dwardzala
I didn't watch the video, but placing an EQ before and after a compressor allows you to reduce unwanted frequencies (perhaps low freq build up) before the signal hits the compressor and then to sculpt the sound after the compressor.  You can do it all before the compressor, but it allows a bit more control if you use two.  I don't use this technique much because I really like the PC EQ and there can be only one in the chain.

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jude77
 
I'm sure Scheps does have a massive plugin library, but I'm willing to bet he could take the plugins you or I have and still turn out a great mix.

Yeah, I was trying to be cheeky (hence, the smiley) with a nod to the OP, but I guess it didn't land.
 
But one has to wonder, if the pros don't use all those plugins, then why have them cluttering up their menus? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

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dwardzala
I didn't watch the video, but placing an EQ before and after a compressor allows you to reduce unwanted frequencies (perhaps low freq build up) before the signal hits the compressor and then to sculpt the sound after the compressor.  You can do it all before the compressor, but it allows a bit more control if you use two.  I don't use this technique much because I really like the PC EQ and there can be only one in the chain.

 
That's a great idea.  Not sure why I hadn't thought of it before.  Thanks for sharing.



This is a technique I use when i feel it's needed, using an Aux track for the second PC EQ works well for me.