How to EQ Your Overheads for Air

EQ Starting Points for Overheads text over the a blue background of an Audio Issues EQ plug-in

If you want your drums to cut through and the splashes of your cymbals to sing without adding harshness and piercing overtones, this week’s video is for you.

Make sure you follow these overhead EQ starting points the next time you’re EQ’ing drums.

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