Of course the last thing you should do is work to a formula, but this will get you started on developing that great ear. Picked it up originally from a book called "Basic Mixing":
1. Firm up the bass end by applying a bit of boost around 70-90 hz.
2. Add a little "air" or "sheen" by boosting around 15khz with a wide bandwith.
3. Clarify the vulnerable lower mid by applying a gentle dip around 180-250 hz.
Remember to take it easy: excess EQ will sound fake and unnatural. For compressing the whole mix, the book suggested a gentle compression of 1.1:1 at a threshold of -30 to -40 db, but this is way TOO gentle for dance music. A recent Computer Music suggests -9db and a ratio of 2:1. In my opinion they are both a bit off; the Basic Mixing cat clearly doesn't make dance music (which usually demands punch), but neither do I condone the CM guys encouraging new producers to get so trigger happy with the compressor and possibly choke the life out of their mixes. In any case a comparision of these two settings is a good way to put you "in the ballpark" and get you started on developing your own tastes- keep in mind different compressors and tracks will demand different settings, and compression can also be considered an artistic choice as well. Its always better to undercompress than to ruin your mix by overdoing it. ---
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