Mix Note 084 / Guitars New
Bass distortion needs a foundation
A full-range drive makes the bass gritty but removes stable low-end weight.
The move
Blend a controlled clean foundation with the distorted tone, checking crossover and phase behavior.
Do this- Blend a clean bass path with the drive.
- Check the filter crossover and polarity.
- Listen to the combined tone in mono.
Listen for this.
Confirm both note definition and stable low end in mono.
Know when to back off.
Parallel filters can create cancellations around their crossover.
Match loudness when you compare. If the original serves the song better, undo the change.
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Keep working.
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