Cutting Through The Mix

[caeman]

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.

[AndyLES]

Very good video.

[cheapbasslovin]

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

[caeman]

Originally Posted by cheapbasslovin

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

[FilterFunk]

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

[gjbassist]

"Delicious fried musical whole", mmmm!

When did Sylvester Stallone start doing guitar videos?

[JBNeedsBeer]

Originally Posted by FilterFunk

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

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

[caeman]

Originally Posted by JBNeedsBeer

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

Oh, you have an Ergo EUB?

[JBNeedsBeer]

I would never want to hurt one!

[MSUsousaphone]

Friends don't let friends play detuned guitars.

[tekdiver500ft]

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...

[caeman]

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

[tekdiver500ft]

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

[ga_edwards]

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

[tekdiver500ft]

Originally Posted by ga_edwards

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

Amen, Brother!

[MSUsousaphone]

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

[Lowactnsatsfctn]

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

[mgalat]

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"

[caeman]

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

[caeman]

JustNick's three points

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