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Automate subtle EQ moves to make a kick drum or a snare drum sound more realistic by adding natural sounding variation. Alternatively, create three or four tracks with different EQ and put the drum hits on different tracks.

A throwback to the 1970's disco era: double the bass part with a muted guitar to give it some more texture and presence in the mix. Why not try the idea in a modern context, perhaps with a synth bass part ...

Did you have a productive summer?

The tools! Compression can change the groove, shape the transients, limit dynamics, distort/color, darken/brighten. EQ can clean up low end/high end, or totally change tonality/frequency range: Have a goal in mind - then try the tools! #makingsound

Automate subtle EQ moves to make a kick drum or a snare drum sound more realistic by adding natural sounding variation. Alternatively, create three or four tracks with different EQ and put the drum hits on different tracks.