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EQ Before Or After Compression?

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EQ Before Or After Compression?


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When mixing music, should you EQ before or after you compress? Should the EQ or compressor go first in the plugin chain? You’ll find out in this quick explainer video!

Compressor plugin used in the video: ShaperBox 3’s Compressor Tool

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