Fl Studio: EQ processing with Fruity Parametric EQ 2

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Demo summary

A live demonstration of using a high-pass filter in Fruity Parametric EQ 2 to remove low-end muddiness from a melodic track.

Step-by-step

Select the specific mixer track containing the audio you want to process
Click an empty effect slot on the right side of the mixer
Select Fruity Parametric EQ 2 from the effects list
Right-click the band '1' node and select 'Type', then choose 'High Pass'
Right-click the band '1' node again, select 'Order', and choose 'Steep 8'
Drag the node to the right to filter out the low frequencies
Toggle the effect slot checkbox to A/B test the difference

Options

Boost high-end frequencies by lifting the nodes on the right side of the EQ
Adjust the steepness of the filter via the Order menu

Watch out for

Ensure the correct mixer track is highlighted before adding the EQ, otherwise the effect will be applied to the wrong sound

Tips

Remove low frequencies from melodic tracks to prevent them from fighting for space with your 808 or bass
Think of frequencies like kids in a classroom; if everyone tries to be loud at once, you can't hear anything clearly
Cut what is not needed in the mix rather than just turning everything up to make it sound tight and punchy
Use high-pass filters to remove 'low rumbling' that makes a mix sound muddy or unpleasant

Highlights

“it makes a world of difference like just that tiny little shift... we're changing the the tonality of the entire song”

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