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Advanced EQ Tips

May 19, 2026 · 25 min

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In this episode, Eddie Bazil breaks down the different types of EQ, explains their most common uses in mixing and production, and demonstrates how they shape and enhance sound with practical audio examples.

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
00:48 - What EQ Is And Different Types
01:33 - Active And Passive
02:45 - Linear Phase And Minimum Phase
03:46 - High-Pass and Low-Pass Filters
04:36 - Example 1: Using Synth Filters
06:47 - Common Functions Of EQ
07:27 - Example 2: Shaping A Kick Drum
10:31 - Example 3: Rebalancing An Acoustic Guitar
13:48 - Selecting The Right EQ Shape
15:55 - Managing Redundant Frequencies
18:15 - Example 4: Rebalancing A Mix

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Track Credits
Example 2: from 'Puppet' by John Walden.
Example 3: from James Perret.
Example 4: from 'Another Way' by forester. Written, performed and produced by René Schneeberger.
https://foresterdnb.bandcamp.com/music
https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/artist/2BtzZiEDaReXLveskYtYkm
https://soundcloud.com/foresterdnb
https://cambridge-mt.com/

Eddie Bazil Biog
Eddie Bazil launched his music industry career at the age of 17 as a synth programmer for a range of Electro / New Wave bands, including Art Of Noise, Spandau Ballet, Pet Shop Boys, Bobin, Paul Dee, DJ Krush, DJ Shadow, Jets Orchestra, and many more. By his 20s, he was working as a sound designer for Akai, Roland, Emu/Ensoniq, eventually signing on exclusively with the latter. Later, due to a growing demand for software instruments and libraries, Eddie began developing libraries for various software manufacturers, including Native Instruments, Kiesel, Sound Effects Library, Rob Papen, Arturia, and Propellerheads.

During this time, he trained in music production. He soon gained several prominent contracts working with some notable artistes such as Busta Rhymes, Greensleeves, 9 Bar, SFP, Sleeveless, Chris Campbell and Gam Productions. He contracted to Island Records and Chrysalis as a producer and remixer, and was commissioned to write the score for Macbeth that ran at 2 Way Mirror at Alexander Palace for the Cambridge Shakespeare Company. This led to him offering educational workshops and classes, and becoming a contributing creator and Forum moderator for Sound On Sound.

Recently, he was invited by the Recording Academy to become a professional member, approved educator, and mentor for their member base. Eddie now concentrates on providing private sound design and mixing/production tuition, and creating content for Sound On Sound magazine.

https://eddiebazil.co.uk/


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