Select Page

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


🎁If you feel like your plugins are holding your mixes back, download my FREE guide containing my favorite FREE mixing and mastering plugins here: bit.ly/plugin-bo…


 

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

Like this video?

👇👇👇

💥WAVES PLUGIN DISCOUNTS💥
🔗https://bit.ly/30NrJ0m

💥MULTITRACKS💥
🔗 fromshittogold.c…

💥LET’S WORK TOGETHER💥
Get a customized mixing and mastering package for your music!
🔊 bit.ly/2y1T78h

💥GEAR💥
📹Canon 77d: amzn.to/2BmN6sq
📷Sigma 18-35 mm Lens: amzn.to/2CY53hY
🎙Shure Beta 57 Microphone (Video): amzn.to/3prXseo
🗜Boom Stand for Mic: amzn.to/2YYjn0O
💡Ring Light: amzn.to/2Yj6qzB

💥SOCIAL💥
📹 Twitch (Watch LIVE!): twitch.tv/raytow…
🔗 Facebook: facebook.com/ray…
📷 Instagram: instagram.com/ra…

💥CONNECT💥
👋 Private Community: bit.ly/hsftgroup
⭐ Blog: www.raytownprodu…
📧 E-mail: bobby@raytownpro…
💙 Website: www.raytownprodu…

Please help support this channel! Some of the links below are affiliate links which doesn’t cost you anything extra. At the same time, I also receive a small tip from each sale (basically like buying me a cup of coffee ☕ for helping you out with these high-quality videos).

It’s a win win, and I very much appreciate it 😀

About The Author

Bobby Balow

I'm an audio enthusiast, entrepreneur, and owner of Raytown Productions – an online mixing, mastering, and production studio. I love challenging artists and musicians to create art that is honest and resonates with others.

Leave a reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

I can help mix/master YOUR music!

Raytown Productions Offers Professional Online Album Mixing and Mastering Services
Get a Radio Ready Mix Fast.

Plugin Discounts!

SAVE ON WAVES PLUGINS

Waves Plugins Discount!