Bandlab: Shape tone with Visual and Graphic EQ

Demo summary
A walkthrough of using EQ in BandLab to roll off low-end frequencies below 100Hz and boost the midrange and highs for vocal clarity.
Step-by-step
- Tap the AutoDetect Key button
- Open the Visual EQ or Graphic EQ
- Roll off the low end frequencies at 100Hz and below
- Apply a slight boost to the midrange
- Apply a touch of high end boost
- Add a DeEsser to the chain
Options
- Use the Visual EQ (members-only feature)
- Use the standard Graphic EQ
Watch out for
- The Visual EQ is a members-only feature
Tips
- Roll off frequencies below 100Hz to reduce muddiness
- Boost the midrange to bring out vocal clarity
- Add a touch of high end to increase brightness
- Use a DeEsser to reduce harsh 's' sounds
Highlights
“I really like the visual EQ... for a cleaner sound, I will roll off some of the low end”
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