MaxxBass
by Waves · Saturation · Psychoacoustic bass enhancer
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Bass enhancer that generates harmonics so low frequencies stay audible on small speakers.
Best for: Bass, Drums, Mastering. Genres: Hip-Hop & Trap, Electronic & EDM, Pop.
Keywords: enhancement, bass, drums, mastering, mixing, single-band.
What it does
MaxxBass is a bass enhancer that uses psychoacoustic processing to generate low frequencies.
- Psychoacoustic bass: makes bass audible on small speakers.
- Track record: Waves says it has been on countless hit records and films.
When to use it
Use it when bass disappears on laptop, phone and small speakers: it generates harmonics so the low end is heard, without needing a huge sub boost. Use LoAir when you want actual sub extension.
Where to buy
- Best Service: $32.91
- Plugin Boutique: $39.99 (regular $99)
- PluginFox: $39.99
- AudioDeluxe: $39.99 (regular $99)
- Waves: see store
Tutorials and reviews
- Using Waves MaxxBass on the master bus of your metal mix
- How to Get Best Bass for Your Songs (Waves MaxxBass Overview)
- Get more Bass in your song with Waves MaxxBass - Mixing Plugin
- How To Use MaxxBass
- How To Mix 808's For Small Speakers Using Waves MaxxBass Plugin
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