PRO TIPS
BASS IMAGING
Keeping your bass in mono is vital if you want to achieve a solid mix. However, sometimes you might want a little extra width in your bass to fill out the panorama. Simply duplicate your bass and high pass around 250-350Hz. Next, choose your favourite imager, chorus or Haas effect plugin to increase the width of the bass. The result is a full-sounding low end while retaining the mono image in the subs.
BASS EXCITER
If your bass feels slightly muddy or undefined in the mix, why not try adding a subtle exciter in order to enhance the upper harmonics? This technique can often bring the bass to a more upfront position and give an extra bit of bite to help it cut through the track. Watch out for any undesired distortion in the lowest frequencies as too many harmonics in that area can also make the bass sound muddy.