When i was first shown how to mix the guys i mixed with at squats and at home always told me never to use the EQ's unless you really had too.
They taught me to mix without EQ the records and if some thing went wrong how to use the EQ's to hide it. I know using the EQ's makes it easier to mix, some people say they do it because it makes the records sound better? I think that’s bullshitJ I much rather listen to a DJ who can make smooth, tight mixes without EQ'ing the record at all.

How many of you when mixing Techno will use the EQ's and why?