My 4 Favourite Plug Ins For Heavy Low End

[@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!

[@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!

[@thearno2885]

Ampeg B15 also available native from Plugin Alliance.

[@MrBikboi]

What an incredible professional, looking at the work hes done, really great.

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

[@zenproduction3561]

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

[@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….

[@jeromeoddo8619]

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

[@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!

[@jalapainyo]

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

[@isindie]

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

[@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.

[@casimirdekkers-newtrackout691]

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

[@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

[@kevinm8370]

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

[@HitTheRoadMusicStudio]

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

[@LianExfeind]

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

[@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.

[@Rolanoid]

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

[@fuzzupuzzu]

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

[@nigelbentonakauapoap3691]

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

[@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!

[@trapdoorshane]

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

[@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

[@hacerclic1020]

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

[@GDMartin]

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

[@TonyMacaroni69_]

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

[@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.

[@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...

[@Janomix]

Excellent and perfect explanation. Will be nice the same video but with EDM music, to get the latest Tiesto big big low end at -6 dB Lufs master! Thanks!

[@GregGordonSmith]

Thanks for this use case for Haas, now I have a reason to try it. Also man I could listen to Aaron Sterling all day

[@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 :)

[@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...

[@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!

[@bawdenrocks]

Everytime you said thats too much , I was like thats the sweet spot (LOL) im also a fan of low low end, what it does the harmonic series for the rest of the spectrum s amazing, half my mix is getting the right amounts of extended lows and tamed low mids. The mids + high mids just sit in the mix so much better once this investment in the mix is made.

[@glicmathan1771]

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

[@AstronoizeOfficial]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@chrismataran8302]

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

[@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"!

[@briankingart]

Very intriguing use of Haas effect. Thank you friend.

[@jerryk3280]

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

[@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!"

[@TyRobertsmedia]

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

[@anemoia980]

What a masterclass!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@scounter72]

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

[@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 🙂

[@Joe-fn9mi]

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

[@mrpaman_Kwon]

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

[@rafalvarezsevilla]

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

[@SaraCarterSimplyMixing]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@cc11studio]

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

[@AlexeySolovievMusic]

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

[@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

[@nexusobserve]

Last tip is a game changer, I like to mono everything below 100 Hz but width in the low end is separation after all.

[@ravenconacher]

So you convert your stereo file into a mono file?

[@nexusobserve]

If the file contains only subs sure. But there are plugins that mono things at and below a frequency you chose. The plugin I use is brainworx eq v3

[@ravenconacher]

@@nexusobserve okay thanks, i was trying that the other day and just felt the bass lost a lot of width, yes using mono plugins works best for me too.

[@nexusobserve]

@@ravenconacher Freq that are so slow that compressors may latch onto them with slow release times need to be treated carefully. Frequency content much higher up rings out fast enough, as a pitch as a note, that time domain stuff is more in the realm of being transparent because your brain can't catch up to the change.

[@ravenconacher]

@@nexusobserve Awesome, thank you. I will keep that in mind. 💥

[@ourownwar]

Marc is awesome as always.

[@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.

[@mennovroom5537]

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

[@AVDRE]

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

[@daybyday1317]

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

[@Six2Nine]

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

[@Producelikeapro]

Agreed 100%

[@riktascale4]

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

[@joelonsdale]

When you are talking about "clean low end" do you mean undistorted and pure? Or are you talking about keeping it uncluttered with unnecessary elements?

[@princemaxwhoobayangbon1516]

Thanks for sure!

[@normclemis1221]

Always something here to take in! Thanks Marc!!

[@Simbabhebhe]

Invaluable stuff this. MDN is a legend!

[@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!

[@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!

[@fuzzupuzzu]

i like way u think brother

[@supasoulproductions]

I love my Saturation Knob!

[@acimbobby]

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

[@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 ;)

[@JakeyWakey]

I haven't missed waves since i left the studio... Especially not on a snare, what the? That ampeg though.

[@GetSongsDone]

I'm jealous of my previous self with over priced waves plugins. Getting by with the blackbox.

[@rocktonmusikschule]

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

[@soundclosetstudio]

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

[@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

[@danepaulstewart8464]

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

[@mrgrayway111]

Thanks for sharing us your experience! 🙏

[@kalidasmusic5637]

Great content.. Thanks!! I've been using the Kush audio bass Reddi tube di box. It's surprisingly versatile. Whether on track, buss, serial or in parallel compression it can help provide a consistent presence to the low end

[@rok_koritnik]

More Marc, please! Thank you.

[@ayeapprove]

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

[@aherbs86]

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

[@musicfirstproduction-antho7807]

Any idea what studio desk Mark uses? Great video, the RBass trick is great!

[@The-Lower-Sector]

DBX 520 and The Ladder Moog 500 series. Plug ins I like VOG and Low air mostly. Like the C6 side chained but it does some funky stuff I don't like when loaded in quadro buss tracks so stock Nuendo side chained gets me close:)

[@johnplainsong9769]

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

[@trevornokesmusicltd5357]

Fantastic Advice yet again from Marc. Love it

[@skinnybreakfast]

would love to know where you got this gorgeous desk! thanks for all the vids! Absolute gold.

[@rickspyder6159]

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

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!

[@TheUndoneOrchestra]

Thank you Marc, really appreciate you sharing your abilities...wanted to use MV2 once I learned about it from you but Waves doesn't play well on the computer so I've been working with ADPTR Sculpt Audio for it's upward compression.

[@marceloribeirosimoes8959]

WOW! Really cool! But it made wonder about the haas effect and the low end. It doesn't messup the phase - even worse if some listen the final mix in mono????

[@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!

[@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.

[@heartstringssound-Doug]

I love R-Bass, but I can't get the final low end to be as present as Classic Rock low end. Like Def Leppard "Too Late". Are there more tips to get more (over the top) low end like good old Classic Rock?

[@marcdanielnelson317]

Absolutely! Try keying a gate signal generate @40 Hz to your kicks. That will get you there in spades.

[@heartstringssound-Doug]

@@marcdanielnelson317 thank you so much! You Rock!