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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

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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6 ways to use a high-pass filter when mixing

Unlock the clarity of high-pass filters without sacrificing your mix's integrity. Learn the right way to use them and avoid common pitfalls.

Audio Mixing March 12, 2025

When to use dynamic EQ in a mix

Unlock cleaner, more dynamic mixes with dynamic EQ. This guide explains how it works and explores its versatile uses, from subtle corrections to creative sound shaping.

Audio Mixing February 13, 2025

Spatial audio, immersive audio, and 3D sound explained

Discover the differences between spatial, 3D, and immersive audio. Learn how these technologies are revolutionizing sound in music, film, and gaming.

Sound Design October 17, 2024

What is frequency masking?

Learn what audio frequency masking is and how to recognize it. Know which instruments often clash, and discover mixing solutions.

Music Production October 1, 2024

16 common EQ mistakes mixing engineers make

Discover sixteen common EQ mistakes audio engineers make, along with strategies for avoiding making them yourself.

August 14, 2024

How to avoid a muddy sound in your mix

We’ve all found ourselves with a muddy mix on our hands. What should you do in these situations? Read on to find out.

Audio Mixing August 13, 2024

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Mixing vocals: 8 steps to a pro vocal sound

Professional sounding vocals need to be clearly heard, have a consistent level, and be in tune. Explore essential techniques and tools you can use when mixing vocals.

August 6, 2024