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To add some grit and depth, designing a bassline is crucial. Using a custom respace made in Serum, the bassline is structured to follow the root notes of the chord progression. Processing bass elements with tools like Kilz Bit Crust helps improve tonal qualities, while deliberate EQ settings can further polish the sound for cohesive integration with the track.
The kick drum plays a vital role in anchoring the mix. If it struggles to cut through, layering with an additional kick sample and applying sidechain compression enhances its presence against the bass.