Fabfilter Pro-Q 3: Identify boomy frequencies with a high-pass filter

Demo summary
The creator demonstrates how to use a high-pass filter on an EQ to sweep through low frequencies and isolate the specific range (100-300 Hz) causing boominess.
Step-by-step
- Open the EQ plugin
- Solo the vocal track
- Enable a high-pass filter
- Slowly sweep the filter frequency upward while listening for the boominess to disappear
Tips
- Use a high-pass filter to identify problematic frequencies instead of sweeping with a standard band
- Look specifically in the 100 to 300 Hz range as this is where boominess typically resides
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