This is a bit difficult because, as artists, we are never completely satisfied with our art. I think many of us artists never know when it’s “finished.” There is always another opinion or another way, and there is no wrong or right way. This is art, and everyone has their own way of doing things.
However, for me personally, my bass line needs to be full and not only heard but felt. If I cannot feel my bass line in the loudest part of my track when all the melodies, synths, and drums are playing, then for me it’s not done. It either needs more saturation or another layer.
Monark has a great built-in drive and saturation that allows me to define the bass lines I make from there. It is important to start with a sub layer that is deep, low, round, and full. Then you can add another layer to enhance the higher end.
As I said above, Monark is great for that sub layer and the bass layer as well. I’ve included a few of my sub and bass layer presets in a pack so you can see what I mean.
Pro tip from Aaron Suiss: You don’t have to release everything you make. Think of each session as a lesson. You learn something from each one, whether it’s finding a new preset or learning a new way to do something.
