Show Notes
Low end is one of the hardest things to get right in audio production and one of the easiest things to get wrong. In this episode, Simon Moro and Terry Hart unpack the foundation of a great mix: bass, kick drums, groove, monitoring, room acoustics, arrangement, and why adding more layers usually makes things worse. Along the way they discuss bass players vs guitarists playing bass, why room acoustics matter more than plugins, techniques for controlling bass consistency, and whether expensive gear really makes a difference. If your mixes sound thin, muddy, inconsistent, or collapse outside your studio, this episode is for you.
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