5 Minutes To A Better Mix: Compressing Bass Guitar - Part 11 of 31
May 11, 2011Today I want to talk about bass guitar. It’s such a crucial element to any good mix (that features a bass guitar of course) so bass deserves a little bit of attention in the mixing phase. Specifically in the area of compression. Let’s look at how and why to use compression on your bass.
Consistency Is Key
When I use a compressor on bass guitar I’m looking to do two things: add fatness to the sound and to create some consistency in the plucks and picks of the string. A compressor can do both of those things very well. Let’s take 5 minutes to check it out!
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