How High Pass Kick Drum EQ Can Get a Solid Low End Mix

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Mixing kick drum with a high pass EQ filter helps to focus the low end of the mix balance. Use these EQ tips to low cut kick drum frequencies for a tighter, more solid low end in your mix.

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But how do you find the fundamental

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GREAT question, thank you for asking it! The fundamental frequency for a kick drum is usually between 40-75 Hz (sometimes up to 90 or 100 depending on the drum). If you sweep an EQ filter that's shaped like the one I boosted, starting from the higher area ~75 Hz and moving gradually downward to lower frequencies, you'll find a point that has a much more focused "thud" compared to the frequencies surrounding it. If that thud doesn't come forward, you might just need to boost that EQ filter a bit more and repeat--but it's there!