EQ ACADEMY

EQ Academy is a transformative training ground designed to sharpen your ears and refine your mixing instincts. With 100 levels spread across 10 sections (EQ Explorer, Frequency Finder, Sound Sculptor, etc). You’ll progress from the fundamentals to mastering advanced EQ techniques. 

Each section introduces new challenges, from EQ gain adjustments to frequency positioning, Q bandwidth control, and mid/side processing. Every level pushes you further, unlocking the next stage when you meet the required score.

After completing 10 levels, you’ll unlock your personal stats in the bottom left corner of the journey page, tracking your Global Rank, which is where you rank against all other EQ Academy players, your Mastery Score, which is your average score across all levels, and the total challenges you’ve played. This helps you keep track of exactly how far you’ve come.

In the bottom right corner of the journey page you’ll see the streak bonuses which keep you motivated—more on those later.

At the center of the screen, you’ll find your current level, which displays your best score, and the minimum score needed to advance. Want a heads-up on what’s coming? Click the ‘i’ icon to preview the level’s challenges.

Pass the section milestone test to earn music trophies, marking your evolution from an EQ Explorer to the ultimate Master Engineer at level 100.

Click Start or click the center level to enter the Game Play.

EQ Academy isn’t just about aimlessly tweaking frequencies—it’s focused training to get you listening like a pro. Your mission? Match Your EQ as closely as possible to the Target EQ by adjusting the nodes and dialing in the perfect sound.

Here’s how you play:

• Switch between Your EQ and the Target EQ to compare them—hit ‘Tab’ on your keyboard for an instant A/B toggle.
• Adjust the nodes to shape Your EQ. Hover over a node to see which parameters you can tweak. The game starts simple with just one node and gain adjustments, but as you level up, you’ll tackle frequency, Q bandwidth, and mid/side adjustments with multiple nodes.
• The blue-shaded ‘Target Range’ gives you a helpful guide for where the correct EQ settings might be. If you’re up for a challenge, switch it off and go full pro mode.
• At the bottom of the screen, you’ll find the audio waveform and playhead. Click and drag to loop a section—we recommend looping the loudest part of the track to get the clearest sense of what needs adjusting (we’ve done this for you for the factory tracks).

Every level is randomly generated, meaning no two challenges are ever the same. This makes EQ Academy infinitely replayable and an essential tool in your journey to mastering EQ.

Consistency is the key to improvement, and EQ Academy rewards your dedication with great perks as you progress. The more you play, the more you unlock:

• Complete 10 Levels: Unlock your personal stats, showing how you compare to other players worldwide, and tracking your mastery score, which is your average score across all levels. See your growth in real time and stay motivated.
• Complete 20 Levels: Gain access to the Challenge Builder, allowing you to customize challenges to match your training needs. Want to focus on frequency positioning or mid/side adjustments?
• Complete 30 Levels: Unlock song imports, letting you train with your favourite songs. Upload as many songs as you like and fine-tune your skills using the music you know best.

Streaks reset if you don’t complete a level within 7 days, so make sure to stay on top of your training and keep building momentum.

Think you’ve got elite EQ skills? Battles let you prove it by competing against other producers in the EQ Academy community for leaderboard glory.

Here’s how it works:

• One Shot, One Chance – Each battle is a single-attempt challenge. Once you submit your result, that’s it until the next battle. No retries, no second chances—just pure skill.
• It’s Fair and Unpredictable – Every player faces the same challenge parameters, but the battle itself is randomized to prevent cheating. That means you’ll need sharp ears and quick thinking to come out on top.
• Speed Matters – If two or more players achieve the same score, whoever completes the challenge the fastest wins. Precision and speed both count!
• Divisions – Every producer fights in their own weight class. Your Journey progress determines your battle tier:
• Beginner (Level 30-50).
• Intermediate (Level 50-70) 
• Expert (Level 70+) 
• Stay Tuned – On the journey page, you’ll either see a countdown to the next battle or a notification if a battle is currently live.

Battles are just like any other EQ Academy challenge—except this time, you’re competing for the top spot.