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3 EQ Tricks for Smoother Distorted Guitars [Metal & Rock]

3 EQ Tricks for Smoother Distorted Guitars [Metal & Rock]

How to Remove Harshness from Metal & Rock Songs Series

This blog series is part 1 of 6 that covers every aspect of removing harshness from rock and metal songs. After watching this complete deharshing series, you will learn everything you need to improve the clarity and punch of your songs.

Part 1: Smoothing Out Harsh Distorted Guitars with EQ

Learn how to EQ the harshest frequencies from distorted rock and metal guitars without having them sound weak. No more fizz, no more hissing.

In the video below, you will learn:

  • How to find harsh frequencies in distorted guitars and how to remove them
  • Broad vs. narrow EQing of guitars depending on harshness
  • How to add presence without adding harshness


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Other Videos to Help You Eliminate Harshness from Your Songs

 

Part 2: Piercing Bass Guitar

Part 3: Harsh Drum Cymbals

Part 4: Muddy and Ringing Drum Room Mics

Part 5: Sibilant/Harsh Screaming Vocals

Part 6: Cleaning up the Master Bus for Smoother Songs


📽️VIDEO TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Intro
0:35 Other videos in this Deharshing Series
1:25 My Free Plugin Guide Gift for YOU 🎁
2:00 Session
2:25 Where to get Multitracks [Thanks Brian Hood!]
3:00 Finding and Removing Harsh Frequencies in Distorted Guitars
5:00 My Trick for Adding Presence to Guitars Without Harshness

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About The Author

Bobby Balow

Bobby Balow is a Grammy nominated mixing/mastering engineer, producer, and founder of Raytown Productions based outside of Washington, DC, specializing in beat driven music like rock/metal, hip hop, and EDM. He's been producing, recording, and mixing/mastering music for over 20 years and built Raytown Productions on one belief: that bedroom producers can make music that sounds just as good as million dollar commercial studios. He's helped thousands of home studio musicians reach their goals of releasing pro-sounding music by walking them through the mixing & mastering process via personal coaching and through the Raytown Productions Academy, which offers online music production courses and tutorials.

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