My 4 Favourite Plug Ins For Heavy Low End

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In this episode of MakeMineMusic, Marc Daniel Nelson shares his 4 favorite plugins to achieve heavy low end.
Renaissance Bass Plug In
When you need your bass to be heard even on a laptop or mobile device, Renaissance Bass is your best friend. Using Waves’ patented MaxxBass® psychoacoustic technology, R-Bass accurately reproduces low-frequency content on playback systems that cannot physically handle these signals. This is achieved by the creation of harmonics of the fundamental, which fool the brain into perceiving bass frequencies that are not actually there.
With a simple, user-friendly interface-just 3 controls for frequency tuning, intensity and output gain-R-Bass makes it quick and easy to dial in a punchy bass sound that will sound great on systems of all sizes.
Ampeg B-15N Plug In
Defining the sound of electric bass, the Ampeg B-15N has been instrumental in everything from Motown cuts with James Jamerson to classic Stax records with Donald “Duck” Dunn. The 30-Watt, 1X15 all-tube power machine is filled with character, giving you a thick fundamental note that has been responsible for huge records from the ’60s and ’70s - Rock, Funk, Soul, you name it!
Crafted by Brainworx, the Ampeg B-15N plugin emulates the circuitry, tone and iconic beefiness of Ampeg’s Heritage B-15N amp.
Vitamin Sonic Enhancer Plug In
Waves Vitamin is a multiband harmonic enhancer and tone-shaping plugin that can make any track sound powerful and full of spark by mixing an enriched version with the original signal.
With its zero-latency processing, Vitamin caters to studio and live mix engineers alike. Used as an insert on any track or buss, Vitamin instantly delivers a warm, vital result that is comparable to what you would get from a parallel chain of EQ, compression and saturation processors, but without the hassle.
Whether used on vocals, guitars, synths, drums or an entire mix, Vitamin opens up the sound in a way that truly complements and enhances the original signal, ensuring your tracks get the nutrients they need.
The Haas Effect
The Haas effect is a psychoacoustic phenomenon discovered by Dr. Helmut Haas in 1949. Also known as the “precedence effect,” the law states that when one sound is followed by another with a delay time of approximately 40 ms or less (below humans’ echo threshold), the two are perceived as a single sound.
This relates to how we determine spatial location by sound. Because two noises with a very short delay between them are perceived as one, spatial location is determined by the first heard, dominant sound-regardless of where the second came.
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[@Producelikeapro]

What are some of YOUR favourite plug ins? Let me know by commenting below!

[@nigelbentonakauapoap3691]

Good evening from the UK... At the moment I'm in the exploration stage... despite how long I've been doing this, I just used to tough it out and go 'commando', so to speak! Mostly because I lack the understanding and I didn't just want to rely on 'Plugins' to sound good... or at least better! Recently though, having jumped headfirst into the academy, I'm becoming more confident in trying out stuff... nothing major, 'Enverb' for some gated toms recently, 'Stereo Spread' cos' I'm basically lazy and it's helping the tracks sound more dynamic... out of stock stuff, have used 'Fresh Air' which is subtle but nice and 'Drip'... I know 😉... but it does actually add some much needed pizzazz, or seasoning if you like? My biggest discovery is 'Output'... subscribed to 'Arcade' which is a pretty cool repository for samples and is already changing my style and sound! I've said enough!! 😎👍

[@HitTheRoadMusicStudio]

RBass is #1 and apart from that, I like the low end boost's from PulTec EQ Emulations 😎

[@Rgdonaire_07]

SPL Vitalizer is a beast on low end

[@TheFeelButton]

Like a pirate on the high seas I be using Rs in Waves! Ahoy Warren!!

[@tobiasjeansson]

The Lovend from analog obsession is super on bass

[@AKAtAGG]

16 minute absolute masterclass in how to get amazing, clean, low-end in any mix. Not just a very talented mix engineer but also a great teacher. Love it.

[@danepaulstewart8464]

RIGHT??!!

[@Wendel_Kos]

haha "its subtle"...with Rbass on, my whole studio went BROOM BROOM BROOM!!! Love this plugin

[@Producelikeapro]

Haha me too!

I love how in the audio industry, people are like: - "Adding EQ there seems to sometimes add a little too much..." - *intensely waiting, I can't even imagine what word he could possibly use to describe the situation accurately, there are no words for this, right?... - "...woofiness." - *that's the one

[@electricwhiterabbit]

The dog sleeping on the couch looks like the best job there!

[@andreirlmeier]

Weimaraner - linked to Germany again :-)

[@philipgalaura760]

Awesome again!!!! MDN!!!

[@marcdanielnelson317]

@@philipgalaura760 Atticus is a full time sleeper :)

[@gianlucafiannaca2335]

@@marcdanielnelson317 just like me 😅

[@ImRichardShepherd]

hahahaha!!! i was just about to comment!

[@hacerclic1020]

What we really need is a review of audiophile-quality lava lamps.

[@zenproduction3561]

It's official, Marc Daniel Nelson is my new guru .

[@jalapainyo]

Thanks, Marc! The just right balance of philosophy and real world application is what makes your lessons so valuable.

[@jeromeoddo8619]

Been using RBass for over 18 years. Love that plug-in! One of the few must haves.

[@BobbyLouxMusic]

Marc your content is such pro high quality, I’ve got to the point where I just follow your tutorials, Bob Huff, and maybe one other. Information overload from everywhere else, you guys are industry pros with real artist sessions and it’s a privilege to get these real world lessons. Thank you….

[@thearno2885]

Ampeg B15 also available native from Plugin Alliance.

[@ferienambalkon]

Great video - Thank you! As a German native speaker I had to laugh about the title insert "Hass Effekt"... the Haas Effect is the pseudo-acoustic effect named after Herbert Haas. "Hass" is the German word for "hate". Not sure what the "Hass Effect" is, perhaps it's something about our history...

[@srgymusic]

I can't even express how much I value Daniel's tutorials. Thank you very very much!

[@SonnyGreenwichJr]

I love the Haas effect and have been using it on the overheads to create spread. Sounds huge! From mostly sunny, warming up & still relatively locked down Ireland! ☘️☮️🤘🏽🤠👍🏽☮️☘️

[@EannaButler]

Still chilly enough today, for me.. Gwan the Irish!

[@jerryk3280]

I got the Metric Halo Thump free a few years back and it's a decent solution.

[@HitTheRoadMusicStudio]

Awesome low end is always a tasty topic, thanks for sharing!!!

[@Rolanoid]

RBass is probably my favourite Waves plugin and I have nearly all of them.

[@LianExfeind]

It's actually called "Haas-Effect". "Hass-Effekt" would mean hate-effect in german, by the way, sounds like a dope band 😄

[@christophersoto8143]

TAL AUDIO XL Chorus is amazing for spreading synth based sounds when they come and go leaving space for the main bass figure in the center..... its free.

[@Skkyyyyyyyyyyy]

LX. But yes, it’s amazing. Along with the Arturia Juno chorus.

[@grandmaenjoysmusic]

It is great. I also love classic chorus, an old plugin, but very good for some classic sounds, just as the name suggests ;)

[@_TheViewer_]

Will give it a try, always love to test new ways to improve that bass !

[@Thoracius]

It's a very warm chorus. Like nothing-above-6k on the modulated signal warm. The hass will retain your crispy higher harmonics but make them stereo. The TAL will keep your highs centered and create stereo out of the low-mids/mids. The TAL chorus sounds great, but if you want to create space for something in the center, it's good to be aware of the frequencies involved.

[@GDMartin]

Love how he says :"This guy" for the plugins lol:)

[@trapdoorshane]

You guys truly do phenomenal work. I’m sure we can all agree that this is priceless advice.

[@nigelbentonakauapoap3691]

WOH!! Marc Daniel Nelson just recommended 'Stereo Spread'... he must have read my previous "Reply"... but yes, I concur... my fav recent discovery!! 🤓👍

[@mrarmysoldier]

Love the fact no one could quite tell you how the R-Bass sounds - I suppose in the end what truly matters is that it makes things sound "AWESOME"!

[@glicmathan1771]

I am learning so much from you and taking a lot of notes! You communicate everything so clearly with excellent examples! Thanks Marc!

[@johnplainsong9769]

This is still a great go-to video for getting good low end.

[@TonyMacaroni69_]

liked before the video even started because I love Marc so much!

[@anemoia980]

What a masterclass!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@LongshanMusic]

Man, this is so good. I really like the Trackspacer plug in to make room for bass and kick. Love LOVE that synth Bass!

[@chrismataran8302]

Thanks Marc! I have all these plugins and I will definitely try all this.

[@AstronoizeOfficial]

Never thought of using the rbass on a snare. Thanks for the tip! ✌

[@scounter72]

That was excellent. Great demo of each plugin and really great explanation of 'why'. Cool track too

[@kevinm8370]

Never thought about using HASS effect on Bass. Good learn today!! Thank you very much for sharing, Master Marc.

[@TerenceKearns]

I've been finding PS22 Split from Waves audio a great version of the hass effect. I recently mixed a live recording of a rock trio and used PS22 to push the distortion gtr to the sides to make room for the screaming vocals down the middle. Worked a treat. I've used a lot of mono to stereo spreader effects and PS22 is my fav.

[@TyRobertsmedia]

These are very valuable lessons using stuff most of us have sitting in our plugins folder! Cool

[@svarogstudio]

Some great tips here. I remember some years ago I was trying to achieve that wide big low end I heard on some tracks, and nothing worked because spreading you low end in stereo is "illegal"... and creating Haas effect with bass... "you are insane!"

[@rocktonmusikschule]

Marc is amazing. Thanks for new lessons. Everytime I watch his videos I learn something great new. 🤘 Thanks from Germany Michael

[@Joe-fn9mi]

2:19 was when I first saw and my heart melted

[@SaraCarterSimplyMixing]

Some great low end tips!! Brilliant video and track! Thanks for sharing 😀

[@AlexeySolovievMusic]

So great to see more videos with Marc! Thank you so much Warren!

[@cc11studio]

Thank you! What a great quick dive and I already own 3 of the 4.

[@casimirdekkers-newtrackout691]

I REALLY LOVE enhanced subbass. Either a distorted filtered sinewave, or a filtered saw or square wave.

[@mennovroom5537]

Greatbtip on the HAAS effect. I like your goofy ness at the end of the video. 🤣

[@kelvinfunkner]

this was great! my first experience with the idea of HAAS on bass was from the David Moulton Audio Lectures like...25 years ago when you had to order the discs from Mix Magazine because there was no "online" ordering back then hahaha...everyone would look at me weird when I would use the HAAS effect on bass (I always high passed the effect to keep the mono low end clean) but in the end when I'd A/B it...they'd always choose the effected version...cool to see it showing up again 🙂

[@harlanvale1899]

Thanks Marc for this one. What I learned most from this video was a tiny detail when demonstrating your use of Vitamin. While soloing the lowest frequency range band you were still listening for clarity between instruments. (Kick, Bass, Synth) This was very helpful in finding a more precise definition of tonal centers for each instrument, all while exploring in the “mudd” range . It was a Captain Obvious moment for me on how to keep using critical listening within a given range instead of hearing just the range as a whole. Dive deeper.

[@marcdanielnelson317]

Glad you caught that...

[@briankingart]

Very intriguing use of Haas effect. Thank you friend.

[@mrpaman_Kwon]

I always learning about not much. little things change big sound. Thanks Marc! and have a fun!

[@ourownwar]

Marc is awesome as always.

[@jakobole]

For Haas-fx there's a nice free plugin called "QuickHaas" - it does what it says on the tin. Love it. I usually dial in the delay in mono as to mitigate mon-artifacts /comb-filtering as much as possible, then fine-tune in stereo. Works wonderfully

[@iamsparta96]

This is an awesome video!! I love myself the RBASS. very very useful for every single low end issue I’ve had so far!

[@HollerAtcherBoi]

While I also like RBass. I’ve realized, after lots of testing, that MaxxBass does a better job at retaining sub-information while adding harmonics. You need to mess with all the parameters to dial it in, which is part of the secret- you have more control than RBass Therefore, I always use Maxxbass over RBass.

[@joshmckay7304]

“It’s subtle” broooo I’m listening on air pods and that rbass is making ALL the difference... purchasing now!

[@soundclosetstudio]

This was A great video, thanks Marc for sharing this.

[@acimbobby]

bass seems to stay pretty pure even after plugin treatment. Great info for the chaps

[@willdobson79]

Your videos are DA BOMB. My top bass plugins : 1) UAD LITTLE LABS VOICE OF GOD Nothing beats the warm big sound for a FAT 35-45hz sub. Perfect to enhance kicks too... So versatile, you can use to enhance any source really, from 3-500 Hz and it just sounds so much warmer and bigger than anything else. 2) BOZ DIGITAL LABS BARK OF DOG (FREE) A bit like RBASS but I prefer the sound and it's FREE!! Nice for kick and sub. I personally never got on with Vitamin. Sounded harsh on everything to me imo. Thanks so much for all your brilliant videos! Always so articulate.

[@marcdanielnelson317]

vERY SLICK WILL!

[@normclemis1221]

Always something here to take in! Thanks Marc!!

[@AVDRE]

I like this guy. Glad to see more of him on the channel

[@toilettunes1]

love what that r bass did with the snare.....great vid guys

[@HollerAtcherBoi]

While I also like RBass - I’ve realized, after lots of testing, that MaxxBass does a better job at retaining sub-information while adding harmonics. You need to mess with all the parameters to dial it in, which is part of the secret- you have more control than RBass. For instance, adding upper harmonics to a sub-rich 808. You won’t lose any sub with MaxxBass, while Rbass unfortunately does. Therefore, I always use Maxxbass over RBass. For adding lower harmonics- I haven’t found anything that beats Lo-Air. For that suuuuper low (but tight) sub info

[@sammiller9855]

Ya, I am curious Produce Like A Pro promotes RBass, but not MaxxBass, when MaxxBass has more parameters?

[@HollerAtcherBoi]

@@sammiller9855 What’s interesting is that Rbass was made after Maxxbass, but I don’t see any ways it’s better.

[@marcdanielnelson317]

@@sammiller9855 I dont promote, just show what i use daily. I never got on with the Maxxbass and think they are very different beasts.

[@sgfdancecompany]

MArc great like always, thanks so much for share your knowledge

[@oo-oo182]

such a cute dog :D very awesome stuff you have to tell! Thanks for this content and greetings from EU :)

[@joeschlicht]

I already had R bass (never used it, I will now), but this video just sold me on Vitamin.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Joe!

[@rok_koritnik]

More Marc, please! Thank you.

[@SebastianKomor]

I love that the Haas effect is on this list. Love playing with the Haas effect. Sometimes a bit of phase correction and boom!

[@calvinschatzke5899]

How do u correct the phase? I appreciate the Haas effect, too. But it often destroys the mono compatability.

[@SebastianKomor]

@@calvinschatzke5899 I use Waves InPhase for it. Brilliant for making sure things are in phase

[@Simbabhebhe]

Invaluable stuff this. MDN is a legend!

[@andytullis8736]

What a great video, I was thinking MV2 was going to be one of your favorites. I was wrong 😃. I'm going to try your technique out. Thank you Mark!

[@davejohnsonmusic]

MV2 is more for controlling dynamics, but a definite gem for low-end material.

[@rickspyder6159]

Ya I've been using this on almost anything at times....GAME CHANGER when I discovered it

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!

[@mrgrayway111]

Thanks for sharing us your experience! 🙏

[@Anders01]

Over the top low end, haha, I suspect that my mixes are often that. Deadmau5 said that too much low end will sound like a horrible roar and rumble in big club speakers. And someone said that clubs often use mono. On the other hand many people listen on much tinier systems than that and always in stereo.

[@DigiMixAudio]

Awesome tips Marc! Thanks!

[@henningmarien]

Great video - again! as for big low end, the brainworx subsynth sometimes works great, too. otherwise the townhouse bus comp get´s used a lot over here.

[@danepaulstewart8464]

Wow…. VERY candid and extremely USEFUL lesson here. 😎👍👍 Well done, Sir. Well done indeed.

[@NikolajChristensen]

Great video - amazing to see 29$ waves plugins still being used after so many years. The Rbass on the kick was anything but subtle btw :). Sounded great though.

[@supasoulproductions]

I love my Saturation Knob!

[@trevornokesmusicltd5357]

Fantastic Advice yet again from Marc. Love it

[@daybyday1317]

I'm a simple man. I see Mark, I click and watch

[@KUMStudio1]

Amazing video again from Marc!! Thank you so much Marc ( and Warren of course ) for sharing your "secret sauce" with us, who want to become great mixing engineers like you are!

[@rafalvarezsevilla]

the haas thing is cool dude! i also love to use chorus on bass, works very often!

[@rajkamaljangir3618]

Master at work ❤️

[@jibeji]

Really really interesting, as usual with Marc Daniel. Thank you!

[@fuzzupuzzu]

i think im in love with this guy :D absolutely superb video

[@sqwop]

Don't have Rbass so I use a Reaktor ensemble called Bass Enchanter, I think it works in the same way and sounds awesome but Waves plugins are much more stable.

[@pmolyski]

Thanks for doing this video! We are working on a song with an almost identical beat to what Mac demoed and his recommendations nailed the low end for us.

[@arnaudnieuwoudt5211]

Thanks for the video. Learned something new today. 😊

[@massivebeatzz]

Great video and a good reminder by Marc in regards to these well known plugins. Digital audio at it's best. And how to use it ;)

[@MatsDagerlind]

The Ampeg B-15 plugin is in fact made by Brainworx and also comes in a native version from Plugin Alliance, for all you guys and gals out there who do not have UAD hardware.

[@yens99]

The bla-bla-bla is my default plug in! Just ask my friends. Thank you Marc for this peek into your toolbox.

[@petesawchuk]

Yes - keeping the bla & bla balanced w/ the bla is always tough.

[@matthewsweet5232]

I'm obviously doing it backwards because I have way too much alb-alb-alb in my mixes.

[@yassinehanafi]

Specially when u talk or explain the process i hear a ringing like the " Snare Ring ' , i was confused if it's coming from my monitors , i check several audio but it's sound clean, i played back your video it came out again BTW Thanks for everything knowledge you share with us

[@gbsrecords]

Unfiltered Audio's Bass-Mint is worth checking out as well. Several useful controls for sculpting low end. Is it as useful as a "Chuckit!" ? Only your dog knows for sure.

[@shayeasy]

Waves RBass, Little Labs Voice of God, Acustica El Rey, and Acustica Ultramarine A27

[@sonidojamon]

Amazing as usual, Marc! If it wasn't because of the widely used "mono-summing" smartphones and Bluetooth speakers I would not say this: Don't you worry about phase issues when playing with short delays? When I try to something like this, I only use a mono-compatible stereo tool like Stage One (Leapwing). It's a game-changer for sure. See what you think! I have used Rbass for years and years, but now another Leapwing plugin has taken over now: Rootone. The results are incredible. And about Vitamin, it's always (last) in my mix bus, right before the mastering chain. I love that it uses parallel processing. I don't know what the "Punch" fader exactly does under the hood (magic!), but I noticed it helps recover the transients (especially on drums) that get a little tamed even with (previous) mix compression, I always keep the value between 1 and 2.5. I also use Vitamin to automate stereo width changes throughout the song, playing with different bands. It's my secret sauce! Oh, and a quick one: When I find that the lower root notes of drums are fighting (overlapping) between each other and/or with the bass, I sometimes use Waves Torque to change the tunning in one of them. Sound very natural and helps you "move" things in the FQ Spectrum. An example: Kick goes down a little 60hz to 50hz (and 120 to 100), Floor tom fundamental up to 80hz from 70hz, Snare stays at around 120Hz, and so on. After this, the bass travels up and down smoothly, and the mix low end gets some more space to breathe, even if adding compression.

[@marcdanielnelson317]

havent checked a mix in mono in over 5 years. I dont do a lot of stereo spreading.. but when i do its on something that is a little less important. MOST listeners are on headphones or their car.. So Stereo tricks do help.. As you see, the lo end is for the center bass. and if there is a synth part that needs to expand the chorus or something then i do that effect. never been told by mastering or after that its a problem.. Have fun!

[@princemaxwhoobayangbon1516]

Thanks for sure!

[@riktascale4]

I have tight wire low end in my mixes too😁 Thanks again for these vids.

[@davejohnsonmusic]

How killer is that damn snare?!!

[@noiseinthebasement8139]

Love the MDN stuff, Warren! Thanks to both of you.

[@ThomC]

Love the dynamic element that Vitamin adds. I've not used it for a while to be honest, might be time for me to dust it off haha! Absolutely love these videos! Thanks again Marc :)

[@aherbs86]

great video!! what brand of desk are you using? the one that you're sitting in front of?

[@Six2Nine]

RBass is an AK47 for lowend! Works always and never let me down! thx for great vid guys.

[@Producelikeapro]

Agreed 100%

[@lorenzoorsi5465]

Such a great video and a great lesson: thank you Marc Daniel! I am learning a lot from you! I wish I could spend time just watching you working on a mix.

[@marcdanielnelson317]

Thank you Lorenzo!

[@kennybarnes9055]

Gosh, I wish my dog would lay down and be still like that while we are talking!!! Good info too.

[@marcdanielnelson317]

Thanks, Kenny! Hes a nice buddy

[@sergelaporte4295]

As usal, clear, knowledgeable and usefyul, thanks :)

[@ayeapprove]

Free ones that I love: bx_subfilter and Bass Professor Mark II