Getting Kicks Right - Why your great-sounding kick might NOT be so great
In this video, I do a deep dive into a common problem with kicks that even moderately experienced producers can run into. Typically only more experienced producer DJs are aware of this problem and how to avoid it. Note: This video isn't strictly one of the "Mixing Loud with CTZ" episodes, because it's of general interest to anyone choosing/designing kicks in their production workflow. But I am including this in the playlist for that series because the subject matter is also very related to the CTZ strategy. Find all of the "Mixing LOUD with CTZ" episodes in one convenient playlist: • Mixing Loud with the Clip-to-Zero (CTZ) st... Wondering what the CTZ Strategy is? Start with this short 17-page written guide. Find it here at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1O...) This is NOT paid promotion. All the tools you'll see me using or hear me mention were paid for by myself. These are just great tools that I use every day, and that I personally endorse. If you enjoyed this video, please do me a solid and not only like the video (and subscribe to my channel), but also give me a follow on my TWO different artist accounts on Spotify! Thanks! Baphometrix: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6OvuA... DubSkald: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5CuK2... / baphometrix ================ Big shoutout to niico for the amazing credit reel graphics! Did you know that niico is also a great producer? Check out their work at: https://www.beatstars.com/niicolondon ================ Credit reel graphics: https://www.beatstars.com/niicolondon Credit reel music: Baphometrix

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