Use a limiter on the low-end

Dynamics are not as perceivable in the low-end. Bass guitar dynamics, for instance, come from the attack, which is midrange.1 This can help keep the low-end consistent. If you’ve got a DI track, Use the fundamental from the bass DI.

I can use this in combination with Managing resonances on bass and Creating a multiband linear phase crossover.

Use the dry/wet knob to get more dynamics back in.

  1. The Limiter / Low End Relationship - YouTube ↩

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