Train Your Ears Review 2026

TrainYourEars EQ Edition 2.0 is a dedicated ear training software application for Mac and PC, built specifically to help sound engineers, producers, and audio professionals develop a deeper understanding of equalizers and audio frequencies. The software uses two proven training methods — the Guess Method and the Correct Method — to accelerate the learning process and build lasting frequency memory.

The Guess Method has been used in audio education for over 40 years, previously delivered via cassettes and CDs. TrainYourEars modernizes this approach by allowing users to load any music they choose, select or design custom exercises, and guess hundreds of random equalizations with instant feedback. In just 15 minutes, a user can work through more than 100 random equalizations, making daily training sessions the equivalent of years of accumulated studio experience.

The Correct Method is a newer approach introduced in version 2.0, inspired by a suggestion from Bob Katz, the internationally recognized mastering engineer and author. Rather than simply guessing the applied EQ, users must identify frequency problems in a piece of music and correct them in a musically satisfying way. This method adds a practical, real-world dimension to training that complements the Guess Method effectively. Bob Katz himself expressed enthusiasm for the software and offered to recommend it in his book.

The software is highly customizable, allowing users to design their own exercises, adjust difficulty as skills improve, and train across a wide range of frequency combinations and parameters. It supports multiple languages and features a modern, clean interface introduced in version 2.0. Testimonials from professional mastering engineers, producers, and music students across the United States, Canada, Italy, Denmark, and the United Kingdom confirm that the tool delivers measurable improvements in EQ skill and confidence.

• Platform: Mac and PC desktop application
• Training Methods: Guess Method (40+ years proven) and Correct Method (Bob Katz-inspired)
• Session Efficiency: 100+ equalizations in 15 minutes
• Customization: Custom exercise designer with limitless parameter combinations
• Audience: Beginners through professional mastering engineers
• Refund Policy: Available only if a non-fixable technical error prevents software from running; written in Spanish under Spanish law