Just add enough compression to tame out all the loud peaks without messing up with the tone/timbre of the sound. Depending on the dynamic range but a ratio of 4:1 or less should work. If it’s percussive like a solo for instant, then you’ll need to use a fast attack with a fast to medium release. If the piano is playing chords then a compressor with a fast attack and a medium to long release will mostly work well. The piano needs to sound as natural as possible. When you choose a compressor for a piano you have to choose one that won’t mess up with the timbre of the sound. Don’t forget to remove all the rumble below 50Hz to avoid any low-end mud and make space for the kick and bass. Boost till you can hear the sustain pedal sound then drop it down a bit. If you need the piano to be bright then add some air using a High Shelf eq to boost around 15kHz to 20kHz. If it’s too thin then a boost around 100Hz to 250Hz will add some roundness to the piano. If your piano sound is muddy then cut around 300Hz that should get rid of the mud. This eq guide will help determine whether you are benefiting or ruining the sound when you boost or cut.ĥ0Hz-100Hz ~ Adds bottom 100Hz-250Hz ~ Adds roundness 250Hz-1kHz ~ Muddiness area 1kHz-6kHz ~ Adds presence 6kHz-8Khz ~ Adds clarity 8kHz-12kHz ~ Adds hiss Piano Eq SettingsĪs always, the best practice to getting good eq settings is to use a bandpass filter and sweep around the frequency spectrum to find all the problem frequencies and cut them out or boost where necessary.īelow I have a piano eq guide or chart that will help you determine the right eq settings for your piano sounds. If you don’t then listen to other related songs to get an idea. If you know what the piano should sound like then you have a good advantage. When you know what the end results should sound like then you’ll have half of the battle won. If it’s an acoustic song then the piano needs to dominate and become bright. For instance, a piano sound should be mixed bright on a POP song while a dark piano sound works well on a blues or jazz song. Does it have a percussive touch or is it playing chords? Are there any other instruments playing or is it an acoustic song? I’ll show you how to mix a piano using an Equalizer, Compressor, how to get good Width and Depth to make a piano sit well with other sounds in a mix.īefore diving into mixing piano you need to determine what’s the role of the piano in the entire song.
In this tutorial I assume you already recorded a good piano sound or chose a good one if you’re using VST instruments or samples.
0 kommentar(er)
