Have you noticed that it can sometimes be a challenge whenever you sit down to mix heavy kick drum?
Metal kick drums usually end up sounding too mushy..
or just too plasticky and abrasive.
We want to be able to hear our kicks clearly without them taking our head off.
In my opinion, the secret is to not overdo any particular EQ or compression move.
It’s all about subtle moves that make a a big difference in the grand scheme of the mix.
In my tutorial “How To Mix Heavy Kick Drum”, I break down my exact mixing process for metal kick drums.
I show you what frequencies I usually adjust in order to achieve the sound I want.
Even though there’s no one-size-fits all EQ or compression settings..
the approach I demonstrate in the tutorial works on most kick drums.
Here are some tips on getting your metal kick drum tracks sitting right in your metal productions using simple EQ and compression techniques.
Nothing fancy, just a basic channel strip will get the job done.
Even a stock EQ and compressor plugin will work.
Also, be sure to download my FREE Quick EQ Guide for great starting points when dialing in your EQ.
