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What does it mean to cut in EQ?
The act of boosting or adding more of a frequency range is called additive EQ. The act of cutting or attenuating a frequency is known as subtractive EQ. Both methods have their benefits, but it can be difficult to know when to use which approach. The first step is to develop an understanding of how an equalizer works.
Is it OK to boost EQ?
A: The rule of thumb that many experts espouse — and we've said it here at inSync — is that cutting with an EQ is better than boosting. The typical reasons given for this is that cutting doesn't impact the headroom available on the track, and that some EQ designs have more phase shift when boosting than when cutting.
Can you use EQ to cut?
EQ is just what you think—it's tonal shaping, a way to adjust and balance the frequency content of any sound to your liking. With an EQ, you can hunt them down and either boost or cut them until you've found the balance of the tones you like.
What is a high cut EQ?
A high cut filter removes all frequencies above a specified frequency cutoff point. This filter is also known as a low pass filter because it passes all low frequencies below the cutoff point. Use a high cut filter to remove unwanted or problematic high frequencies.
