Original learning worksheet — How to compare EQ changes without being fooled by volume
Created by thecreatingco, October 10, 2026.
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Opening | 0–10 s | Listen for hiss and vocal clarity | Observed: __________ | Next decision: __________
Bass section | 30–40 s | Listen for masking and low-end balance | Observed: __________ | Next decision: __________
Dense ending | 60–70 s | Listen for fatigue and harshness | Observed: __________ | Next decision: __________
Comparison level | Similar perceived loudness | Do not choose solely because one is louder | Observed: __________ | Next decision: __________

Review steps:
1. Open your local audio in Bounce and listen with neutral EQ first. Note the passage you want to improve and what specifically bothers you.
2. Change one band or a small group of bands, then compare at a similar playback level. Avoid making every part louder at once.
3. Revisit all three passages. A setting that improves the bass section may make the opening thin; retain the original audio and your notes.

Decision note: The worksheet is a listening method rather than an exported EQ curve or measured loudness analysis. Playback EQ does not necessarily create a new processed audio file. Confirm current controls and your actual file format.

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