KICK & BASS: THIS IS HOW YOU PERFECTLY GLUE THEM TOGETHER
The Mistake
Just relying on standard sidechain compression will duck the overall volume of the bass whenever the kick hits – the frequencies still clash though...
Instead Do This!
First, grab any EQ or spectrum analyzer and identify your kick’s fundamental frequency (the lowest highest peak – tipically between 40-100Hz)
The Fix
Put a Dynamic EQ on your bass, route your kick as the external sidechain input, and set a dynamic cut at the kick's exact frequency with a narrow Q-Value
The Result
Your kick has more room to punch through the mix and the frequencies in the low-end build up noticeably less!
Save This Post
Save this post for your next mixing session! Keep in mind that track is different, so don’t just blindly copy these settings...
July 13, 2026 2.7K 7
