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This Will Finally Let You Control Your Bass Harmonics (Patreon)
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Recently, I've been using a really simple but powerful technique in Bitwig that lets me key track EQ bands to follow the notes I'm playing.
This allows me to target and shape specific harmonics of a bass or instrument sound as the notes change, something that isn't easily possible in most VST plugins.
I often use it to carve out or boost certain frequencies directly on instruments, making the EQ feel like part of the instrument itself.
It's especially useful for adjusting harmonics or avoiding clashes between bass and lead sounds, and I've even shared presets for this on my Github for anyone interested.
Using Bitwig’s key tracking to dynamically EQ harmonics of bass sounds based on incoming MIDI notes.
Traditional VST plugins generally lack this kind of flexible, note-based key tracking for EQ bands.
Demonstrating how to set up Bitwig’s EQ5 and Keytrack+ modulator to target and modulate individual harmonics (partials) of a sound.
Explanation of frequency mapping: set first band to root (C3), second band to double frequency (C4), third harmonic to triple frequency (G4), adjusting modulation range to 60 semitones for accurate tracking.
Applying narrow Q factor to each band for precision targeting of harmonics.
Concept of making EQ modulation an integral part of the instrument, especially useful for monophonic bass sounds.
Downloadable Bitwig preset provided for instant key-tracked harmonics adjustment.
Additional tip: using key tracking and note receivers to automate a notch filter, dynamically removing fundamental frequencies from the bass based on a lead instrument’s MIDI input.
Sidechain audio modulator used to control filter intensity, helping to avoid frequency clashes in a mix.
Limitations with polyphonic tracking and note-based processing, suggests sticking to monophonic scenarios for best results.
Encouragement to experiment with these Bitwig techniques for creative sound design and mix cleanup.
Download EQ-5 Preset: https://bit.ly/4nUEyey
