3. Critique & EQ
Critique each track individually. Start by soloing (un-muting or only bringing up one fader) each track to ensure proper gain setting by
observing your level indicators. Setup noise gates and compressors if necessary. Perform your first rough EQ, do this EQ as fast as
possible, don't spend more than a few minutes per track
(the point of dimensioning returns is close at hand during this first pass, the perceived frequency distribution will shift/change, as all
tracks are mix together)
(Periodically switch the EQ section out and back in to help ensure you are making improvements.)
(General approach to EQ; if you have a parametric with tunable 'Q' use it to fix frequency problems, get rid of the bad sound. Use
shelving EQ's to do gross adjustments to the sound, since they effect a large range of frequencies.)
(It is usually better to cut, so work to cut the bad and if you have remaining control use this to enhance.)
(Adjustment to the EQ/frequency content can make dramatic changes to the gain structure of your signals/sounds, be sure to keep an
eye on this and make adjustment accordingly)