Why Cutting 2.7kHz Made This Song LOUDER

A resonance in the upper mids can make a song sound harsh, distant, and even quieter after loudness normalization. In this video Thomas shows how a simple EQ cut improves clarity and effectively increases playback loudness on streaming platforms. Also check out this video about resonances:    • How to Reduce a Resonance Manually for Cle...   We (Sofia & Thomas) have made a small vault with our own free & paid guides and tools for those who want to dive deeper. 👉 https://vault.masteringexplained.com/ Check Your Master: https://checkyourmaster.com/ 💚 Sofia & Thomas ---------------- Timestamps: 0:00 The 2.7kHz Resonance Example 0:27 Removing the Resonance 0:58 Why an EQ Cut Can Increase Loudness 1:43 Visual Comparison 3:03 Listening Test 4:01 Why the Fixed Version Sounds Louder 4:50 Learning to Hear Resonances