13: How to EQ Piano | Part 13 of EQ Series

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In this video series my goal is to lay a solid foundation to learning how to EQ every instrument. We will have a look at multiple samples of each instrument, from bad to good recording quality, so you can see how a mixer treats them to achieve a good starting point for further sound shaping. Most instruments have similar issues, but there is a lot of nuance that can be difficult to hear and notice for most people starting to mix. I want to break down this barrier and help you identify problematic areas quickly and easily, so you can focus on creating music.

Pianos usually suffer from the same problem, which is simply not enough top end, especially for our current listening standards. I usually have to start EQing pianos by boosting a lot of treble, followed by fixing the common muddy lower mids and some harsh resonances at around 2-3kHz.

00:00 Intro
00:17 The Importance of recording quality
01:01: 1 programmed software piano
04:58: 2 Recorded Korg Electric piano
08:38: 3 Real recorded piano
20:20: 4 Dark software piano
21:50: 5 Real upright piano
23:15: 6 Bright hammer piano
10:54 7 Dark horn
24:28: 8 Very dark and moody upright piano
26:42: Summary

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