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How to EQ Your Kick Drum Like the Pros

By Freddie HarbDecember 15, 20221 min read
Kick Drum EQ

In most genres, the kick is an essential component. The kick drum is one of the main components of a drum set, regardless of the genre you’re playing. The kick drum, in addition to your snare or claps, has a significant impact on how a piece of music sounds. Getting a professional track depends on getting the kick drum right. You must master the skill of getting the kick drum balanced while cutting through your mix if you want to make your kick drum sound great.

In this video, I am going to walk you through the process of EQ’ing your kick drum like the pros. By carefully selecting the right sounds, recording the kick drum properly and adjusting the EQ of your kick drum in Ableton or your chosen DAW, you’ll be able to produce the perfect sound for your music.

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