Ducking one sub against another with smart:comp 2 @Baphometrix
Ducking one sub against another with smart:comp 2  @Baphometrix
Uploaded September 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this video, I do a short deep dive about making multiple subs work well together by ducking one against the other. To pull this off well, it's easiest to use a spectral ducking tool such as smart:comp 2 or DSEQ. (In this video, I use smart:comp 2).

Note 1: I don't really show *how* to set up smart:comp 2 for spectral ducking in this video. I do have a short unlisted video where I walk through the process and talk about settings I tend to use that you can watch separately here: youtu.be/NA_2h780QWM

Note 2: This video isn't strictly one of the "Mixing Loud with CTZ" episodes, because it's of general interest to anyone producing sub-heavy bass music. But I am including this in the playlist for that series because the subject matter is also very related to the CTZ strategy.

Find all of the "Mixing LOUD with CTZ" episodes in one convenient playlist:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxik-POfUXY6i_fP0f4qXNwdMxh3PXxJx

Wondering what the CTZ Strategy is? Start with this short 17-page written guide. Find it here at docs.google.com/document/d/1Ogxa5-X_QdbtfLLQ_2mDEgPgHxNRLebQ7pps3rXewPM/edit?usp=sharing)

This is NOT paid promotion. Most of the tools you'll see me using or hear me mention were paid for by myself. These are just great tools that I use every day, and that I personally endorse. That said, I was given a copy of smart:comp 2 by Sonible for testing and feedback just before release, but I'm not otherwise being compensated by Sonible for this video.

If you enjoyed this video, please do me a solid and not only like the video (and subscribe to my channel), but also give me a follow on my TWO different artist accounts on Spotify! Thanks!

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soundcloud.com/baphometrix

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Big shoutout to niico for the amazing credit reel graphics!
Did you know that niico is also a great producer? Check out their work at:
beatstars.com/niicolondon
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Credit reel graphics: beatstars.com/niicolondon
Credit reel music: Baphometrix
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