
But nothing beats the ultimate tool for the job, the parametric equalizer.

Compression and tricks with chorus and flangers can help. And that's all because people can't get the basics of bass guitar EQ right. From equipment and playing technique to recording and mixing tricks, it's been explored to the depths. There's endless discussion about various attempts to provide a rock solid groove that drives a song to the top of the charts.

The bottom is the foundation and has to be solid. Mess it up and your entire mix will suffer. Get it right and you'll hear endless praise. The sub-bass and bass frequencies of a song are everything.
