Hardcore Mixing Cheat Sheet
Hardcore Mixing Cheat Sheet
Hardcore Mixing Cheat Sheet
TRACK
KICK
SNARE
TOMS
OVERHEADS
ROOMS
BASS
GUITARS
(Heavy / Distorted)
GUITARS
(Clean)
EQ BOOST
EQ CUT
COMPRESS
Slow Attack
Fast Release
Slow attack
Fast Release
Slow Attack
Fast Release
Fast Attack
Fast Release
Compress hard to bring
out ambience
Medium attack
Medium release
Medium attack
Medium release
Medium attack
Medium release
VOCALS
(SCREAM)
VOCALS
(SING)
EQ Quick Tips
Start with these frequencies and sweep up or down to nd the sweet spot for each track
Find harsh frequencies by boosting and sweeping, then cut
Boost as much as you need to get the job done
Use your ears - don't EQ if it doesn't need it!
Don't over-eq distorted guitars. 3-4db boosts or cuts max.
In general, cut narrow and boost wide.
Try EQing in mono to more easily hear where tracks are ghting.