Use to remove problematic frequencies and carve out space for competing instruments.
Apply a gentle high-shelf cut or boost (under 1 dB) to correct overall tonal balance.
FL Studio's internal mixer has massive headroom, but plugins (especially analog-modeled ones) sound best around -18dB RMS.
The final step requires checking technical metrics to pass digital streaming distribution standards. Loudness Targets
Duck the bass out of the way of the kick drum. Right-click the Kick mixer track, select "Sidechain to this track" on the Bass track, and open Fruity Limiter on the Bass channel. Switch it to COMP mode, select the Kick as the sidechain input, and adjust the threshold and ratio so the bass dips slightly every time the kick hits. 4. Creating Depth (Fruity Convolver / Fruity Delay 3)