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Old 22nd September 2005   #12
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don't forget to play with the timing of the bass midi as well. slide that puppy forward or back in time, and it will have a profound effect on how the two impact as a unit. it also affects whether the bass is heard more as a distinct instrument apart from the kick, or whether one reinforces the other.

e.g, a slightly early bass note, mixed more aggressively makes the kick reinforce the bass. a slightly late bass note mixed more evenly makes the bass a powerful melodic reinforcement to the kick.

also, make sure you are tuning the kicks to the key of the song. try the root for the deep kick, and a more interesting note for the hi kick. the tuning of the kick is a huge factor in the mood of the song.


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