multibandcompression vs eq

[lopie]

it seems to me that both can accomplish the same thing of affecting specific freq -how crazy is the and does any one think multiband is a better approach to tonal control

 

[Massive Master]

I only use MBC as a last resort. YMMV.

 

[masteringhouse]

it seems to me that both can accomplish the same thing of affecting specific freq -how crazy is the and does any one think multiband is a better approach to tonal control

Multi-band compression is not only frequency specific, but based on dynamics. If the mix suffers from occasional sibilance or bass frequencies that come and go in level, a multi-band compressor might be a better tool than an EQ to remove it (or to automate an EQ). If the mix is consistently unbalanced at certain frequencies, EQ would be a better solution.

 

[lopie]

thank you gentlemen

appreciate help