
Kick Drum
Lows: Roll-off muddiness around 300-400 Hz
Mids: shouldn't be a problem
Hi's: Boost around 5 -6k, Boosting up around 10-12k will only bring out Hiss & Cymbals
Snare Drum
Lows: Add a little bit around 80-110 Hz if the snare sounds thin & wimpy (but dont overdo this in order to keep the kick and snare separated)
Mids: Take out irritating frequency if going for sweet smooth sounding mix
Hi's: Add 3-5 dB around 6k for crisp
Hi-Hats
Lows: Roll-off Muddiness around 300 Hz
Mids: If irritating find & roll off irritating frequency (btw you find them by dragging a point on the eq with minimum quantity and drag along the eq line to hear an irritating sound and remove)
Hi's: Around 12k boost 3 to 6 db for sizzle
Toms
Lows: Cut Boominess around 300Hz
Mids: shouldn't be a problem
Hi's: 3-7 db boost around 5k, less boost on floor tom
Overheads
Lows: Cut any muddiness around 300Hz
Mids: Be especially aware of any irritating freq's in midrange, Cut them if apparent
Hi's: Possibly boost a little around 6-12k but be wary of making them too edgy
Bass
Lows: Possibly boost 80-120 Hz if song calls for it, Possibly cut 300 Hz if bass is to muddy for song and cut below 60-50 if you hear a rumble ( if the snare sounds lost with the bass, drop off a small quantity around 15-200hz)
Mids: Boost around 1-2 k if more presence is needed and if string noise is not to much
Hi's: Boost around 5k for presence if mix is sparse enough to even hear it
However, a professional producer/sound engineer knows that dropping unwanted irritating frequencies using the EQ is more important than adding them. Only boost frequencies in rare cases where there is an obvious need to do so; moreover, dropping some Lows virtually increases the Hi's and vice versa i.e. if you want your snare to sound phatter, you could drop a bit of highs and that would make it sound better (if this makes any sense). Please ask for extra info if finding difficulties.
Cheers guys!
Gme