Focus on each instrument and watch the analyzer (and listen!) to find their strongest fundamental frequencies. A spectrum analyzer (part of many EQs) can help you visualize where the energy of each instrument is most focused for your particular mix. Focusing the kick drum in the 40 – 70 Hz range, and the bass in the 70 – 200hz range is generally a good starting point. Since the kick and bass generally occupy overlapping areas of the frequency spectrum, EQs can be used to bring out their fundamental tones, which lie in slightly different ranges. Low-cut EQs, either as high-pass filters or shelving EQs, are useful for this. Be careful, though, not to filter out too much low end on other instruments, or they can become thin and weak. EQ’ing out some low frequencies on these instruments helps leave room in the mix for the instruments that need lows the most. Many instruments, like electric guitar, organ, and keyboards, generate sub-harmonics that extend below their fundamental frequencies. The first thing to consider is keeping other instruments out of their way. How can we give each of these instruments punch and clarity and have them work well together? Clear The Way These guys need to solidly blend together, and at the same time, stay out of each other’s way. In popular music genres like rock, pop, and country, the quality of the bottom usually comes down to two elements of your mix: 1.
Mixes that do not translate well invariably suffer from problems in the low end of the frequency spectrum. The holy grail of mixing is creating mixes that sound great when played back on different systems in different environments.
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