I never use my EQ knobs. Am I missing something?

**MrPopinjay** · 06-02-2011, 10:46 AM

Originally Posted by BradCee

for once we agree..

Don't worry. It shan't happen again.

**Bunford** · 06-02-2011, 10:49 AM

Originally Posted by NotSoSiniSter

As of right now, I use a Hercules RMX to DJ. Looking for a nice 4 channel midi mixer, but I don't have enough to drop on an S4 or DX. :/ I have the Scratch button on the RMX to toggle between using the eq knobs/ cutoffs for effects and EQ. But I've found that its almost always on. I never use Eq. I have 4 knobs on my lpd8 bound to the filters of all 4 decks. Thats what I use when I'm stacking songs or transitioning.

Every mixer that I see has EQ knobs. Its seems like everyone uses them. Except me. Or am I just going crazy?

Thanks!

I too use the filters. However, I also use EQs and "know" the tunes I use and what kind of EQ settings are good for transitions into other songs that I too "know" the EQ spectrums of from just listening to them repeatedly and trial and error.

Personally, I feel that using the filters and EQ is the way forward as it adds versatility.

**BradCee** · 06-02-2011, 10:49 AM

Originally Posted by MrPopinjay

Don't worry. It shan't happen again.

better bloody not!!

**Bunford** · 06-02-2011, 11:00 AM

Originally Posted by biru

as a general rule in production, live sound and DJing you should never BOOST eq, only cut. Boosting will screw up your gain structure like all sorts of hell.

I'd disagree with this on the production front. There are no general rules as everyone has their own methods. However, as an example, when producing dubstep I almost always boost EQs on different elements, especially of the drum kits to get a fuller, punchier and bassier sound.

True, I could get the same 'sound' by cutting, but at lower dB and would sound thinner at higher volumes.

Just my opinion.