Getting the Bass to sit well

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First, compress. Second, dial in a small cut (coupla db) at around 90-120 so you're not competeing with the bass drum. Then, dial in about 3-4db boost at 800Hz. works like a charm.
 
Depends on the track...........in a dense mix,you may want to shelve low frequencies or accent mids to "stab" into the mix.Also,try a pick on some tracks.
 
Okay, I'm sure I'll be called anal for this correction ... Frankly, I'm okay with that ...

True, bass frequencies are not directional. However, the frequencies that give the bass it's tone and character certainly ARE directional. So while the lower frequencies will appear to come from everywhere, the upper frequencies will not.

Another thing ... Let's talk playback ... Bass frequencies also take the most power from an amplifier, because of the large movements required of the speaker. panning the bass to any extent left or right will have one channel of your amp working much harder than the other.

It's just a fact that the bass is generally close to centered for most recordings in most genres. It's not that way by accident. That's really just where it works.

I'm glad to see someone mentioning 'good monitors' ... If you don't own decent monitor (and I do mean MONITORS, not nice -- or even REALLY nice -- home stereo speakers), it's hard to understand what you're missing. Once you have a good pair, you realize you CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT THEM!!

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