SafeandSound 
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Registration Date: 19-10-2009
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1) Choice of sound, this is going to determine the character of the bassline, the synth sound is all important, try tweaking a preset to get your own unique sound if possible then your bass line will stand out.
2)The notes: no one can tell you how to write a good melody for the bassline but something hypnotic catchy and yet not boring and monotonous would be the order of the day.
3)Balanced and even bass notes, room acoustics can make it hard to to judge bass levels correctly, this coupled with reflex loaded speakers *innaccurate around the reflex ports resonant frequency can make getting even bass note levels difficult.
4) Getting the bass line locked with the drums is important, the groove and momentum of the B line. Try side chaining the bass line with the kick drum to get a groove going.
TOP TIP: I would bring in a drum and bass track you already like/you know is mixed well and level match it to your mix down, (pull the level down). Balance the imported mastered track to be at the same perceived volume as your mix down.This will give you a starting reference to judge your bass line against. It might not be perfect but it will give you a reference for your mix down on your own monitors. Hearing a mastered track on your own monitors will allow you to match up your own bass line and get you in the right ball park.
Greetz
SafeandSound Mastering
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This post has been edited 5 time(s), it was last edited by SafeandSound: 21-12-2013 14:47.
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