Mark & Bruno
Mark Mark
Hey Bruno, ever tried to clean up that nasty 20Hz hum in a synth patch without killing the groove?
Bruno Bruno
Yeah, I’ve been there. Start with a high‑pass set at about 40 Hz but keep the slope really gentle so you don’t yank the low‑end that gives the groove its feel. If the hum still lingers, throw in a notch filter centered on 20 Hz with a 2‑octave bandwidth – that’ll nip the tone without flattening the whole thing. And for a little edge, run the remaining low‑end through a mild distortion or overdrive tuned to boost the 60–80 Hz range. That way you keep the punch and kill the hum.
Mark Mark
Nice rundown. Just be careful with that overdrive—if you crank it up too much it can make the whole track sound like a 90s bass amp in a hallway. Keep the distortion subtle, maybe just a touch on the mids, and you’ll still keep that groove while scrubbing that 20Hz hiss. Good luck, Bruno.
Bruno Bruno
Thanks, I’ll dial it down and maybe add a subtle mid‑boost so it doesn’t become a “hallway bass amp” vibe—kept the groove, kicked the hiss. Appreciate the heads‑up!
Mark Mark
Glad it did the trick, Bruno. Just keep an eye out for any new weird hums—those are always a mystery that turns into a full‑blown troubleshooting saga. Happy mixing!