• Eventide Split EQ: Is It Truly Possible To Create A Uniquely New Path In The EQ World?



    EQ is old. Boring. Been there, done that, bought the t-shirt, right? Well… maybe not. Eventide just dropped SplitEQ, and Chris & Jody are here to ask the big questions: is this the EQ plugin we’ve all been waiting for, or is it just flexing in front of the mirror?

    This isn’t your dad’s parametric EQ with a shiny new GUI. SplitEQ goes deeper—literally splitting transients from tonal content so you can fix what’s poking out without mangling what’s sitting underneath. That means more punch, more control, and fewer headaches when you’re trying to wrangle messy tracks. Or, as Chris & Jody put it, “surgery without the scar tissue.”

    But here’s the thing—does anyone actually need it? Or are we just chasing hidden features in studio gear that promise more than they deliver? The guys share their recording setup tips, laugh at some of the hype, and give honest takes on whether this EQ could help with modern challenges like Atmos mixing and cluttered pop productions.

    Naturally, there’s nonsense. Of course there’s nonsense. And then there are Friday Finds—because no episode is complete without pointing you toward new toys (or freebies) to feed your gear habit.

    If you’ve ever wondered whether EQ could still surprise you, this episode will either convince you—or convince you that Chris & Jody should never be left alone with new plugins.

    Michael Brauer video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PS7f_Jsln04

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    Gear we used:
    Jody’s Mic & Voice Chain: Telefunken C12 – Groove Tubes Vipre – Apollo – UA Neve 1073 – UA LA2A – UA Studer A800
    Jody’s Channel Strip: iZotope RX Spectral DeNoise – iZotope RX Mouth DeClick – UA Neve 1073 – UA LA2A – UA 1176E

    Chris’ Mic & Voice Chain: Slate ML1 – Apollo – UA – Slate VMR (FG12, FG73, API Eq, SSL 4kE) – iZotope RX Voice – DeNoise
    Chris’ Channel Strip: Eventide Precision Time Align – iZotope RX Spectral DeNoise – iZotope RX Mouth DeClick – UA Neve 1073 – UA LA2A – UA 1176E

    Master: Oek Sound Soothe 2 – iZotope Ozone Imager – iZotope Ozone Maximize.

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  • EQ Trick: How To Separate Elements In Your Mix With EQ


    In this Tuesday tip Jody walks you thru the simple concept of separation between kick and bass in a mix. Using the elementary function of EQ and listening for where each instrument should get prominence in a mix.

  • Tuesday Tip: API 550a Style EQ on Drums


    In this Tuesday Tip, Chris goes through the layout and functionality of a 550 style EQ, as well as showing how you can get great results, quickly, using this great piece of kit.

    Shoutout to: Slate Digital and Toontrack.

  • The EQ that Changed the World – API 550a



    EQ Legend Unplugged: The API 550A Breakdown

    In this week’s episode of Inside the Recording Studio, Chris & Jody twist the knobs and roll back the decades for a deep dive into one of the most iconic EQs in pro audio: the API 550A. Whether you’ve seen it on a vintage console or recreated in your favorite plugin, the 550A is a classic that helped define the sound of records for decades—and it’s still going strong today.

    You’ll get a guided tour through the history of the 550A, from its invention at Automated Processes Inc. to who bought the first units. But we’re not stopping there. Chris & Jody unpack the inner workings of the 550A, demystify its EQ bands and frequency points, explain why its proportional Q design matters, and share real-world insights on when and how they use it in the studio.

    Expect a mix of tech savvy, real talk, and some light gearhead banter (plus Friday Finds, of course). If you’re serious about understanding your tools—or just love a good piece of hardware history—this episode is for you.

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    Gear we used:
    Jody’s Mic & Voice Chain: Telefunken C12 – Groove Tubes Vipre – Apollo – UA Neve 1073 – UA LA2A – UA Studer A800
    Jody’s Channel Strip: iZotope RX Spectral DeNoise – iZotope RX Mouth DeClick – UA Neve 1073 – UA LA2A – UA 1176E

    Chris’ Mic & Voice Chain: Slate ML1 – Apollo – UA – Slate VMR (FG12, FG73, API Eq, SSL 4kE) – iZotope RX Voice – DeNoise
    Chris’ Channel Strip: Eventide Precision Time Align – iZotope RX Spectral DeNoise – iZotope RX Mouth DeClick – UA Neve 1073 – UA LA2A – UA 1176E

    Master: Oek Sound Soothe 2 – iZotope Ozone Imager – iZotope Ozone Maximize.

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