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Equalisation in Logic Pro

Consider this – if you could produce a mix using only EQ or compression, but not both, which would you choose? I’d argue that while compression is beneficial to a good mix, equalisation is essential. Maybe two sounds are ‘fighting’ in the same part of sonic spectrum, or your DI’d bass needs extra kick around 80Hz – it’s hard to imagine creating a mix without turning to EQ throughout the process.

Logic includes fully featured equalisers. More than just treble and bass controls, these can unlock a wealth of sound-shaping potential, from M/S equalisation through to matching two differing sound spectrums. Equalisation in Logic comes in four principal forms – Channel EQ, Linear Phase EQ, Match EQ and Single Band EQ. The equaliser you’ll use most of the time is the Channel EQ, with its two filters, two shelving controls and four bands of fully parametric EQ. One significant advantage of

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