Whether you’re mixing a full orchestral score or a stripped-down lo-fi groove, one thing’s universal: great EQing makes or breaks your sound. But navigating frequencies can often feel like trying to solve a sonic puzzle without the picture on the box.
We’ve all been there. You’re adjusting the snare and suddenly wondering, “Is this body… or just boom?” Or you boost a vocal, and it sounds worse. Where is presence, anyway?
That’s why we made this:
Introducing the Karanyi Sounds Fundamental Frequency Charts – a two-part visual guide that maps out the most important ranges of common instruments, drums, and vocals.
Part 1: Drums – The Pulse of Your Mix
In the first chart, we break down the frequency ranges of key percussive elements:
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Kick (including 808 and 909): from subby thump to aggressive attack
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Snare: where it hits, snaps, and shines
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Hats, claps, congas, toms, rides: where their energy and presence live
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Drum Bus: how to sculpt the full picture
Whether you’re producing hip-hop, cinematic, or minimal house, this drum chart helps you dial in the core frequencies with precision – no more second-guessing.
👉 Click below to download Karanyi Sounds's Drum Cheat Sheet
Part 2: Instruments & Vocals – The Soul of the Track
The second chart dives into tonal instruments and vocal ranges:
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Basslines, guitars, piano, strings, brass – each with their signature zones (body, clarity, bite, warmth)
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Male & female vocals: from presence to sibilance, and everything in between
With this reference, you’ll know exactly where your lead vocal might be clashing with a synth pad, or where to notch a guitar to leave room for a piano. It’s a smart, clean overview you’ll return to again and again.
👉 Click below to download Karanyi Sounds's Vocal & Instrument Cheet Sheet
Free Download – Print It. Use It. Trust It.
Whether you’re working in Ableton, Logic, Cubase or any DAW, this chart will be your trusty EQ companion.
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