The concept that each sound within a mix should sit within its own frequency range is nothing new to me (i've read it/ head it over and over)
I have also read many threads/ guides which say that although this rule is important, always do what sounds right as opposed to following the rule book
When working on a production.. I get my low end completed first (below 250hz) then my bass line (which can sit anywhere between 300hz-3500hz) and obviously my kick drum (Which has a low/ mid/ hi end)
this is where my question comes in:
Judging by the above values, I have supposodly used 'up' the frequency range between 50hz-3500hz. does this mean that any new sounds I wish to add should not have a frequency value below 3500hz as the sounds will compete with the bass line/ sub?
I know this may sound silly.. I have already thought "yeah, don't add any sounds with a value below 3500hz"
But I find it very difficult do to this at times when new sounds I find seem to fit so well..
To add to this question.. if I have used up the frequency range up to 3500hz and I find another sound that sits between 1500hz-5500hz.. is it a good/bad idea to use this sound? (In a sense, i'm asking if overlaps in frequencies are common?)
I know I can judge by listening to the mix with the sounds all going at the same time.. but this has been something on my mind for quite some time and I was looking to get some input from those who are more experienced with Eq'ing
It just seems odd to me when I read that each instrument/ sound should have its own spot in the mix as the majority of sounds I try to load up can't fit exactly as the statement I hear over and over states
Ie.
Sub (50hz-250hz)
Bassline (300hz - 3500hz)
Sound 1 (3500hz - 5500hz)
Sound 2 (6000hz - 8500hz)
Sound 3 (8500hz - 12,000hz)
^ Is this what people mean when they say "Each sound must have its own spot in the mix"
-but I find doing the above just takes the life out of all the sounds..
any input appreciated! Thanks!
I have also read many threads/ guides which say that although this rule is important, always do what sounds right as opposed to following the rule book
When working on a production.. I get my low end completed first (below 250hz) then my bass line (which can sit anywhere between 300hz-3500hz) and obviously my kick drum (Which has a low/ mid/ hi end)
this is where my question comes in:
Judging by the above values, I have supposodly used 'up' the frequency range between 50hz-3500hz. does this mean that any new sounds I wish to add should not have a frequency value below 3500hz as the sounds will compete with the bass line/ sub?
I know this may sound silly.. I have already thought "yeah, don't add any sounds with a value below 3500hz"
But I find it very difficult do to this at times when new sounds I find seem to fit so well..
To add to this question.. if I have used up the frequency range up to 3500hz and I find another sound that sits between 1500hz-5500hz.. is it a good/bad idea to use this sound? (In a sense, i'm asking if overlaps in frequencies are common?)
I know I can judge by listening to the mix with the sounds all going at the same time.. but this has been something on my mind for quite some time and I was looking to get some input from those who are more experienced with Eq'ing
It just seems odd to me when I read that each instrument/ sound should have its own spot in the mix as the majority of sounds I try to load up can't fit exactly as the statement I hear over and over states
Ie.
Sub (50hz-250hz)
Bassline (300hz - 3500hz)
Sound 1 (3500hz - 5500hz)
Sound 2 (6000hz - 8500hz)
Sound 3 (8500hz - 12,000hz)
^ Is this what people mean when they say "Each sound must have its own spot in the mix"
-but I find doing the above just takes the life out of all the sounds..
any input appreciated! Thanks!