Filter shapes
Boost or cut
A dip is harder to hear than a bump, but you can hear it.
A boost draws the ear: the area becomes present, sometimes harsh. A cut is subtler: the sound seems less full, further away, or cleaner depending on the area.
In practice, cutting what gets in the way is often preferred to boosting what is missing: it sounds more natural and leaves headroom before clipping.
At the Precision level, bands are narrower and changes smaller: compare several times, the ear sharpens within a few passes.
Listen for
- An area that sticks out (boost).
- An area that seems missing, a "scooped" sound (cut).
The classic mistake
Only looking for bumps: dips are just as common in real mixes.
Put it into practice
The mystery frequency · Precision
The mystery frequencyThe lesson is complete when the level is passed (35/50).