There are, by now, plenty of tools with which to address various problems that might arise in the low end of a mix, but that hasn’t stopped Devious Machines (makers of a.o. the mighty Infiltrator) to release another one: Bass Focus.
While perhaps not as powerful as, say, Tone Projects’ Bass Lane, DM’s Bass Focus “generates harmonics which are higher in frequency than the original bass, but are perceived as part of the same sound. This makes the original low frequency sound louder, increasing perceived presence and power. This psychoacoustic effect works even when the original frequency isn't audible, such as when listening on smaller speakers. Bass Focus's algorithm goes beyond simple saturation, generating clean, controllable harmonics which are independent of input level. It offers control over the frequencies affected, the balance of even and odd harmonics, and the richness of the generated spectrum. Three output faders allow the clean, harmonic and top end signals to be balanced independently, and a helpful spectrum display offers visual feedback. Bass Focus can enhance individual instruments or an entire mix. At the mastering stage, it can be used to improve mix translation and presence, thicken low end, or recover headroom in mixes with too much sub.”
Price: €34
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