Mix Note 055 / EQ & tone New
Boost the useful harmonics
A bass can be loud in the sub yet hard to follow on small speakers.
The move
Try a restrained upper-bass or midrange lift where the note becomes intelligible.
Do this- Listen on a small speaker.
- Find useful upper-bass or mid harmonics.
- Try a restrained lift in that range.
Listen for this.
Check at low volume on a small speaker, then recheck the full-range balance.
Know when to back off.
More sub will not solve missing audible harmonics.
Match loudness when you compare. If the original serves the song better, undo the change.
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