In today's episode, we discuss the ins and outs of using EQ. You'll learn about the following topics:

• Boosting vs. cutting EQ
• The differences between coloration EQ and utility EQ
• How gain structure and gain staging effects EQ (and destroys your mix)
• Low end EQ problems
• High and Low pass filters to clean up a mix
• Understanding the EQ relationship between instruments in your mix
• EQ masking
• EQing in solo vs in the full mix
• Tools that will help you EQ
• Mixing mid range
• EQ in terms of stereo vs mono

For more information on gain staging, download Tom's book The Gain Changer here.