Struggling with a muddy low end in your mix? Here’s a foolproof method to achieve crystal-clear separation between kick drum and bass in just 5 minutes. This technique works especially well in rock, pop, and synthwave productions.

Step 1: Frequency Analysis

• Solo kick and bass together
• Use a spectrum analyzer
• Identify overlapping frequencies

Step 2: Create Space

• Sidechain compress bass to kick (2–4dB reduction)
• EQ kick drum: boost at 100Hz, cut at 300Hz
• EQ bass: boost at 80Hz, cut at 100Hz
• Check in context with full mix

Pro Tip: “Working with Adam Audio monitors has taught me that less is more. Start with 2dB of sidechain compression and increase only if needed. Your goal is natural movement, not obvious pumping.”

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