One single bass note is overempowering it all

[El_Gato]

and only in one track! weird. when played standard B, it looks like a huge feedback is causing overload in the mix. It happened a lot before but not so heavily.

I tried EQ and multiband comp in different positions in the chain (track and 2nd bus) but it still there

any tips?¿

 

[Williamn]

Post clip ?

 

[FloridaRolf]

Reapers ReaFir is perfect for this in compressor mode

http://reaper.fm/reaplugs/index.php

 

[RevoltStudios]

Ah the wonderful resonant frequency. You could do a little math and figure out what it is and then cut it gradually with the harmonics following it Sorry, I'm in Audio Physics at school and had a geek moment:Spin:

 

[El_Gato]

thx guys, I got it. Now it's under control by using absurds loads of multiband comp.

And I think my monitors also were cheating on me. they're very bassy

 

[El_Gato]

Ah the wonderful resonant frequency. You could do a little math and figure out what it is and then cut it gradually with the harmonics following it Sorry, I'm in Audio Physics at school and had a geek moment:Spin:

can you please explain better? The weirdest thing is that it doesn't happen in other songs when played the same note

 

[RevoltStudios]

Well, aside from me just bs'ing the first thing that came to my mind, I assumed it was the bass instrument, thus, every instrument has a resonant frequency, but you'd have to figure it out for the body of the bass, the string, ect ect. Who knows, I'm a noob to it all, but it's fun to think about!

 

[professorlamp]

could you not have just EQ'd the frequency of that note?

 

[JeffTD]

thx guys, I got it. Now it's under control by using absurds loads of multiband comp.

And I think my monitors also were cheating on me. they're very bassy

The TR8s?? Hardly bassy... I really am not a huge fan of mine, regardless.

 

[Trevoire520]

Is your room acoustically treated? If not then thats most likely your problem, a certain note being heavily emphasised by poor acoustics in your room.

Check it on headphones to see if the problem is still there.

 

[shred101]

I totally agree with the solution given by revolt. First make sure, as the previous guy pointed out that its not just a bad room. Check it on headphones if you have a decent pair or cut a copy and just check it in another room on different gear. Then, assuming you mean a literal B note and not a downtuned B string or anything, use a parametric EQ on a high Q setting of about 8 - 10 to cut the frequency its occuring on. If its B then you should find the resonant frequency it around the areas of 120Hz / 60Hz or thereabout on standard guitar and possibly as low as 30Hz for bass. If not then just dig a deep notch (cut up to -15db at a high Q setting) and sweep the notch around until you find it. Use as deep a notch as you need to control it. If its still there even after deep notching then id suggest something to do with your gear. In fairness I would always use a High Pass filter to get rid of absolutely everything up to 60 on bass and up to probably about 60 - 111 on guitar so filter first next time!

 

[RevoltStudios]

I totally agree with the solution given by revolt. First make sure, as the previous guy pointed out that its not just a bad room. Check it on headphones if you have a decent pair or cut a copy and just check it in another room on different gear. Then, assuming you mean a literal B note and not a downtuned B string or anything, use a parametric EQ on a high Q setting of about 8 - 10 to cut the frequency its occuring on. If its B then you should find the resonant frequency it around the areas of 120Hz / 60Hz or thereabout on standard guitar and 30Hz for bass. If not then use multiples of these numbers to help find it. Use as deep a notch as you need to control it. If its still there even after deep notching then id suggest something to do with your gear. In fairness I would always use a High Pass filter to get rid of absolutely everything up to 60 on bass and up to probably about 60 - 111 on guitar so filter first next time!

Whew, good to know I'm not completely nuts. If you get bored, check your room's resonant frequencies and see if it lies in the problem range you are experiencing. The equations are easily googled and done by anyone who's had an algebra 2 class. It's good to know in general as you can also figure out how thick your acoustic treatments will need to be. You could be using stuff that just doesn't cut it!

 

[greyskull]

you can either eq the note down, or multiband that area!

 

[Suicide_As_Alibi]

If it's literally one single instance of that note on one single track that's totally out of control, use an envelope to make that one note quieter. Solo the track, and set it so that that note is the same volume as any other instances of that note in the track. Then start playing with the multi-band to sort out that note in general.

EQ'ing that one note could adversely effect other occurrences of it, and it will affect any time you play an octave of that note, and using a multi-band to try and control one note is clumsy, so it makes sense to try and even the field a bit before you try that.

Steve