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Adding subsonic frequencies for a bass?

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Submitted by rkohli on

Sorry I'm such a noob, but is there a simple way to add subsonic frequencies for a bass guitar, so that one doesn't hear them (as subsonic implies, heh), but rather feels them? Or am I in need of a special plugin /hardware to accomplish this task?



Thanks,



Rohan

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Reggie

They are probably there in the bass signal already. You just need a good subwoofer so you can hear/feel them. Trying to boost the frequencies below 40hz to where you can feel them on a smaller speaker system will just eat up your headroom if this is a full mix of music you are working on. The low lows take a lot of energy to get them loud enough to hear them, and 0 is as loud as you can go.

Tue, 05/24/2005 - 12:06 Permalink
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AudioGaff

There are sub harmonic outboard processors you can buy. Dbx has made several different models over the years. This is another great application to use a custom preset I made in one of my Eventide's. You might try pitchshifing it down an octave with an effects processor or plug, assuming you can live the nasty arifacts they also make.

Tue, 05/24/2005 - 22:26 Permalink