THE ONLY EQ PLUG-IN YOU NEED TO MAKE YOUR MUSIC JUMP FROM THE SPEAKERS

The "AUDIO ISSUES EQ" Translates Confusing Frequencies Into a Language You Can Actually Understand

ADD TO CART
  • Better Mixes in Less Time: Stop getting lost in the frequency spectrum and start easily creating separation between your instruments and balance in your mixes
  • Cut the Bad: The top module shows you exactly where to remove the "bad frequencies" from your mix
  • Add the Awesome: Enhance your tracks with warmth, weight, attitude, and clarity with the "analog-style" boost module that makes your mixes jump out of the speakers

Think back to your last mix, did it sound anything like this?

  • Did your boomy bass guitar bury your boxy kick drum?
  • Did you lose your thin snare behind your weak beat while the piercing cymbals made the entire high-end sound so harsh you'd rather listen to a group of feral cats scratching a chalkboard?
  • Did your guitars sound so tiny and thin that they've become Instagram influencers for Weight Watchers?
  • Or worst of all, did your vocals sound shrill, sibilant and nasal, like the Wicked Witch of the West moonlighting as a karaoke host on Saturdays at the neighborhood dive bar?

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:

  • Your tracks fight over frequencies like siblings arguing about which one their parents love more and you just can't decide how to separate them in the frequency spectrum
  • ​Your low end sounds so muddy that your bass and kick might as well sign up for the next Tough Mudder race
  • ​You don't know how to get your instruments to cut through the mix so you add so much high-end that your dog serves you divorce papers

And most importantly, you can't get that big present vocal sound you hear from your favorite artists.

Using EQ feels like walking a tightrope

(your home studio is fun and all, but you're not interested in it becoming a circus)

  • When you focus on the low mids, your mix sounds muddy.
  • ​Whenever you add high-end, your mix sounds harsh.

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.

You wish somebody would just tell you where the EQ sweet spots were so you could finish your mix and release your record

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.

THE EQ PLUG-IN I WISHED I HAD...

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.

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What Have Users Said About the EQ?

"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

INSTANTLY REMOVE BOOM AND MUD

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.

ADD CHARACTER WITH THE ANALOG EQ

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.

PROVEN EQ STARTING POINTS

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.

HOW DOES THE EQ PLUG-IN WORK?

Watch the EQ in Action

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 Visual EQ Mix-Fixing Module

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 Analog Enhancing Frequency Flatterer

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

What Do You Get With EQ Strategies - Your Ultimate Guide to EQ?

  • EQ Strategies - Your Ultimate Guide to EQ: 100-page eBook ($47 Value) - An in-depth reference book with everything you need to know about understanding frequencies and mastering the EQ spectrum.
  • 13-Part Ultimate Audio Issues EQ Video Course ($97 Value): Discover exactly how EQ works and how you can use it to skyrocket the sound of your music. Learn how each frequency sounds like and where to find it so you can make your tracks jump out of the speakers.
  • A Hotline to a grumpy old audio engineer whose only advice is "use your ears" when you need practical, actionable advice

Here's What You'll Discover Inside:

How EQ Works and Frequency Characteristics

  • The 3 basic principles of greater EQ’ing
  • How EQ works and where you can find all the frequency problems you encounter in your mixes
  • Whether you should use a paid EQ plug-in or stick to your stock channel EQ
  • The EQ Vocabulary you need to know, what all the EQ jargon means and where to find “buzz word frequencies” like muddiness, boxiness, boominess, harshness and the like

How to Use EQ Effectively in Your Mixes 

  • How to use the analyzer to find where your instruments are clashing
  • The difference between EQ’ing or compressing your tracks first
  • The difference between subtractive and additive EQ, and how much you can really boost a frequency
  • How to master the art of filtering
  • When and why to use different filter slopes
  • How to use subtractive EQ to fix home recordings

How to Use EQ to Make Your Drums Punchy and Powerful

  • In-depth EQ techniques to mix killer drums, like using filters to reduce bleed on drums to create a tighter drum sound
  • How to EQ kick drums to get rid of muddy resonances while keeping them thick and punchy
  • How to mix thick and punchy snare drums with EQ
  • How to make your toms sound massive with three simple EQ tweaks
  • How to get rid of harsh cymbals so that your overheads sound smooth and big
  • How to EQ drum samples and loops when you don't know if they're good enough straight from the sample pack
  • How to EQ percussion to fit with the drums in your mix

How to EQ a Thick and Powerful Bass

  • How to EQ a bass that doesn't clutter up the low-end and add unnecessary boominess to your mix
  • How to use a bass amp simulator in addition to EQ to make the bass cut through the mix
  • Using little-known harmonic secrets to EQ the bass guitar to cut through the mix without cluttering up the low-end
  • An in-depth, step-by-step guide on making your kick drum and bass guitar fit together for a thicker and more solid low-end

How to Add Weight, Body, and Presence to Guitars Using EQ

  • How to mix the guitars in the context of the mix, not in solo
  • How to EQ groups of both acoustic and electric guitars to give each one their own space in the frequency spectrum
  • How to EQ the acoustic guitar (and other acoustic string instruments)
  • How to get rid of the "cheap-o" string sound from acoustic guitars that make them sound brittle and harsh instead of brilliant and big
  • Easy EQ fixes to make your electric guitars cut through the mix without getting in the way of the vocals

How to Make Pianos, Keyboards, Horns and Strings Sound Great

  • How to approach EQ'ing synthesizers to make them cut through the mix without getting in the way of the rest of the arrangement
  • How to make your pianos "pop" with body and air
  • How to EQ brass instruments like saxophones, trumpets, trombones, and flutes.
  • How to EQ orchestral instruments and strings such as violins, violas, and cellos. Learn how to bring out the thickness of the cellos, the lushness of the violas, and the air of the violins.

How to Make Your Vocals Cut Through the Mix With Presence and Power

  • How to eliminate vocal muddiness with EQ
  • The 6 frequency areas you must know to get a pro-sounding vocal
  • How to find where the instruments are clashing with the vocal
  • How to get rid of that annoying nasal sound that makes your singer sound like they have a cold
  • Where to focus your EQ to get rid of sibilance
  • Why separation in your vocals isn't always the right move
  • How to use mid/side EQ on backing vocals to make room for the lead vocals in a dense vocal mix

How to EQ the Mix Together and Create Separation Between All the Instruments of a Busy Mix

  • How to EQ the mix together and get a good balance of all the instruments without making your mix a muddy mess
  • The opposite way you should EQ depending on how many instruments you have
  • How to add character and sweetening to the mix with EQ
  • How to get clarity in the low end without losing weight in your mixes  
  • How to use EQ to get your mixes to translate to every speaker system

"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

PICK YOUR PACKAGE

EQ Plug-in Only

  • The Audio Issues EQ Vocabulary Plug-in: (Windows (64 bit only): VST2, VST3, AAX - macOS 10.12 or later (64 bit only): VST2, VST3, AU, AAX)
  • Preset Library: Exclusive Audio Issues EQ Starting Presets for Easy EQ'ing
  • EQ Strategies - Your Ultimate Guide to EQ 100-Page eBook
  • Ultimate Audio Issues EQ Video Course ($97 Value)

Only $97 $79

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed Or Your Money back

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EQ Plug-in + In-Depth EQ Training

  • The Audio Issues EQ Vocabulary Plug-in :(Windows (64 bit only): VST2, VST3, AAX - macOS 10.12 or later (64 bit only): VST2, VST3, AU, AAX)
  • Preset Library: Exclusive Audio Issues EQ Starting Presets for Easy EQ'ing
  • EQ Strategies - Your Ultimate Guide to EQ: 100-page eBook ($47 Value) - An in-depth reference book with everything you need to know about understanding frequencies and mastering the EQ spectrum.
  • Ultimate Audio Issues EQ Video Course ($97 Value): Discover exactly how EQ works and how you can use it to skyrocket the sound of your music. Learn how each frequency sounds like and where to find it so you can make your tracks jump out of the speakers.

Only $241 $97

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed Or Your Money back

100% RISK-FREE 60-DAY MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE

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

DO YOU GIVE A FAQ ABOUT EQ?

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!

IMAGINE: YOU'LL BYPASS 10+ YEARS OF EQ MISTAKES WITH THE AUDIO ISSUES EQ

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.

  • ​You don't need to worry about muddy mixes any more because you'll know exactly how to clean up your low-mids.
  • ​You don't need to worry about a boxy drum sound because you know exactly how to EQ your drums to make them sound smoother.
  • ​You don't need to be scared about whether you're adding too much high-end harshness because you'll know exactly how to tame your high-mids.

So if you want to master the art of EQ'ing, look no further.

PICK YOUR PACKAGE

EQ Plug-in Only

  • The Audio Issues EQ Vocabulary Plug-in: (Windows (64 bit only): VST2, VST3, AAX - macOS 10.12 or later (64 bit only): VST2, VST3, AU, AAX)
  • Preset Library: Exclusive Audio Issues EQ Starting Presets for Easy EQ'ing
  • EQ Strategies - Your Ultimate Guide to EQ 100-Page eBook
  • Ultimate Audio Issues EQ Video Course ($97 Value)

Only $97 $79

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed Or Your Money back

EQ Plug-in + In-Depth EQ Training

  • The Audio Issues EQ Vocabulary Plug-in :(Windows (64 bit only): VST2, VST3, AAX - macOS 10.12 or later (64 bit only): VST2, VST3, AU, AAX)
  • Preset Library: Exclusive Audio Issues EQ Starting Presets for Easy EQ'ing
  • EQ Strategies - Your Ultimate Guide to EQ: 100-page eBook ($47 Value) - An in-depth reference book with everything you need to know about understanding frequencies and mastering the EQ spectrum.
  • Ultimate Audio Issues EQ Video Course ($97 Value): Discover exactly how EQ works and how you can use it to skyrocket the sound of your music. Learn how each frequency sounds like and where to find it so you can make your tracks jump out of the speakers.

Only $241 $97

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed Or Your Money back