When your bass plays in different notes, the volume of the sound may change. This happens mostly because of lowpass filters on bass sounds, which cut off higher frequencies. This causes higher notes to lose their power and volume. It's kind of a cowboy move, production-wise, but it's very effective. What? A limiter on a bass? You heard me correct. Then proceed with these 5 golden tips: 1.
It sounds good, but you feel that something is lacking…
I'm just going to assume that after some searching, you found/created a bass preset you think fits your track great. These secrets I'm about to tell you about will make an insane difference in your tracks. However, there are very simple but effective techniques you can apply to make your bass sound amazing. Struggling with the bass is a part of the learning curve for every producer. Something that you know could blast the crowds out of their shoes on concerts. And using a simple sinewave is boring, right? You want something beefier, heavier. The presets in your sound banks sounds great on their own, but just misplaced and too spaced-out in your track. What can you do about it?įor starters, just finding the right bass preset, or creating the right bass can be a hassle. It lacks boominess, power and doesn't seem to fit right with your track.
