Music production tips, eqing bass drum

808 and 909 BASS DRUM

LOW-END 0-40 Hz

Highpass 20-40 Hz range with the steepest slope filter to preserve headroom and get rid of subsonic frequencies. 24-48 dB steep slopes work perfectly for the task with default Q setting engaged.

BOTTOM 50-60 Hz

Boost 2-3 dB within 50-60 Hz range with a low Q setting if more energy is needed, but don’t overdo it. Keep an eye on the meters as boosts in this range increase levels quickly. Use Output slider for gain compensation when needed.

BODY/SMACK 100-200 Hz

Try low Q-factor boosting within 100-200 Hz range to get some extra punch. Be careful of other bass sounds such as basslines that normally get most of their sonic content in the same frequency range. Careful octave-planning of your arrangement will help to minimize frequency conflicts.

MUD/BOXINESS 200-500 Hz

Sweep 250-500 Hz band with Q set high enough to get 6-8 dB of gain resulting in a resonant peak. Tweak the band knob while listening carefully – frequencies that sound most dissonant should be attenuated carefully.

KNOCK/CLICK/ATTACK 2-4 kHz

Check 2-4 kHz range if more click is needed. Stay within moderate 2-3 dB boosts with bell EQ curve. High shelf and tilt curves will also work for this purpose as well.

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