How to use complementary frequencies

Use opposing frequency moves.1

200-600Hz: controls warmth; if not enough, edgy or thin. Inverse is true for 4kHz-7kHz.2

Cut 250Hz and/or boost 3.5kHz to add clarity.3

This seems to be just another way of explaining Frequency masking. Low-frequency boosts can tame harshness.

  1. THIS is how you LEVEL UP your MIXING - YouTube ↩

  2. The Mirror Frequency Effect (EQ Yin and Yang) - YouTube ↩

  3. How to Make a Clear Mix in 10 Steps - YouTube ↩

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