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

[@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"

[@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.

[@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

[@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 $#¡+

[@pimpusmane]

I like how producers describe sounds with nonapplicable descriptors like “make it wider” and “squeeze the bass” that can be interpreted in a multitude of ways

[@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

[@JakebSweet]

great video! thanks for sharing Alex

[@sigthorgudmundsson8444]

It is simple, it is clear... you only need to hear the theory once... and it is amazing that it is you Alex that gathers this and all the other pointers together in your videos. I am truly thankful for your effort and your willingness to share... I am constantly learning from you

[@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 😂

[@bingbongbooboo]

Nahhh nobody told you to cook bro like that 😂

[@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😂😂

[@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!!!!

[@RKisBae]

The game has changed quite a lot for the better. START UP!

[@michaelfrietsch8246]

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

[@zensational.]

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

[@dfp5116]

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

[@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.❤🤘

[@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 🤙🏻

[@lorens2143]

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

[@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!

[@Scrypherz]

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

[@LexLeo_]

I absolutely love the way you explain things!

[@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

[@taruhmei]

You literally clear my misconception of always layering bass with sub frequencies while the bass alone sound so good with its sub frequencies, thanks

[@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.

[@leonwinkel6084]

Wow thats amazing! Thanks so much for sharing !!

[@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!

[@ko_3x335]

Great Video. Thanks for this very useful Tutorial.

[@aliaksandrilyushenka5597]

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

[@stevensmith1788]

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

[@darryls.music.]

Super helpful. Thank you! 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@timothymilsom1392]

Thanks for the knowledge man!

[@lordaethelstan69]

great advice and super helpful thank you brotha !

[@cameronzoladz4738]

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

[@Dilivioofficial]

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

[@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.

[@nathangrant1833]

I just discovered you today and honestly man, love your content and love the way you explain and break down issues.

[@nathangrant1833]

This was a problem I've been struggling with and wasn't even aware of phasing.

[@j.boogiebaby5947]

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

[@markmallory2528]

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

[@heelfijn]

Great instruction, clear comms!

[@Impuhlz]

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

[@Subtronik]

Excellent pro tips. Thanks. Subbed.

[@smogspock]

never thought about that, was really helpful dawg

[@jamesbackwardz]

Learned so much from. Thank you so much

[@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!

[@Skalakalava]

Thank you brother for all you doing for us ❤️🙏

[@LexLeo_]

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

[@cagf2013]

Great tips man, thank you

[@sEvan_el_Evan]

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

[@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

[@TheNCGardener]

This is excellent Information!

[@papabear_music]

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

[@hooligan740]

holy. freakin. crap. subbed and like, you are VERY clear and easy to understand

[@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!

[@masonphilpott9827]

You’re so smart thank you for uploading

[@jetlag_beats]

Exactly how I work with ANY layering. Find the basic character sound and layer the desired characteristics with other sounds where you simply cut out the parts in the EQ spectrum that you don't need from that extra added layer.

[@jojomomo3069]

Excellent course Thanks you

[@Natedrumming]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@IKG-Music]

Great video!

[@PapitoBlack7]

Very good explained!

[@Joet830]

Thank you!! ❤ You are great

[@roseutterback5755]

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

[@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

[@jessepender5239]

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

[@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

[@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

[@SaadMusicOfficial]

We love alex !

[@JackAcid]

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

[@AugerHybrid]

It's just beautiful.

[@DielectricFailure]

_It’s a breath of fresh air seeing others using Logic Pro to create good electronic music! Thanks for this tutorial! Matching the sounds of bass and leads should be another video. 🎶🏆 Like how they set moods and can create atmospheric music._

[@GreenFesh]

Damn bro, your tutorials are the best!

[@pedroantonioferrer9469]

thank you alex!

[@mrafro1841]

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

[@StevenStevenStevenSteve]

This was so helpful

[@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!

[@StefanHolmes]

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

[@saintbees2088]

Hey this is good stuff!

[@primal_music_]

This is exactly how I mix. Great tips.

[@djahvelle]

2:25 As a side note. A lot of lead synths use multiple oscillators/noise generators to synthesize the sound. Remember part one about phase cancelation? Make sure all oscillators are in phase with each other or you could end up with low end phase cancelation!

[@barcker4]

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

[@davidcarter3976]

Alex Rome The Best of the Best!!

[@ORIGINAL_MEDIA]

Another video. Great 👍

[@DIGITVLSVNSET]

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

[@leeghany5163]

Thank you for sharing

[@leiocera2433]

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

[@stephenolson3055]

Great video

[@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

[@ifrowizzybeatz]

Last up was fire❤.

[@trxnonthebeat]

Thank you sir ❤

[@SmS-pR]

You are a real creative person

[@DegradationDomain_stuff]

I didn't understand any of it but it was interesting to watch and hear and... Feel. Thanks.

[@violettracey]

Thank you!

[@RageRaccoon]

i wish i had this video back in 2018 but damn am i glad to have it now

[@andresfernandez2032]

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

[@user-ng1oh8dy6l]

My legend ❤

[@eduusouzaa01]

You are incredible

[@sk7w4lkermusic86]

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

[@TraxtasyMedia]

Sick one 😊