Mixing Bass Guitar (3 Things You Should Know)

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[steverok]

Once I get bass into the mix is when I start to hate mixing. It all starts with certain notes jumping out in the mix, even when the playing is seemingly even. Then, after awhile, ear fatigue sets in, and you're toast. That's why people who are great at mixing get paid for it. Because, make no mistake, it is a job, and it can be a killer !!

[cuadroplastico]

Thanks, Joe. I have been watching your videos for a while after you took over RR. I had a big issue with a bass part and had checked quite a few sites for help. I watched yours and your EQ frequencies and got it fixed. Quite an achievement! You helped fix a bass track in Chile. A million thanks, man. Way to go!

[djentlover]

I've found that it's dangerous to cut or boost low frequencies in kick and bass. Eq can break the sounds easily. The bass will have uneven volume between notes, and the kicks that have quickly dropping frequency curve will have their dynamics altered, and that often deteriorates the sound. Volume balance is by far the best tool.

[Michaelkenjarrell]

Thank you great video that's funny you made this video because I just recorded the song and played the bass before I did to kick drunk and the drums what's totally backwards cuz I'm playing the drums in the base so it's kind of a interesting in this production here in studio 67 have a great weekend thank you so much🙏

[jimle]

I am primarily a bass player but also play guitar. Now into music production and recording. Have been a recording revolution member and follower for many years now glad to see you there. This video was very helpful. Thanks for your work teaching. Also a StudioOne user.

[Devo]

Hi Joe, thanks so much for these videos. Greatly appreciated. Many of us have been taught over the years that the kick drum eq should be different from the bass guitar eq, thus the “carve out” thinking to keep the two separate. While I totally see where you’re coming from, there is an old teaching point about carving out and separating bass guitar and kick drum.

[thinkbeforeyoupost]

I'm doing an audio engineering at AIM in Sydney Australia now and I really like your philosophies and way of thinking! I'm using and implementing quite a bit in my mixes keep it up!

[raymondspagnuolo]

Thanks Joe. Your vids are always helpful. This one did not disappoint!

[rhythmelofreak]

Hi Joe.. Could you suggest how to clearly mix a complex song having a bass guitar and multiple percussive instruments (e.g. acoustic drums, cajon, Indian/African rhythm instruments)?

[kapalutheproducer]

Thank you so much sir. You're a blessing 🙌

[starsandguitars]

B..OOM Great little helper.. Thanks Joe.

[PinkStar]

This was a super simple and perfect explanation! Thank you!

[T.A.Z.M.]

Crazy insightful. Thank you! Will be sure to use this advice in my next mix!

[csikora]

Stank! Love it. Another great video. Thanks!!

[garethde-witt]

Love all your work. How would you approach mixing a Piccolo Bass?

[erekhronmusic]

So for me, saturation => fix lowmid => adjust 200-400 => cut stereo till 300hz if it is a multi channel bass recording.

Thanks Joe, helped me even better :)

[MrAwsomeSauce]

I really appreciate your videos! Hope u have a good day 🫂

[synckeys]

What’s your best advice about the level of the volume?

[the-deagledude]

Thank you Joe, as always your viewpoints mixed with your experience and the way you explain things is endlessly valuable <3. I'm working on a track with a synth sub-base atm, and this! is exactly my problem. Sounds dope under Headphones, but shallow and impactless on speakers, phone or car :( Where do i get the stanck from in such a case? I tried the distortion trick but somehow it made it worse because it dosn't fit the song, maybe it's just the wrong bass or my diletantism.

[DeffHi]

I like a bit of growl in a bass sound. Excellent Info Joe.