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When I've finished recording I usually do a couple of EQ / Compression tweeks on the master fader to balance things out but also so I'm using less computing power and plug-ins aren't all over the place. So when I get into each instrument should/could I use the EQ on the mixer instead of plug-ins? Does it make a difference at all to computing power or overall sound?

Thanks.

I’ve never used the one on the mixing board, so I don’t know. Maybe listen to both (A/B them) and see what you think, because what I like best may not be what you like best.

jlouvar wrote: ↑Thu Jul 02, 2020 8:33 pm I’ve never used the one on the mixing board, so I don’t know. Maybe listen to both (A/B them) and see what you think, because what I like best may not be what I like best.

Deep answer there Joe.....

I'd say use either. Or both. Or neither. Whatever works for you.

As far as a hit to the resources go, generally eq isnt a big issue. I'd be more concerned with muddying things up with excessive incidences of eq, any way it is applied.
And yes, some certainly have a different sound or result than others. Some have a more "colored" result, some are more transparent. Some have a wider effect over more frequencies, while some can be use to control a tighter range.

I would suggest that certain plug-ins are better for more surgical "corrective" eq and that the mixer eq is useful for more gentle "wider" sculpting.
But it depends a lot on "what you are going for"
Often for the "cleanest" results, less is more, focus on getting a good source/recording first and foremost.

I use both.
Sometimes.

Mark Bliss wrote: ↑Fri Jul 03, 2020 4:57 am Deep answer there Joe.....

Good morning Mark and thanks for the friendly post to me to start my day off with.

G'day gentlemen!
My Penny's worth if I may
I tend to use the plugin on the individual instrument/vocal to get that sound right prior to mixing. I then use the mixer to tweak that (if necessary) within the context of the whole mix.
But I'm sure there will always be many more opinions.
Now, off for my 49th wedding anniversary dinner and a movie.
Have a great 4th tomorrow lads!

trevlyns wrote: ↑Fri Jul 03, 2020 11:16 am<snip> 49th wedding anniversary 49th wedding anniversary

Awesome, Congratulations, Have fun.

Thanks for the feedback. I'll keep plug-in' away and use a little mixer sauce on the side. If anyone's interested, this is the extent of my mixing ability so far and any feedback's welcome:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twc57cN0kmw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59DHuqzyIjk

Thanks again.

minor7sharp5 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 03, 2020 11:51 am Thanks for the feedback. I'll keep plug-in' away and use a little mixer sauce on the side. If anyone's interested, this is the extent of my mixing ability so far and any feedback's welcome:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twc57cN0kmw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59DHuqzyIjk

Thanks again.

Love what you're doing there Dan

minor7sharp5 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 03, 2020 11:51 am Thanks for the feedback. I'll keep plug-in' away and use a little mixer sauce on the side. If anyone's interested, this is the extent of my mixing ability so far and any feedback's welcome:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twc57cN0kmw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59DHuqzyIjk

Thanks again.

Keep up the good work Dan. Cheers

jlouvar wrote: ↑Fri Jul 03, 2020 6:34 am

Mark Bliss wrote: ↑Fri Jul 03, 2020 4:57 am Deep answer there Joe.....

Good morning Mark and thanks for the friendly post to me to start my day off with.

Sarcasm. I get that!
And thanks for the edit!

I can assure that my reply wasnt intended to be unkind, more like humorous.
But even re-reading your reply- which starts with "I havent used/I dont know" and finishes with a sentence that most people probably cant make any sense of whatsoever....
I know you are just trying to be helpful. Bless you for it.
But it was funny!
At least to me anyway.....

minor7sharp5 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 03, 2020 11:51 am Thanks for the feedback. I'll keep plug-in' away and use a little mixer sauce on the side. If anyone's interested, this is the extent of my mixing ability so far and any feedback's welcome:
Thanks again.

Nice work. Difficult material to learn on too!
Good soundbed, depth and width is great!

I am guessing.... Headphone mix?

Thanks gentelmen. Feedback appreciated.

Mark that is a headphones mix. What made you think so?