In short, did you feel so defeated by how muddy and weak it sounded you'd rather trade places with Wile E. Coyote than look at an EQ plug-in again?
If so, here's how you can finally fix your muddy mixes so that your music sounds like your favorite record.
(Unless your favorite record is "Who Let the Dogs Out" by Baha Men, in which case, you're on your own).
If you struggle to create depth, balance, and separation in your mixes, but you don't know how to make your songs explode* from the speakers like your favorite records - you're not alone.
*And by explode, I mean in a metaphorical and musical way, not in a home studio insurance scam sorta way...
If you're like most of my students, you run into the same problems every time:
And most importantly, you can't get that big present vocal sound you hear from your favorite artists.
(your home studio is fun and all, but you're not interested in it becoming a circus)
You don't know how much you should boost or cut frequencies to get the sound you hear in your head and you're dangerously close to hearing voices instead.
You've tried all the techniques you've read about on blogs, watched on Youtube, or heard from your mom's dentist who can't stop talking about his new beats.
Some people tell you that you should only use subtractive EQ, even though you feel like boosting makes everything sound better.
And as you jump from one trick to another, the advice feels more contradictory (and the higher your mom's dental bill goes up).
The problem is, you're scared of damaging your mix because you're never sure whether you're doing the right things to make your mixes clean and present.
Instead, they just roll their eyes and tell you to "use your ears" when all you want is real, actionable advice.
Even when you know for a fact that you're making your mix sound better, you can't stop EQ'ing because you never know when you're done, like that scab they tell you won't ever heal if you don't stop scratching it.
So what's the solution? Magic jelly beans? Elven ears? A super soldier serum made from the DNA of last century's Grammy winners?
Not quite.
I understand your frustrations completely. I've been there and that's why I created the Audio Issues EQ so that you can focus on EQ'ing your mixes in minutes instead of hours.
Hi, I'm Björgvin Benediktsson, Icelander*, Musician, Audio Engineer and Founder of Audio Issues.
*I'm contractually obligated to disclose my nationality due to reasons we don't have time to get into, but may or may not involve a garden gnome and a horn full of mead...
I’m the author of the #1 Amazon best-seller, Step By Step Mixing: How to Create Great Mixes Using Only 5 Plug-ins.
I've worked as a live sound engineer, a broadcast recording engineer, a professional touring musician, a freelance mixing and mastering engineer, and an audio educator since I started my career in 2006. Since 2009 I've been helping musicians and producers like you gain the confidence and skills to make professional music they can be proud to release.
The Audio Issues EQ is the plug-in I wish I had when I was starting out and I'm excited to share it with you today so you can fix your muddy mixes, remove the harshness from your high-end, and add that professional sheen to make your mixes radio-ready and release-worthy.
"Thank you so much, this EQ is simply amazing !!!
I love the interface and the frequency analyzer and the vocabulary reminder, so useful when you want to discuss a frequency problem.
Simply Amazing EQ. This is a Must have! Thanks again."
- Garry
"The plug-in is great! Started using it last night on tracks. Thanks for making it so user-friendly. Thanks for all your hard work to deliver a stellar product!"
- Rick
"You’re a goddamn genius! It’s about time someone made something this simple, straightforward and so comprehensive at the same time… I’m a singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist ...I need decent rough mixes to demo my material, which I do myself… this EQ is the best I’ve ever used… thanks man, cheers!"
- Jason
Find the exact frequencies you need to remove to make your tracks fit better in the mix. The visual EQ module shows you exactly where you can easily eliminate the mud, boom, and harshness from your mixes so that your mix comes together in minutes.
The analog-enhanced EQ helps you effortlessly enhance your music, adding more power, attitude, presence, or weight to your mix to make your music stand out. Switch between two different frequency characteristics in each one of the seven slots to add flattering frequency characteristics to your tracks.
Get a library of special presets with the best starting points for all the most common tracks in modern music. Get the exact starting points for the sound you're looking for with minimal effort, as opposed to the arbitrary presets you'll find in other plug-ins that have nothing to do with the sound you hear in your head.
Watch frequent Audio Issues contributor and team member Alex Joyal from Meta Mind Music as he demos the Audio Issues EQ plug-in for you.
When you use the Audio Issues EQ, you'll know exactly how to EQ problematic frequencies to make your tracks fit better in the mix. In addition, whenever you need to enhance your tracks the simple user interface effortlessly adds more power, attitude, presence, or weight to your mix to make your music stand out.
The top module allows you to find all the frustrating frequencies that you want to eliminate from your mixes.
PRE AND POST ANALYZER
See both the incoming signal before the EQ and a post-analyzer that shows you how the frequency response changes after your EQ moves.
HIGH AND LOW-PASS FILTERS
The top module includes a high and low-pass filter with 6 - 18 dB/octave slopes so that you can clean up your low end and tame your highs.
Six-Band Visual EQ
The top module has both a low and high-shelf and a four-band parametric equalizer with +-20 dB boosts/cuts so that you fix any EQ problem with ease.
Mid/Side Mode
Make your mix tighter in the low end or wider in the highs with the mid/side mode. You can choose between Left, Right, Stereo, Mid, or Side modes for any of your EQ'ing needs.
Variable Q
Whether you need a narrow notch or a broad boost, the variable q allows you to dial in the exact bandwidth you need to make your tracks stand out.
Solo-Band Functionality
With a solo-band functionality on each node you can get surgical and hear only what you need to hear to pinpoint the frequencies you want to fix.
dB Resolution Controls
Fine-tune your EQ moves by switching between 15 or 30 dB screen resolution so no matter how much, or how little EQ'ing you need to do, you're in control.
On/Off and In/Out
Instantly reset every node when you've gone too far and easily gain-stage your tracks so that they sit with the rest of your mix.
The bottom-module is a boost-only additive EQ focused on the flattering frequencies you want to add to your tracks to enhance the sound of your music.
Character Switches
Switch between two different frequency characteristics in each of the seven slots depending on what your tracks need.
Thump and Punch
Add low-end thump or punch to your kick drums, bass guitars, or 808s.
Warmth and Weight
Add low-mid warmth and weight to your vocals, guitars, synths, and keys with the turn of a knob.
Tone and Power
Make your bass instruments cut through the mix on small speakers when you add tone and power.
Bite and Clarity
No more tracks drowning in a busy mix. Add bite to dull tracks and clarity to your entire mix.
Attitude and Edge
Bring out the best of your rock guitars and mix in-your-face vocals that jump out of the speakers.
Presence and Brilliance
Get clean, clear and present vocals, brilliant acoustic guitars, and high-end snap from your snare.
Air and Space
Add professional high-end sheen to any of your tracks and space to your entire mix.
Focus Your Frequencies
Add the exact amount you want to enhance your tracks with the gain and focus knobs.
Automatic Gain Compensation
It's never been easier to get proper gain-staging throughout our dual-module EQ. This is the perfect mode for EQ'ing in the context of the mix so that you can hear whether you're making things sound better or just louder
"An immediate and hugely practical understanding of the frequency spectrum and fantastic examples of positive and negative aspects of the key audio frequency bands as related to achieving better mixes.
- Alan Doyle, Recording Engineer, Sound Designer and Score Developer
"I'm able to get a clean and tight low end on this song I'm working on. I cut some of the mud out of the kick and bass, then I let the kick have a little extra 50 Hz and added a little bit around 800 Hz on the bass guitar. That made the low end clear and punchy. This is a great guide to get things moving in the right direction!!! Thank You!!!!"
- Jeff Smith, Mixing Engineer
"The EQ Course was eye-opening in many ways. Having had no previous information on mixing, the course really gave me a sense of how essential EQ'ing is to the process. It helped me take my mixes from muddy and boomy to fairly clear and definitely helped me get some punch into kicks and basses. Some really basic things that I hadn't even considered, which really changed the way I approach music: like EQ'ing the reverb and delay effects themselves to avoid conflicts on different frequencies...it does an effective job of squeezing much information into little time and the formulations are clear and pedagogical. The amount of useful information I gained from the course was impressive, and I am extremely grateful for having been given these gems!"
- Maximillian, Home Studio Producer
"The impression I got from the course is that you are one of the rare few who has both the ability to understand complex technical concepts and the ability to effectively communicate them in common, everyday language. A few of the tips I got from the course really did make a noticeable difference in a couple of projects I am working on. The course gave me a good sense of your style and the fact that there so much useful information for free led me to believe that the stuff you have to pay for must be really great (which I later found to be true)...I am very impressed with everything. The quality of the material is fantastic, and the publications are beautiful. The graphics, the layout, and the videos are all very impressive...and I am really excited about learning. Thank you very much."
- David Cox, Home Studio Musician and Engineer
"An immediate and hugely practical understanding of the frequency spectrum and fantastic examples of positive and negative aspects of the key audio frequency bands as related to achieving better mixes.
- Alan Doyle, Recording Engineer, Sound Designer and Score Developer
"I'm able to get a clean and tight low end on this song I'm working on. I cut some of the mud out of the kick and bass, then I let the kick have a little extra 50 Hz and added a little bit around 800 Hz on the bass guitar. That made the low end clear and punchy. This is a great guide to get things moving in the right direction!!! Thank You!!!!"
- Jeff Smith, Mixing Engineer
100% Satisfaction Guaranteed Or Your Money back
100% Satisfaction Guaranteed Or Your Money back
The Audio issues EQ comes with a 100% risk-free money-back guarantee. If there's even a slight chance that the Audio Issues EQ can help you make better mixes and improve your EQ skills, it's a no-brainer to try it.
I promise that using the EQ and following the workflow inside my training will help you create more professional mixes from your home studio. You'll know exactly what to do to create separation and balance in your mixes so you can hear all of your instruments and tracks clearly.
If at any point you decide that the Audio Issues EQ didn't skyrocket the quality of your mixes, simply email support@audio-issues.com at ANY TIME within the 60-day window for a full refund, no questions asked or strings attached!
I take my guarantee very seriously. I am not interested in keeping your money if you do not get any value from what I'm creating for you.
So if you’re not happy, I’m not happy. Simple as that.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What if I don't have a pro studio?
That's great! In fact, I made the Audio Issues EQ with the home studio musician and bedroom producer in mind so that they can make better music even with limited equipment.
I only do [insert random music genre here]. Will this help me?
My students work in every style of music, from rock, country and folk to EDM, hip-hop, and pop. The Audio Issues EQ will help you make better EQ decisions regardless of the type of genre you're working in.
What are the specific software requirements to run the plug-in
The Audio Issues EQ works in all modern DAWs that can load third-party plug-ins in 64-bit format. It also works on the new M1 Apple computers. If your DAW uses VST2, VST3, AAX in Windows; or VST2, VST3, AU, AAX in macOS 10.12 or later, you can use the Audio Issues EQ to make better mixes.
Do you have a demo or a trial?
Unfortunately, there is no demo or trial version of the Audio Issues EQ available because we offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee or your money back.
How is the EQ delivered?
After you click the button below and go through the check-out process, you will be redirected to a download area where you will find the installers for the EQ as well as EQ Strategies - Your Ultimate Guide to EQ and the brand-new EQ course. You will need to download the installers, unzip the file and go through the easy installation process. Once you've installed the EQ, you will find it in your plug-in folder the next time you open up your DAW.
Is this only for beginners?
The Audio Issues EQ is for anyone who wants to improve their mixes with an intuitive EQ plug-in that's like nothing else that's on the market today. It makes EQ'ing effortless and easy. Instead of mindlessly tweaking knobs and wasting time figuring out how to EQ your tracks to make them sit better in a busy mix, the Audio Issues EQ will help you easily create better mixes in seconds.
Do you have other questions?
No problem! We'd be happy to answer them. Simply email us at support@audio-issues.com and we'll help you out.
What is a Langspil?
You may have noticed the EQ preset "Langspil" in the promotional images on this site and elsewhere. I chose the preset "Langspil" because it's a horrendous-sounding traditional Icelandic instrument that sounds like a cat scratching its nails down a chalkboard while simultaneously coughing up a hairball while a baby is being woken up by a 28K dial-up modem.
In terms of EQ curves, making a Langspil sound better would probably look something like that, and if the Audio Issues EQ can make a Langspil sound better, it'll work for anything you throw at it!
I spent 10+ years mastering the art of EQ, but you can master the frequency spectrum in only a fraction of the time.
EQ doesn't have to be a mystery so let me show you how to master it through the Audio Issues EQ plug-in.
Don't learn behind a mixing board like I did, randomly twisting knobs and scratching your head in a dimly lit music venue for what felt like an eternity. Instead, you can learn everything you need about EQ in only a few hours.
You'll know exactly where your instruments are clashing, making any EQ problem easy to fix.
Once you master EQ, you'll be able to create space and separation between all the instruments in your mix.
So if you want to master the art of EQ'ing, look no further.
100% Satisfaction Guaranteed Or Your Money back
100% Satisfaction Guaranteed Or Your Money back
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