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Passeq Analog Code
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Using Equalizers
In the mix—or not?
The more an instrument is placed “outside” a mix (resp. above or
in front of a mix), the more natural its sound should remain. When
already embedded in a mix, main frequencies should on the other
hand be processed with a higher dB value but lower bandwidth.
An example: A boost of 3dB at 5 kHz may serve to make a voice
track clearer and much more present in front of a mix, while when
embedded in the mix, a 6 dB boost with less bandwidth may be
more useful.
Splitting frequency bands to reduce masking
effects
In order to separate two instruments whose sound lies in the same
range, one may choose to process frequencies that are a half an
octave from each other. With a bandwidth of a half octave and
3 dB boost, one can achieve clarity and instrument differentiation.
The higher frequency should by applied to the instrument which
sounds brighter or more brilliant.
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