TrainYourEars EQ Edition 2 EDU

What TrainYourEars EQ Edition 2 Is For

TrainYourEars EQ Edition 2 is designed to develop a key skill in DAW and professional audio: quickly identifying a frequency range and understanding how an equalization (boost, cut, Q, filter type) transforms a signal. Whether you mix vocals, guitars, drums, or electronic productions, the goal is to gain precision and speed to make better decisions when equalizing.
Recommended for producers, sound engineers, and audio content creators, it suits both beginners who want to train their ear systematically and advanced users aiming to solidify their reflexes and reduce hesitation during mixing.

Main Features

Two training methods: "guess" and "correct"

The software offers two complementary approaches. In the estimation method ("guess"), you compare the original signal to the equalized signal, then estimate which parameters have been changed: frequency, gain, and filter type. This is an excellent way to strengthen your auditory memory and associate a sensation (attack, harshness, presence, roundness) with a precise frequency range.
In the correction method ("correct"), you move to the step closest to a real studio context: you use an equalizer to match your training signal to the target signal. This hands-on approach improves direct transfer to your mixing sessions, as you train both your ear and your actions (band selection, Q adjustment, gain control).

Exercise designer for customized training

TrainYourEars EQ Edition 2 includes an exercise designer designed to adapt difficulty to your level and goals. You can select or create exercises by adjusting the frequencies to work on, filter types, gain quality, and filter quality. Ideal for targeting common weaknesses (muddy low-mids, harsh highs, lack of presence, etc.) and building a coherent progression.
To get started quickly, the software includes 11 preconfigured exercises that you can freely adjust, allowing you to move from guided training to a personalized program without wasting time on settings.

Guided educational modules

To complement practice, you have access to 7 training modules prepared by external lecturers. They help you better understand the "why" behind equalization and acquire a solid listening vocabulary, useful for diagnosing problems and choosing relevant corrections instead of adjusting randomly.

Flexible audio sources: music, noise, and direct input

The software offers a noise generator with pink and white noise, often used to learn how to identify the character of a frequency band and stabilize basic references. You can also work with compatible audio files or use a direct input to train with other sources, for example via iTunes or Spotify. The result: you progress with content that truly speaks to you (your tracks, your style, your references), making learning more concrete and motivating.

Clear interface, support, and language options

TrainYourEars EQ Edition 2 focuses on a clear and intuitive user interface, so attention stays on listening. Training is supported by suggestions at every step, which facilitates consistency and limits frustration when starting out. Documentation is available online or as a PDF, and multiple languages are offered to easily integrate into your working environment.

Technical specifications

Type

Full software

Downloadable

Yes

Version	2	Minimum RAM	4 GB
License validity	unlimited	Display	800 x 600
Copy protection	online activation	Exercise designer	frequencies, filter types, gain and filter quality
Simultaneous activation	1	2 training methods	guess and correct
Windows	from Windows 10 (64-bit)	Estimation method	comparison of original and equalized signals, estimation of modified parameters
Mac OS	from 10.15 (64-bit)	Correction method	use of an equalizer to match the training signal to the given signal
Minimum CPU	Intel Core / Apple Silicon	Noise generator	pink and white noise