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How to use EQ in Studio One

Name: How to use EQ in Studio One
Rating: 4.9 (6 reviews)

Learn how to use the EQs in Studio One to improve your Music Productions

Created byGary Hiebner

Last updated 8/2024

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What you'll learn

Learn How to use EQ in Studio One
Learn the different types of EQs
Learn how use EQ on different types of instruments
Learn how to mix with EQs

Course content

5 sections • 15 lectures • 1h 40m total length

Introduction0:51
Explore the stock EQs in Studio One and learn how they shape the tonal quality of your tracks for different instruments.
Taking a Look at the Stock EQs5:00
Explore the stock equalizers in Studio One, from Pro EQ’s seven bands and dynamic EQ options to Fat Channel variants, plus Empire and pedalboard graphic EQs for guitar amps.
How to Work with an EQ6:20
Learn how to work with an eq in studio one by selecting frequency bands, adjusting gain and q, sweeping to identify resonances, and boosting or cutting to balance the mix.

EQ a Kick Drum10:28
Learn to eq a kick drum in Studio One. Boost the fundamental around 53 Hz, cut muddiness around 250–350 Hz, and boost attack around 3 kHz for more transient clarity.
EQ a Snare7:57
Chain two EQs to fatten and snap a snare: vintage EQ at 220 Hz and 7.2 kHz, then add a pro-q mid boost and a 100 Hz low cut.
Hats and Cymbals5:36
Use a pro eq on overheads and hi-hats to enhance cymbal clarity; apply a low cut around 650 hz, cut 700–800 hz, then boost around 5 khz for sparkle.
EQ Toms7:17
master toms with studio one eq by cutting 700–900 Hz to remove boxiness and mud at 150–300 Hz. boost low end around 80 Hz and attack at 4.5 kHz.
The Room Mics9:13
Learn to use room mics to add depth and energy to acoustic drums with EQ. Cut highs around 7 kHz, reduce 500–700 Hz boxiness, and boost kick and snare fundamentals.
Using a Drum Bus4:34
Group drum tracks into a drum bus and apply a Pultec style EQ to shape the low end with boosts and attenuations, using careful gain staging to avoid clipping.
Digital Drums with EQ5:16
Transfer the EQ principles from acoustic to electronic drums in Studio One, applying the same boosts and cuts across kick, snare, hats, overheads, and drum bus processing.
ASSIGNMENT 1: EQ Your Drums

Bass Guitar and Bass Synth8:35
Boost bass presence and low end for bass guitar and bass synth with two eqs—pro q and vintage eq—shape attack at 1 kHz and cut highs at 4 kHz.
Clean and Distorted Electric Guitars10:25
Learn to sculpt clean and distorted electric guitars and lead parts with targeted EQ, cutting lows and boosting mids and highs for a clear, wide mix.
Acoustic Guitars8:15
Boost acoustic presence by emphasizing 5 kHz and 1 kHz for pick attack and body, and cut around 320 Hz to reduce nasally resonances, across real and virtual acoustics.
ASSIGNMENT 2: EQ Your Bass and Guitars

Requirements

Studio One Artist or Professional Software, Studio One+ or Presonus Sphere
A basic knowledge on how a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) works
A basic knowledge on how musical instruments work
A basic knowledge on audio effects

Description

Do you know how EQs work and how they can IMPROVE your Mix?

EQ is probably one of the most important tools to add tonal balance and flexibility into your mixes.

Not only does it help to remove unwanted frequencies in your instruments and mixes. But you can also use EQs to enhance specific frequency areas and color the mix in a pleasing way and take your mixes to the next level.

In this course I will go through how the stock EQs work in Studio One. Once you understand the basic parameters of an EQ, you can explore the extra features and take your songs and productions to the next level!

Definitely don't underestimate the power of the stock EQs in Studio One. Once you dive into the different sections on the EQs they can that extra depth and interest your songs need!

So, if sounds like something interesting that you want to learn, then this is the perfect course for you!

Learn EVERYTHING you can know in Studio One and its EQs!

This course will take you step-by-step on how to add, use and edit the EQs. We will look at all the different EQ types, and how to combine them with other EQ effects. Plus, how to dial in frequency boosts and cuts for specific types of instruments

With easy-to-follow tutorials and a real-world example to follow, you'll enjoy learning while taking action.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

What is EQ and How does it Work
What EQ Plugins are included in Studio One
Using Different Types of EQ on Different Types of Tracks and Instruments
Chaining Different EQs together
Working with Dynamic EQ settings
Automating your EQs
Creating Filtered effects with EQ

WHY USE STUDIO ONE?

Studio One is a packed with a ton of tools and features to use when working to video. And its ease of use and drag and drop functionality really make it easy to work to video.

WHY LEARN FROM US?

This course will go through the steps on how to get up and running in Studio One and its bundled EQ effects, plus show you all the features and functions you can do with them.

My goal with the course is to give you the tools and tricks that you need within Studio One to use the application efficiently.

I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU IN THE COURSE!

Cheers,

Gary Hiebner

Who this course is for:

Music Producers and Songwriters who are wanting to use Studio One EQs in their productions
Studio One users who want to see what is possible with the stock EQs
Studio One users who want to improve their music productions with EQs in their mixes

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Course content

Introduction3 lectures • 12min

EQ-ing Drums7 lectures • 50min

Bass and Guitars3 lectures • 27min

Keys and Synths1 lecture • 10min

Conclusion1 lecture • 1min

Requirements

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