Explore EQ Mid-Side Processing;

Knowing that LP EQ is a great linear phase EQ, it is also important to understand its other components to maximize its use. Most beginners do not know or neglect the importance of mid-side processing. Yeah, I know. I thought mid-side only referred to a kind of stereo recording. But it applies to EQ too!
As important as linear phase, learning and using the mid-side process is as important.
Here are a few basic things you need to know.
LP EQ Basics:
Adding up to 20 nodes where you can still identify each response. Individually they can respond, Low Shelf; High Shelf; High Pass; Low Pass; Peak Boost/Cut
Encoding a track into two separate components is called mid-side processing. Now you have three parts the left and the right channel and the center called the “mid”.
Read more here: http://blog.cakewalk.com/the-miracle-of-mid-side-eq-rock-your-mixes-and-masters/