5 Misconceptions About Bass

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DAW (Music making software): Logic Pro and Ableton Live
Studio monitors (speakers): Yamaha HS8's
Headphones: Audeze LCD X (open back)
Camera: Canon 80d
Computer: Mac Studio with M2 Ultra chip and 2 TB hardrive
Midi controller (keyboard): Komplete Kontrol 61
Interface: Scarlett Clarett 2 pre
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Chair: also a cheap one from ikea
My favorite plugins that I use the most:
XFER Serum
Sylenth 1
Nexus 3
Kontakt
RC 20
Valhalla Shimmer
Valhalla Vintage Verb
Shaperbox 3
XFER OTT
Fab Filter Saturn 2
Fab Filter Pro C 2
Arturia Pigments
Baby Audio Comeback Kid
Output Thermal and Portal
LABS Soft Piano
Hardware that I use behind the scenes but not in videos:
Elektron Octatrack (my fav)
Elektron Digitakt
Korg Minilogue XD

[@BrokenEquipment.]

I wish these videos existed when I started. Producers in this era are so lucky to have a real community.

[@PeterAse]

same, but finally the whole "oh you don't know it? figure it out by yourself" mentality is gone now - good riddance, It helped no one understand anything.

[@BeachBumZero]

Did you quit? You are in this era!

[@BrokenEquipment.]

@@PeterAse facts. That’s exactly how it was. I love how sharing secrets is a common thing.

[@BrokenEquipment.]

@@BeachBumZero I’m an old head so you gotta take it in context. Tutorials that taught new things were rare when I started KZbin. I started on “Fruity Loops 3” 😅

[@OverAndOverAndOver]

​@@PeterAseON. GOD. Mfs were toxic with that shit, glad I know it now to TEACH and not be a selfish prick about

[@anagoge]

Am I a music producer? No. Do I know my kicks from my hertz? No. Did I watch all ten minutes of this video because it was fascinating? Yep.

[@j897xce]

Yep.

[@OceanusHelios]

I have the musical knowledge of a stream pebble and I got a lot out of this video. I'm a musician like a donkey is a rocket scientist. So yeah, I hear yah.

[@Skraftzz]

Me listening to the bass on a laptop speaker:

[@AboveEmAllProduction]

? I'm listening on my phone

[@kinginc.9148]

@@AboveEmAllProductionthey’re bad speakers for bass that’s what he’s saying

[@AboveEmAllProduction]

@@kinginc.9148 sounds good here

[@AboveEmAllProduction]

@@kinginc.9148 sounds good here

[@RP49Music]

I WAS LITERALLY MIXING THE BASS IN A SONG WHEN THIS NOTIFICATION CAME UP 😂😂!! Thanks Alex :)

[@joeygproducedit7863]

gotta link so i can hear?

[@djmixxtreme3512]

ITS A SIGN!!!

[@leiocera2433]

cOiNcIdEnCe??? I tHINk nOt!!!1!11eleven

[@sau_as_sau]

You couldn't put it any better. I was basically at the same point on my own mix. 😀

[@Liquides11]

Google heard your bass

[@apollyon7617]

I needed a doctor to deal with my sloppy low end. Then I found this video. Truly lifechanging.

[@beatsbydoubledart]

😂

[@davidcarter3976]

Yes I am just starting my journey, and I find if I just find the right video, for each section that I'm working on, I can quickly overcome massive challenges.

[@OliverSchlecter]

Never say “sloppy low end” ever again please 🙏

[@davidcarter3976]

@@OliverSchlecter are we talking women's butts or music?

[@donutman1101]

​@@OliverSchlecter i thought the exact same thing 😂 "Come here girl, gimme that sloppy low end"

[@brettgoodrich]

Thank you, Megamind ♥

[@dunamiswihmee]

Gosh dang it I did not expect someone to point it out 😂

[@jakeh2034]

☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️noooooo, I didn’t notice until I read this.

[@brunoaichholzer8643]

Fucking gold

[@TheGobaar]

Haha best comment ever 😂

[@sheppo]

Here’s two for you 6) EQing the low end of your kick and bass is a good idea - low end EQ adds either phase rotation to the low end, or pre/post ringing artefacts if using linear EQ which cause more issues. It’s possible to work around these issues with ducking and phase management, but it’s a lot to manage especially if you ever want to change the EQ again later. Instead get the bass or kick synthesis right in the first place so you don’t need to add EQ. Learn how to edit wave tables to bake EQ choices in to the harmonic levels. 7) stereo width in the bass is bad. This used to be true when songs were played from vinyl, or if not correctly thinking about how a mono down mix affects phase cancellation (this is relevant for large PA sounds systems where they typically still play tracks in mono or use large subs - which are mono in nature. Correctly dealing with mono down mixing can still allow you to create stereo bass in your track, which can sound great for consumer playback , especially headphones, so don’t shy away from it.

[@MadScientist267]

And 5 is basically a manual compressor and sounds like absolute $#¡+

[@ild4099]

You know you've learned a lot when the channels you looked up to start giving tips which you already came up with yourself :D

[@divfae2792]

1- 0:06 Misconception #1 2- 1:57 Misconception #2 3- 3:40 Misconception #3 4- 6:07 Misconception #4 5- 8:22 Misconception #5

[@JustinDuijn]

Can you pin this, please?

[@michaelpacinus242]

Useless

[@cloudcutter_dy2]

@@michaelpacinus242How? How is it useless? The creator added no timestamps. This is our only way to accurately know where the chapters are.

[@michaelpacinus242]

@@cloudcutter_dy2 just watch the video if you want to know all of the misconceptions

[@divfae2792]

@@michaelpacinus242 Adding timestamps makes it easier for when someone wants to re-learn what they learned in the video but don't want to watch the entire thing.

[@ViktorSarge]

Great video. It's been about 20 years since I actively made music, but this got me wanting to start again.

[@LaRana08]

Do it!!!!

[@AnotherHYPEproductions]

Absolutely an simple but straightforward tutorial on bass mixing. I mean by the time you got to the end on bass & kick not coming through in the mix. I heard the bass not present like it should. Then you explained what had happened. Great short powerful class.❤🤘

[@davidcarter3976]

Yeah I feel like way too many people overlook the taking out the lows of all their instruments with highs. Kind of hilarious because that's the very first thing you learn when you watch a music production video😂😂

[@Azzerskyy]

I'm simply amazed by how fast you got to the point and started explaining. I didn't search for this or even produce music myself but you earned my sub! Keep it that way brother 🤙🏻

[@michaelfrietsch8246]

always helpin all producers big or just startin out! thanks man

[@lorens2143]

You are always using so clean and crisp sounds in your videos that gives me inspiration! 👊👑

[@zensational.]

I really appreciate how concise and directly applicable all of these tips are. Thank you!

[@jakebsweet]

great video! thanks for sharing Alex

[@joeygproducedit7863]

dude i wanted to take the time to tell you how much i love this channel bro! soo much tips and knowledge. helping me cut the cream! working on my basslines now they are tricky! 😝

[@pkokott1]

This is a much talked about topic and I think you did an excellent job in explaining the issues in a very understandable way! Awesome work!

[@Impuhlz]

One of the best tuts out there- your content is gold brudda, and from my low-end and myself, danke!

[@aliaksandrilyushenka5597]

Sir, you singlehandedly carried everything I needed to know about the low end. Thank you 🙏

[@jono_young_music]

Been struggling with this as a total noob to production for a while now. I copied step for step, the results where what I was looking to achieve 🤯 Thanks so much man!

[@DirtyMike124x]

Thanks alot man... My favorite stuff to try and learn. I listen while I'm working first, then after work I'm able to relisten while attempting to implement and reinforce. I'm making progress fast from creators like yourself, thanks again.

[@LexLeo_]

I absolutely love the way you explain things!

[@dfp5116]

I always learn so much from your videos, I can’t wait to try this out on my mixes!!! Thank you!!

[@Skalakalava]

Thank you brother for all you doing for us ❤️🙏

[@Scrypherz]

THIS is a really helpful video. Saw so many vids and tuts about mixing and EQing, but nothing of that quality. Thanks alot!

[@PETERGREENDAY100]

This video is a fundamental for anyone who wants to approach music production. Priceless tutorial, thank you. Even if I produce since 2018, it was an useful refresh for me too

[@markmallory2528]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Learned A LOT TODAY! THANK YOU MAN! 🔥🔥🔥

[@Mattrixx]

Holy shit bro! I haven’t came across you in a while, glad you still making videos bro. It’s crazy too bc a few months ago I was wondering what happened to you

[@timothymilsom1392]

Thanks for the knowledge man!

[@cameronzoladz4738]

Thanks for the tips man! Also I’m still enjoying your Orbital pack! I love it!

[@leonwinkel6084]

Wow thats amazing! Thanks so much for sharing !!

[@RetroSunsetMusic]

I just came across this video, but I already knew this from car audio installations and tuning. But I think this video should get A LOT of traction for people just starting to make music. Very very important

[@SudoFragz]

Great tid bits for newer producers and well explained. I knew all of these tricks but I did learn a more in depth explanation into why I do the things I do while producing. Thanks!

[@lordaethelstan69]

great advice and super helpful thank you brotha !

[@JackAcid]

For a beginner you've explained this brilliantly. Thank you!

[@sEvan_el_Evan]

It’s awesome to see how much there is to music

[@papabear_music]

Suddenly after few months he's back with a very helpful video!

[@ko_3x335]

Great Video. Thanks for this very useful Tutorial.

[@StefanHolmes]

Thanks for this. Clear explanation. I’m literally on day 16 of learning how to do any of this. Immediate subscribe.

[@cagf2013]

Great tips man, thank you

[@davidcarter3976]

Alex Rome The Best of the Best!!

[@Joet830]

Thank you!! ❤ You are great

[@smogspock]

never thought about that, was really helpful dawg

[@primal_music_]

This is exactly how I mix. Great tips.

[@TvSaleem]

Amazing vid. Very to the point. To expand on the masking aspect. Sometimes it’s not just the low end of the other instruments clashing with the bass. It’s having too much low mids and mid frequencies can make you “perceive” a lack of bass. You can sometimes achieve the perception of a deeper low end by scooping out low mids on things. It’s easy to go overboard and get it too thin, but it works!

[@xgmode]

Good tips. For EQ-ing the low-end I'd personally use a low-shelf filter, as that doesn't change the phase as much as a high-pass filter.

[@stevensmith1788]

Thanks Alex, would like to see more output from you again

[@ifrowizzybeatz]

Last up was fire❤.

[@Subtronik]

Excellent pro tips. Thanks. Subbed.

[@trxnonthebeat]

Thank you sir ❤

[@LexLeo_]

Thank you for this. I’m somewhere in the middle with my knowledge but still a noob. Love your channel!

[@pedroantonioferrer9469]

thank you alex!

[@barcker4]

This was just the tutorial I needed 🙏🥺 I would love to see also when to use and when not to use reverb.

[@darryls.music.]

Super helpful. Thank you! 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@karabosenwamadi334]

Yep this video is the one 🙌🏾🔥💯 thnx bro

[@j.boogiebaby5947]

VERY VERY USEFULL info!! and WELL explained THANK YOU!!

[@leeghany5163]

Thank you for sharing

[@Beatsmithdotorg]

Alex, thank you so much for this video - I couldn't subscribe fast enough. Your explanations are excellent and I have learned so much from just this one video. Thank you again!

[@philipkauffman2500]

thank god, finally a likable edm tut guy

[@heelfijn]

Great instruction, clear comms!

[@williansdejulio]

Awesome tips! I've always wondered why my bass doesn't hit as hard as ARTBAT bass for example. Now I know why lol. Thanks!

[@Dilivioofficial]

great tutorial and music! That tune sounds very good, hope you have it somewhere full release

[@jessepender5239]

Way to cram a lot of legit info into 10 minutes! Super helpful!

[@eduusouzaa01]

You are incredible

[@SmS-pR]

You are a real creative person

[@roseutterback5755]

I’ve been doing this since the 90s didn’t really know why exactly but I just liked the way pushed and pulled

[@sskmusicofficial]

Great Video Alex ❤

[@user-ng1oh8dy6l]

My legend ❤

[@SaadMusicOfficial]

We love alex !

[@jojomomo3069]

Excellent course Thanks you

[@TheNCGardener]

This is excellent Information!

[@leiocera2433]

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[@leader6303]

bass is meta

[@jasoncoetzeeadadjjzjdatune9617]

Bro. Thats bingo.

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[@leiocera2433]

@@3N1StaticGaming stay funky bros

[@evanloken19]

If he was from LA he would be Davie405

[@ArthorMC]

4:00 that bass sounded very good for a Hard Techno track

[@andresfernandez2032]

Alex rome the best professor I can had in my life😂😂❤🎉

[@galadhonx9825]

Nice!! I use a mid-side EQ on my Reese to stay mono in the sub bass range and wider in the high end

[@jayfwelter]

Those headphones are huge.

[@leiocera2433]

For Bass-Sidechaining, I usually like to put a multiband compressor onto the non-kick-track, and sidechain just the lows.

[@ibbatta]

You made my day

[@IKG-Music]

Great video!

[@MadMatt1810]

Broo love ur vids, can you make a video about fundamentals sounds for melodic techno, melodic house please, thank you so much for all your vids, really helpfull

[@tranceemerson8325]

Hey Alex what I'd like to see next is how to keep your mid and side levels consistent, there's some weird things that happens in a stereo mix that makes it so that your mono mix doesn't sound the same volume as your stereo mix

[@waliddeui6725]

It can be a phase cancelation, too many effects (stereo,reverb...) so your instruments lose their power. Maybe you did a huge high pass or high passing with an eq that doesn't have a linear phase, so yeah, you're definitely gonna lose something in mono, that's for sure, but these are some problems i faced, it can be masking too and how your instruments are being spread in the frequency spectrum so everything has it's place without fighting or maybe you only need to reset your volume faders cause you've been fooled with the stereo image

[@SALEENS7GTR5]

Stereo separation can make stereo mixes sound big, but get lost in mono. As such, using phase shifting for sounds instead of panning or stereo separation can make stereo mixes sound wide and mono mixes sound just as full. Dan Worral has some excellent videos on phase separation.

[@violettracey]

Thank you!

[@NathanielVieira-rv7qx]

New sub! I’ll probably revisit this video a few times. I write metal music but this is still so helpful.

[@malegria9641]

Another thing for taking out the low end of everything else: ALWAYS CHECK YOUR HIHATS. You’ll be surprised how many hihat samples have phantom sub frequencies that can mess up your mix.

[@zyklos229]

There is also some interesting phase effects when kick and Bass come together

[@PapitoBlack7]

Very good explained!

[@Guild176]

Try this method instead of side chaining compressing your bass to your kick- sidechain a multi band that ducks the bass in the most important bass range, that way you’re not messing with the bass transients

[@4BENCHMARK]

I like this man

[@ORIGINAL_MEDIA]

Another video. Great 👍

[@robbe4873]

Thank you megamind!

[@inquilinox]

Tenkiu!!

[@BASSMONKDJ]

Great video mate very informative and not boring like the rest of tutorials and advice videos. I normally watch 2 mins of a video and that's why I can't produce hahaha

[@LohPro]

i like to place the kick & bass into separate "zones" in the low-end. for example, the old EQ channels strips have typical EQ points around 30, 60, 100, etc. so what I do first is, decide if i want the kick lower than the bass or vice-versa. 9/10 i have the kick lower than the bass, so the kick fundamental usually hits around 60Hz, while the bass hits around 100Hz or so. then i do "opposing pocket cuts", so if the kick is boosted at 60, cut the bass at 60. if the bass is boosted at 100, cut the kick at 100. this makes room for each sound. the way i like to think about the kick & bass, is like they are roommates or siblings. they are in the same house (ie; the low-end), but they can be placed in different rooms (60Hz for kick, 100Hz for bass) & be independent of the other, while sharing the same roof.

[@sk7w4lkermusic86]

Thank you Friend .-.-.-.Always Helpful

[@fpsVAMPZ]

Megamind vid right here. Thank you.

[@mjbolivar333]

Alex... this video has very nice content. Congratulations. It would be great if you'd played both before and after following each other for further consolidation of the principles you are explaining, as well as comparable portions of audio (such as in the part where you are filtering all the pads to enhance the bass, the comparing piece of audio after contains a vocal that goes on top of everything, thus making it impossible to appreciate what you were explaining before). Good and useful content man!!!

[@JesusIsTheWay59]

Yooo thats fire

[@pirminborer625]

Excellent advice. No bullshit.