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I'm having problems to mix tracks on ableton.
I'm doing a podcast and some of the tracks are getting to 9db over zero while I'm using HiQ + Re-Pitch.
Most odd thing is that they are getting this high even if I'm using the same tempo on the project and on the track!

What should I do?

Turn them down!

Now I realised that it goes back to zero when I turn the EQ-Three off.

Why just turning the EQ-Three (whitout even touching the paramenters) would make the track go 9db over zero?

The right thing to do is just turn the EQ-Three ON when I'm going to use it?

Danny Hard wrote:Now I realised that it goes back to zero when I turn the EQ-Three off.

Why just turning the EQ-Three (whitout even touching the paramenters) would make the track go 9db over zero?

The right thing to do is just turn the EQ-Three ON when I'm going to use it?

do all the gains on the EQ3 say 0.00 dB ?

EQ3 colors sound.

This also results in changes in amplitude. Although at that amount, I dunno, it sounds like a pretty heavy boost.

If you plan to EQ tracks using EQ3, you really need to be actively paying attention to sound output and gain. You should have a gain knob, EQ3, And a fader. And ideally your master will stay clear of 0, also possibly a little bit of spice to push out the sound (if you're into that). EQ3's primary USE is as a fast sculpting tool for djing. It can lob things off and pump hard with minimal tinkering. But it helps to have experience with djing.

I'd practice being very careful with it. And minding your gain/fading. I'd also get into the habit of keeping the Master away from 0db, and doing the boosting after. Or setting precautions in place.

Most of all, really pay attention to how things sound. Usually a balance is great. In rare occasions, you want to intentionally EQ something 'wrong' . Be practiced and experienced at controlling your desired outcome.

Or use some of the lovely EQ8 racks out there which people have taken the time to set up to mimic high end EQ's

EQ3.8:

http://tarekith.com/assets/TarekithDJEFXv9.zip

^^ I always spell your name wrong. But this is definitely what I was referring to haha

yur2die4 wrote:EQ3 colors sound.

This also results in changes in amplitude. Although at that amount, I dunno, it sounds like a pretty heavy boost.

If you plan to EQ tracks using EQ3, you really need to be actively paying attention to sound output and gain. You should have a gain knob, EQ3, And a fader. And ideally your master will stay clear of 0, also possibly a little bit of spice to push out the sound (if you're into that). EQ3's primary USE is as a fast sculpting tool for djing. It can lob things off and pump hard with minimal tinkering. But it helps to have experience with djing.

I'd practice being very careful with it. And minding your gain/fading. I'd also get into the habit of keeping the Master away from 0db, and doing the boosting after. Or setting precautions in place.

Most of all, really pay attention to how things sound. Usually a balance is great. In rare occasions, you want to intentionally EQ something 'wrong' . Be practiced and experienced at controlling your desired outcome.

Or use some of the lovely EQ8 racks out there which people have taken the time to set up to mimic high end EQ's

Thanks

Tarekith wrote:EQ3.8:

http://tarekith.com/assets/TarekithDJEFXv9.zip

Is that a better EQ3?

I modelled EQ8 to function and sound like EQ3 with some improvements:

- There's no gain change until you turn a knob.

- 0dB is now at 12 o'clock instead of 3, a common request for EQ3.

- Sounds better. At least I think so. There's some other modelled EQ racks in there too, A&H Xone, etc.