Nick Launay illustrates how he enhances the presence of a bass recording through phase alignment.
He achieves this by applying varying amounts of sample delay between the direct input (DI) and the microphone signal, specifically in the verse and chorus sections. This approach modifies the phase interactions, which in turn affects the EQ characteristics of the combined bass signal. It allows him to precisely tailor the bass's impact, ensuring it has a consistent presence and cuts through effectively in each part of the mix.