flat, if you prefer) usually has a full range of frequencies more or less hitting 0dB on an FFT reader. You can go -/+3dB around it, but keeping it around 0 is the best. For electronic music, it's pretty normal to have the low end sticking out by about +3dB though.

How do you balance a frequency?

Tonal balance describes the relative distribution of power throughout the frequency spectrum. The interaction of all of the elements of a tune contributes to the general tonal balance. Also referred to as spectral balance, additionally, it is accountable for the perceived timbre of a mix or sound.