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2) Additive EQ is Less Accurate than Subtractive EQ They don't know any more than you do. But it sounds good and technical. ... Boosting only sounds decent (or 'musical') with a fairly wide Q bandwidth, meaning it is less accurate, but only because you're choosing for it to be so. Because otherwise it sounds like trash.
- What is additive EQ?
- What is subtractive EQ?
- When using an EQ is it better to cut or boost?
- Why is EQ important in mixing?
What is additive EQ?
Conversely, 'additive' EQ is the process of boosting frequencies of the audio source, accentuating frequency bands that you want to be more prominent in the mix.
What is subtractive EQ?
Subtractive EQ—the process of eking out unwanted frequencies from an audio source—is a powerful tool in the engineer's arsenal. With just a few moves, we can make sounds appear less nasal, less harsh, less muddy, and more clear.
When using an EQ is it better to cut or boost?
A: The rule of thumb that many experts espouse — and we've said it here at inSync — is that cutting with an EQ is better than boosting. The typical reasons given for this is that cutting doesn't impact the headroom available on the track, and that some EQ designs have more phase shift when boosting than when cutting.
Why is EQ important in mixing?
One of the biggest reasons an EQ is so helpful, is because you can remove overlapping frequencies and “carve out space” for everything. A common example is the bass guitar that is covering up the kick drum. ... This is why I'm a huge fan of subtractive EQ, because it focuses on freeing up space for everything to live.
