Like anything in mixing, you can use EQ in multiple ways to reach a variety of goals.
So before you ever grab your EQ, you should know WHY you are doing it, and what you’re hoping to achieve.
If you ever find yourself adding EQ to the mix because you’re “supposed to” or it’s “the next step”… pause and reconsider!
Make sure you know what your goals with EQ really are… here are some potential EQ goals: