Divide & Conquer: Optimizing The Kick Drum-Bass Guitar Relationship In The Mix
Balancing the kick drum/bass guitar relationship is crucial to the level of emotion or excitement a mix can convey.
November 15, 2019
Balancing the kick drum/bass guitar relationship is crucial to the level of emotion or excitement a mix can convey.
The first and most important thing we can do is step away from the desk and listen with the heart of a fan and the ears of an engineer.
Techniques to add another dimension of creativity to mixes as well as to present a wider and deeper spatial soundscape.
Fitting these instruments into the mix is a challenge which begins with microphone placement, then the proper use of dynamics, equalization and panning.
Presenting those electric guitar tones accurately, with some degree of isolation from the other onstage noise makers.
Creating an accurate translation of instruments for a large experience, like the PA isn’t there and the band is playing just for the fan.