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Fl Studio: Fixing bass and chord frequency conflicts

Demo summary

The user demonstrates shifting a bassline down one octave to separate it from the chord frequencies, instantly improving clarity in the mix.

Step-by-step

  1. Select the bassline track
  2. Shift the bassline down one octave

Tips

  • Lower the bass by an octave if it is fighting for the same frequency space as your chords

Highlights

the difference is massive. The bass is now super easy to hear compared to before

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