That sounds like the characteristics of clipping, or a limiter. I can't see any reason why this should be happening unless you're overdriving the overall mix. Try lowering every channel down a few db on your mixer and see if that clears it up.

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the clipping light isnt on beacouse i run the whole thing through a mastering suite. but i did try turnning the levels down and it didnt help much. maybe i have to keep lowering it, i will try that thanks

is thgis the right way to set up a rack though, i was thinking that it might be the route of my problem

The clip LED won't go on when you have the mastering suite in place because of the limiter. I STRONGLY recommend against using the mastering suite until you're happy with your mixdown. Try bypassing it and see if the Clip LED comes on.

Otherwise, if you HAVE to use the mastering suite, have a look at the maximiser. Is the meter dropping down a lot on every kick?

If so, check the output meter on your mixer. If they're sitting at maximum throughout your song then there's the problem right there. If the mix is floating at a good level then perhaps another effect in the mastering suite is adding too much gain (ie eq, stereo imager)?

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Input of the maximizer is probably too loud.
I suggest you don't use stereo imaging or compressors on your mixdown. It usually does more harm than good.
Some light EQ and a maximizer is enough.
Less is more!

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Originally posted by Eldritch Input of the maximizer is probably too loud. I suggest you don't use stereo imaging or compressors on your mixdown. It usually does more harm than good. Some light EQ and a maximizer is enough. Less is more!

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hey thanks guys. yeah aquila i tried that and it really worked well.
im still not to sure how and when to use to use the maximizer and compressor. where can i find out more about these, or can anyone here help. i need like a "rule of thumb" kinda thing

this would help the most though.
ok i always start with a redrum. and have my bass kick going. if im running it through a a EQ then compressor then maximizer how high up should the lights go on the maximizer. i usaully have it kicking to 0 db or -1dB on the maximizer light. is this to high??

try to keep your overal mix around -3dB max without any compression on the master channel, this gives the mastering process some space to manouvre to the best possible results .

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ok so if im running my over all track through a maximizer keep it to -3dB on the maximizers lights?

ok i got it thanks,

try doubling up your bass kick with the same sound or a different one.
the same sound will make it sound fuller and real thick