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Okay. After reading the macc gain structure thread for the 100th time, I think it finally sunk in. I've got a few tunes that I'm going to give a fresh mixdown to. One thing I noticed is all the high pass filters I've got. Not like multiple filters per channel, but I've got one on the kick channel, one on the snare, on on the shakers, one on the synth, basically I've got one on everything except for the sub(individual channels, not final busses).

Generally, the filters aren't real drastic. More or less to tidy things up so there aren't any sneaky spikes. They filter usually sits just below or around where the majority of the synth, snare, whatever is hitting at. However, sometimes they are drastic filters. I've got a conga/bongo line on one track that I highpassed the shit out of for effect. But I suppose that's different because it's as an effect. I almost always, regardless of the kick or combo of 2 kicks, high pass some where between 60-80 or so. Again, depending on the kick and aim of the track. But, for your average tune, it's a given.

Basically, I'm just wondering if this is frowned upon or if I should be trying something different. Maybe use the linear phase eq a bit more? I do use it on occassion, but is generally just a few db's and the q is usually pretty wide.

I'm using Logic's built in high pass filter btw.

i do the same thing bro, i got simplon on nearly every channel.
as far as i am concerned it is required procedure.

aye, pretty much standard procedure as far as I’m concerned too.

I do the same, try and use EQ rather than filters where possible as they offer more control, however I still usually end up with high pass filers on half my channels / buses aswel for filter sweeps.

Yeah, I'd have to agree. I tend to use EQ but it comes to much the same thing. You can overdo it, though, and take out too much warmth and thickness. As with most things, it's a matter of judgement. Sounds like you're on the right lines, though.

definitely not a problem, though do try backing off/bypassing 'em from time to time to see if it puts more body back in the track.

if you've got shakers or hats that have weird spikes under 400hz or so, it's a really good thing to do. ditto for pads that have weird bits of sub business going on-- don't be afraid to put them bitchez in their place.

Word.

Thanks for the replies