Metal EQ Settings

[Tracerex]

Hello: I am looking for some advice on EQ settings to help cut through and compliment my bands sound. I play in a 4 piece metal band. Our drummer plays very loud and our guitarist plays a Mesa triple rect. and 2 Marshall 4X10 AV's. I am a converted guitarist using an Ampeg SVT4 Pro head and a SVT 610 HLF cab. I've been told that I should try to use my EQ to boost where "the guitar isn't" and flat or cut where the "guitar is" to help round out and maximize our sound. What exactly does this mean and what are the frequencies I should tweak? We play in drop C I should add. Thanks!

[janekbass]

well first of all, I really don't think I'm the right person to be asking about metal EQ settings. I have done a couple of record dates with metal bands as a shadow player so to speak, but I hired someone to come in and help me with getting the right sound and using the right gear. What I will say is that it is important, no matter what style you're playing in, to get a good balance and relationship between each instrument live, And not to all occupy the same frequencies. A good relationship between the bass and the kick drum is super important for me when I'm playing any kind of groove based music, and I will always work with the engineer to figure out what is going to work best for the overall sound of the band.

I would send this over to my buddy Ray Riendeau, in his section of the ask a pro forum. I'm sure he can really get into this subject with you as I know he's a badass at what he does. he has so much experience with that sound, and is leap years ahead of me in that scene. drop him a line over there and I'm sure he can help.

Easy,

Janek

[Tracerex]

Janek:

Thank you for your reply and advice. I will pose the question to Ray.