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Originally Posted by Methlab  The second thiing is I notice a lot of producers will open with the first kick and then when the track kicks in, they drop another deep layer under it. Obviously you can use an 808 or 909 for this, but I have heard some subs that are a lot darker and not only add weight, but also stay deep and focused without getting too boomy. Basically they make the track sound heavier and harder. I can find these sounds in my sample libraries I am sure, but there is cool processing also. It sounds like there may be some reverb in there, soo.. |
To achieve this, I personally like to make my kick super heavy, then simply use an automated HP filter to trim this weight through the intro beats & drop when the time is right.
On a separate related note, I
personally I find I get much better results from getting one great sample to start with, then EQing & comp'ing to taste... rather than layering several kicks.