Mix Note 050 / EQ & tone New
Find the box in your room recording
A small room can leave a hollow, enclosed sound in a close recording.
The move
Loop several phrases and try a modest, medium-width low-mid cut. Find a range that repeats across phrases.
Do this- Loop several recorded phrases.
- Try a modest, broad low-mid cut.
- Keep the range that helps consistently.
Listen for this.
Listen for more openness without losing chest or instrument body.
Know when to back off.
A deep notch cannot remove the room's decay.
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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