Quick EQ tip for you today if you're struggling to get your bass to sit in the mix.

A common misconception about bass instruments is that you should focus only on the low-end to make them sound full.

In fact, it's still all about the balance between the lows, mids, and highs. 

The biggest mistake you can make is adding more low-end or low-mids to your bass to make it stand out because you'll inevitably end up with a muddy mix.

And you don't want that, do you?

I find that adding a boost around 300 - 400 Hz brings out the tone of the bass without cluttering up the low-mids.

And if you add a parallel chain that saturates some boosts in the mids and high-mids, you'll add presence and enhance the string noise - in a good way.

Try that instead of adding low-end the next time you're trying to mix a fuller bass. I guarantee it'll be a game-changer.

If you're looking for more tips on fixing flabby low-end, adding more mid-range power, or enhancing high-end presence, EQ Strategies - Your Ultimate Guide to EQ is the place to start.