EQ

Equalizer

Definition

A function that splits sound into three bands, from low to high — LOW, MID, and HIGH — and lets you boost or cut each one. It is used for shaping sound too, but what matters most for a DJ is avoiding clashes in the sound when two tracks overlap. When the low ends overlap in particular, the sound gets muddy and loses its punch, so you cut the LOW on one track to make room.

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