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EQ in Mastering Tips & Tutorials

EQ in mastering is about making subtle spectral enhancements to your track to achieve maximum clarity and transparency. Browse through our resources below to learn EQ techniques for mastering and how you can use Ozone to match the EQ qualities of your reference tracks. 

Our Best Articles on EQ in Mastering

Are You Listening? Episode 6: EQ in Mastering

In Episode 6, professional mastering engineer and Director of Education Jonathan Wyner demonstrates why we use EQ when mastering, what differentiates EQ in mixing from mastering, and why you should trust your eyes as much as your ears.
March 15, 2023
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How to Use Dynamic EQ in Mastering

Learn when to use dynamic EQ rather than multiband compression in audio mastering, and what can go wrong when you take it too far.
September 14, 2021
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Subtractive EQ: a Mastering Engineer's Not-So-Secret Weapon

Subtractive EQ is a powerful, underrated tool used by mastering engineers for decades. See how this EQ in mastering is used in several practical examples.
July 22, 2019

Most Recent Articles on EQ in Mixing and Mastering

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Principles of equalization: how to EQ your mix

Learn about what EQ is, how equalization impacts the sound of your tracks, and discover the different types of EQs used in audio production.
Audio Mixing February 15, 2024
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Choosing the right EQ for your mix

Picking an EQ that suits your mix can be a daunting task. Learn how to choose the right EQ for different instruments in your mix as well as tips on how to EQ properly.
Audio Mixing February 12, 2024
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How to get a loud mix while preserving dynamic range

Many people still crave a loud mix and master. In this tutorial, we'll dissect a song and learn how to mix for loudness while preserving dynamic range.
Audio Mixing January 31, 2024
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What is Baxandall EQ? How to use it in mixing and mastering

Baxandall EQ has become a staple in mixing and mastering studios. Learn what sets a Bax EQ apart and how to use it effectively.
Audio Mixing December 6, 2023
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What is an ideal mastering signal chain?

Learn how to build an ideal mastering signal chain, what processing effects to include, and what order to use them in for optimal results.
October 17, 2023
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5 techniques for mixing with Guitar Rig 7 Pro

Guitar Rig isn’t just for guitars—it’s a powerhouse suite of plug-ins for all the elements in your mix. Learn how to mix your music faster and easier with the intuitive processing in Guitar Rig 7 Pro.
Audio Mixing October 10, 2023
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Crafting a basic vocal chain

Learn what a vocal chain is and how to craft a simple, professional mixing chain for vocals using compressors, EQs, de-essers, reverbs, delays, and other vocal effects.
Vocal Production September 21, 2023
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Why upgrade to Ozone 11? Here's what's new

Craft the perfect listening experience with Ozone 11, the ultimate mastering plugin. Explore new and improved features that deliver AI-powered workflows and professional processing for your productions.
Audio Mastering September 6, 2023
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Tonal Balance   Stereo Imaging   Reference Tracks   Loudness   Mix Bus Processing   Ozone