The Bass Guitar Mixing Trick for Clean Low End (Pocket EQ) | musicianonamission.com - Mix School #14

Ever struggle to get the bass to sit right? You’re not alone.

The bass is one of the hardest things to mix, yet it can be the difference between mixes that completely fail…

…and mixes that sound INCREDIBLE on absolutely any speakers or headphones.

So, I set out to develop a simple method for mixing the bass to perfection.

It’s called the Pocket EQ Technique, and I just published a brand new video that breaks it down into 5 simple steps.

[wildhorse]

Not that the first half of the video isn't full of incredibly relevant information - but for those wondering, the actual EQing starts at 6:55

[davidokangba]

I've been labouring long and hard for Many Years now to try and get my production skills to a higher level. I've been watching your tutorials regularly of late, and the penny has Finally Dropped! You present them so Succinctly, and in my case, idiot proof. You have clearly invested Much Time and Effort in your work. And the Least that I can do sir, is say Thank You..

[thefellowshipreforged]

This was awesome, thank you. People complaining about the longs start dont get it- some people may already be pros and just want some quick tips to polish off their skillset, but some are newer and need more context to grasp the concepts. You explained it well, like a good college professor might. It makes it easy to understand even for those with little mixing knowledge, but without dumbing it down or reducing information at all.

[matthewcrawfordmusic]

One of the things I love about you Rob is how much you talk about frequency range and analysis. I always got hung up on mixing and knew my bass or guitars or kick needed some change, but I couldn't understand where to boost or cut and where that would affect my mix. You explain your cuts and boosts and what they do to the mix, you show it in context, and then you show analysis between two instruments and really explain creating space. You are the absolute best teacher there is out there and thanks to you I'm finally starting to get it.

[dragonpride]

This is actually enlightening! After hearing this explanation of cutting and boosting certain parts, as well as occupying certain parts of the track, it makes total sense how the tracks blend properly! Thanks for the tutorial!!

[SubodhhSharma]

Amazingly explained. Thank you so much. I am beginning to understand frequencies more precisely. God bless you.

[JamesMahlerMusic]

Wow this is amazing info. That really hit home what you said about the bass and kick not being able to live in the same space.

[shizumaruofficial]

You have saved my mix I've been working on since May 2020. I was wondering why my Kick and Bass are not cutting through. Turns out, clashing frequencies. So, thank you.

[Congaboy]

Excellent presentation. I appreciate the pocket image and the steps to fit it in. Keep up the great work Rob.

[Skijumptoes]

Great video, never seen this direct relationship with the kick before.

I've found that with recording bass guitar that timing is really crucial too, , which goes back to your opener regarding getting it right at source.

Thanks for such well presented vids, I'm a new subby.

[FlopMeister]

Such a great guide Rob. I used to struggle with muddy bass mixes until i learned the pocket EQ technique you mentioned. I fixed two track in little more than 30mins and will use this technique from now on. This guide should be a a sticky everywhere!

[SimonTebbenhamMusic]

Great video - talking about boosting as well as cutting...Digital Labs Bark of Dog - is a free plug in that was recommended on Mixbus TV's channel, I highly recommend it, dial in the frequency you want to boost, sound so much better than just eq to my ears - works great on bass or kick, or both, and is a meaty way to get that separation. Use EQ after also to ensure the pocket is well formed also :)

[iamnotarobot]

So helpful and well explained thank you!

[phorestro]

You're saving my mixes, the video content is very accurate. Contratulations for yourchannel. 😀

[giabgr]

Good video part huge thuds everytime you say 'pocket'!

[SteveStockmalMusic]

Great job mate !!

(Note: your ‘plosives’ are cracking me up)

[timoti]

NO - except for when sidechaining the some kick driven compression to help kick and bass stay clear of each other, of channel plus bus. BUT what i would love to know is WHY is 2 compressors doing the same thing different from a single comp working at a higher ratio? Same question applies to parallel compression. Would love an answer on this please.

[amado]

I wonder how some of these tips would apply to a song where, as he says, the bass is sitting below the kick drum in the frequency range.

[SubodhhSharma]

It would be great if you make a video of complete process after recording to mixing (and a home studio mastering as well, if possible), step by step, using your 7 basic plugins with some very basic instruments, in a single video. Thank you in advance for that. :)

[ghdrum]

Useful information and clearly presented. Subscribed.