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Oh, one last thing about adding low-end EQ to stuff like bass and kicks …. try reducing the frequency above where your boost is at. This often helps me get a more focused sound and eliminates mud. Like, try a low shelf boost at 100Hz in tandem with a significant bellcurve notch reduction at say 200Hz, or wherever the mud or resonance is building up.
Hi pass is also your friend for low-end, backwards as that sounds. i.e., try boosting 60Hz with a steep hi pass filter at 40Hz for example. You’ll be able to push that 60Hz harder without the sub frequencies below 40 eating up all your mix headroom and destroying your speakers. 🤘