How do i keep the sub-bassline within the adequate frequency region?

[Moniatre]

Hey guys, I'm working on an idea at the moment. But there is a problem with the subbass-region of my mix. The sub-bassline starts with an F, which is frequency-wise in the region of about 80 hertz, which sounds fine. But the bassline ends with a G sharp, which then is at about 100 Hertz, which is the bass-range. So when my sub-bass hits the G sharp the subbass is kind of lost, as it's too high frequency-wise. But if I draw in the G sharp one octave lower it's too low really. What can I do about this? Is there any way to work around it or do I have to shift the whole bassline downwards? I'd really appreciate your help!

[Deep Purple]

Why do you care if it's 100Hz? If you have a key defined and a bass line written, why change it just because it hits 100Hz?

[Moniatre]

Because as long as the G sharp is playing the mix loses its' sub-bass kind of punch. I was just wondering if you could do anything about it or if you would just leave it untouched.

[Deep Purple]

Not sure what to suggest. EQ, multiband compressor - something like that. Just play around until you get it sounding right.

[Moniatre]

Thanks for the advice. I have found a way without changing the bassline itself

[Passing Bye]

Well, care to share what you did, there could be someone else with same problem too and this thread could pop out in search hits, so better to find something worth reading

[thecontrolcentre]

Thanks for the advice. I have found a way without changing the bassline itself

Care to tell us how?

[Moniatre]

Sure. I have come up with a different sub-bass sound using sylenth that fits better within the sub-bass frequency range. I have shifted the G sharp part down by one octave but it's still within the range i was looking for. This sub-bass seems to occupy higher frequencies than the one before, so it sounds fine this way.