How to Mix Kick & Bass - Beatport #1 Producer's EQ Technique

Learn the professional kick and bass mixing technique used on Beatport chart tracks. Jon Kong (Leftwing & Kody) shows you the exact EQ, side-chain, and bass exciter process to get your kick and bass working perfectly together in tech house, minimal, and techno productions.

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In this tutorial, you'll learn:

✅ The 3-part bass EQ approach (sub, mid-bass, top bass)
✅ Side-chain compression setup for perfect kick & bass ducking
✅ R-Bass exciter technique for natural low-end enhancement
✅ How to use spectrum analyzer to find clashing frequencies
✅ Sub-frequency management (when to cut vs. shelf)
✅ Mid-bass control at 100Hz for kick punch
✅ Top-bass cleanup to avoid nasal frequencies

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Before & After Comparison (The Problem)
1:16 - Foundation: Getting Drums Right First
2:06 - Side-Chain Compression Technique
3:30 - R-Bass Exciter vs. EQ Boost
5:24 - The 3-Part Bass EQ Strategy
6:28 - Sub-Frequency Management (Low Shelf Technique)
9:30 - Mid-Bass Control at 100Hz (Kick Knock)
10:03 - Using Spectrum Analyzer to Find Clashes
11:41 - Top-Bass Cleanup for Clarity
13:45 - Final Nasal Frequency Removal
14:49 - Final Before & After Comparison

🎧 THE 3-PART BASS MIXING APPROACH:
Jon breaks down bass into three frequency zones:

1️⃣ *Sub (20-60Hz):* Low shelf reduction to let kick sub through
2️⃣ *Mid-Bass (60-100Hz):* EQ cut for kick "knock" clarity
3️⃣ *Top-Bass (100-250Hz):* Cleanup for nasal frequencies

🎹 ABOUT JON KONG:
Jon Kong is the production and engineering force behind Leftwing : Kody and has 15+ years in house and techno production. His work has achieved multiple Beatport #1 releases across labels including Hot Creations, Solid Grooves, Defected, Armada, Sony, and Columbia, with collaborations spanning Michael Bibi, Patrick Topping, Hot Since 82, and Lost Frequencies. His records have received BBC Radio 1 support and contributed to hundreds of millions of streams worldwide.

📚 TOOLS USED IN THIS VIDEO:
VPS Multi-Band Side Chain
Waves R-Bass Exciter
FabFilter Pro-Q 3 (with Spectrum Analyzer)
Standard EQ plugins

💡 PRO TIP FROM JON:
"Look at bass in three parts - sub, mid-bass, and top-bass. Analyze each frequency zone separately rather than treating bass as one spectrum. This approach works across all house music genres from techno to progressive."

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⚖️ DISCLAIMER:
This video is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Mixing techniques shown represent Jon Kong's professional workflow. Results may vary based on your DAW, plugins, and source material. Always use your ears and trust your judgment when applying these techniques.

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