Bass overlap and build-up

01 Here’s a mix containing four elements, all of which contribute to the bottom end in some way or other. As a result, the bass is completely overloaded and you can even hear phasing as the parts all fight for space.

02 We solo the kick and drum loop. We use FabFilter’s Pro-Q 3 to find out exactly where the two sounds’ frequencies fight one another. We then place a low-cut