Witch comes first EQ or Compression?

[monty5429]

Is there any certain order in witch I do these first, beacuse I have noticed that when I do compression first my overall output gain lowers significantly.

 

[d3ead avocado]

I would use EQ first then compress then just put another EQ at the end.

 

[PaulsDad]

First EQ , then compress. If you are compressing freq. that needs to be cut anyway , that unwanted freq. will just trigger compressor more.

 

[LEAS]

Definitely EQ, you have to use compressor carefully and with full understand of how it works

 

[BJv]

It all depends on if the witch is wicked or not

 

[rhythmgj]

There are definitely various theories on signal chain order, but generally, EQ comes first.

As to compression lowering your output, that is why there is a "make-up gain" knob. Adjust accordingly.


GJ