Mix Note 057 / EQ & tone New
Check the sides before cutting the center
Stereo ambience may carry the mud while the lead in the center sounds clean.
The move
If your EQ supports mid/side, compare a small low-mid cut on the sides with a stereo cut.
Do this- Compare the center and side information.
- Try a small low-mid cut on the sides.
- Check stereo and mono playback.
Listen for this.
Listen in stereo and mono and keep the center's weight intact.
Know when to back off.
Mid/side processing can change width and phase relationships.
Match loudness when you compare. If the original serves the song better, undo the change.
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Keep working.
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