In this exclusive extract from PureMix, Fab Dupont shares his thoughts on the best position for an equaliser relative to a compressor in a signal chain, this extract is from Equaliser Strategy and Philosophy - an in depth tutorial from Fab in which Fab takes a tour of EQ from first principles, through different types of hardware EQ and their relative merits, to specific use cases.

Over the course of this hour-long tutorial, Fab Dupont explains:

• The history of EQ choices and how they've evolved over the decades
• How to recognize the sonic differences between analog and digital EQs
• Learn to master the subtle differences between types of EQ and know when to best apply
• Compare several common EQ topologies including Pultec, Neve, SSL
• The classic boost + cut trick on the Pultec
• Strategies for using fully parametric EQs without getting lost in endless parameters
• Using multiple EQs to achieve a clear and focused mix that doesn't sound like mud
• How to compensate for the tone of pieces of gear with transformers, tubes, etc
• Find and eliminate frequencies, remove masks from your tracks for clearer and more powerful sounding mixes
• Should EQ come before or after compression? Learn to recognize which way is best suited for a mix
• How to hear subtle changes in tone to be sure the settings and techniques you're using are helping and not harming your mixes

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