Cutting Through The Mix
 

We have seen the question asked, "How do I cut through the mix?" which is then followed by various pedals that boost volume, frequencies, etc, in an attempt to get louder or cleaner. I just watched an interesting vid from JustNick.

http://youtu.be/gcCjFTvUFls

While he is addressing guitar players, I think there is something to be learned for bassists, as well.

Very good video.

Screw that noise, smiley face EQ and MOAR WATTS CUZ THE WATTS MATTER MOST!!!

:)

:bassist:

Oh, NOW I get it! My tone should be a spatula, not a knife!

"Delicious fried musical whole", mmmm!

When did Sylvester Stallone start doing guitar videos? :)

I prefer my tone to be more of a cricket bat to beat the audience with.

Oh, you have an Ergo EUB? :hiding:

I would never want to hurt one!

Friends don't let friends play detuned guitars.

Ahhh, someone who gets it. I just hope my guitards do when I explain it to them the way he did - they never understood it in plain English...

Have them watch the video. JustNick has a way of explaining things so even a guitar player can understand it. :)

That's a good idea, I may have to steal that one.

Thou shalt not cut through the mix. Thou shalt sit in the mix!

Amen, Brother!

Disgusting. You should be ashamed. CUT THAT MIX!!!

The knife was the best part.
Picture some one pulling it out on a keyboardist in your range:D

I loved this video. Such an excellent explanation of things you know in your head but have a hard time verbalizing.

*keyboardist's left-hand goes too far*
STOP THAT!
Why?
.....it just sounds bad!

now I can say, "you're treading on my frequencies in such a way that the overlap produces a muddled sound to the ear"

"You are invading my frequency space. Stop it."

Video Summary
 

JustNick's three points

1. Attack Transient
2. Frequency Content
3. Masking
   • Frequency Space
   • Time Space