You’ve probably heard about it : when mixing, it is impossible to highlight all the instruments at the same time.īecause of a phenomenon called frequency masking, if instruments compete too much on a given frequency range, your mixing will most likely sound bad. Quick tip: in some cases, it also makes sense to ride the fader depending on the part of the track : maybe a +1 dB boost during the chorus will help create a dynamic feeling while ensuring the bass guitar is clearly audible. In this case, take your mixing headphones and boost the bass accordingly.
Which may be why you’re afraid to increase the volume of your bass guitar. On this topic, don’t forget that if your (home) studio is not perfectly treated in terms of acoustics, your perception of the low-end of your mix will be inaccurate. Many people are a bit afraid to make strong mix decisions, and bringing up the bass guitar in the mix is one of them. I agree, it may sound like a naive advice and you’re probably thinking “yes of course, I know that” - but on the other hand I think it is important to remember that mixing is not always a complicated, add-ten-different-effects-with-complex-settings kind of task.Ĭonversely, if you want to make a pad or a bass instrument, you’re probably going to select a sample with a stable pitch, which can be easily transposed. Let’s get started by stating the obvious : if you need more bass guitar, just take your fader and increase the volume of the track.
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