EQ or Compression Which Comes First?

Written by: Robert Back

August 30, 2020

 

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Which should come first, EQ or Compression? well, it depends……

Largely on whether you like the sound you have or not.

The main takeaway from this lesson is:

Fix, then Enhance.

If you like the sound, compress it first, then enhance the sound with EQ to fit your mix.

If you dislike the sound EQ it first, preferably with a subtractive approach to correct any unwanted frequency buildup.

This approach with then allow the compressor to react more evenly to the track’s frequency content. Then EQ to taste.

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