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

    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!

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    It all depends on your style of mixing, dont fret.
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    It's a different mix approach, having band EQs is more versatile and precise IMO.

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    The vast majority of DJs do use them, but as the last guy said don't worry if not. A few times I've been mixing impromptu using just my X1 and Audio 2, and I just quickly remap the bottom 2 knobs to filters for each deck and it's perfectly functional. Not ideal for my style, but I can make it work.

    Remember, a filter is effectively similar to a set of EQ knobs anyway, many people who use EQs simply cut the bass on one track and then blend the 2, which can be achieved just as effectively with a high pass filter.

    They're a very useful tool to get your head around though, mastering every aspect of the tools on offer to you can only make you better
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    I use my EQ's, but you don't. It's just a different mixing style. Different not wrong.

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    I barley use the EQ either and when I do its just a little bit.

    I figure all the tracks I mix are already mastered, but I do isolate frequencies for certain blends.

    I should also note that I mix primarily Hip-Hop.
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    indeed, it also depends what genres you play.
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    Hey, the original DJ mixers didn't have eq's, you had to buy an extra "eq" section for the old Urei's. Personally, I use EQ all the time but I usually mix very long transitions (2-3 minutes or more). For people who mix 8,16 or 32 bars, you're just fine with the line faders and using a filter is just an extra cool bonus that adds for control and subtlety.
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    depends on what you are playing...
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    Quote Originally Posted by SirReal View Post
    Hey, the original DJ mixers didn't have eq's, you had to buy an extra "eq" section for the old Urei's. Personally, I use EQ all the time but I usually mix very long transitions (2-3 minutes or more). For people who mix 8,16 or 32 bars, you're just fine with the line faders and using a filter is just an extra cool bonus that adds for control and subtlety.
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