Thump
Thump is a style that works best on - but not limited to - low-frequency based instruments.
Thump excites low-end content by boosting harmonics in the range of ~100Hz to 20Hz and
below without increasing the fundamental frequencies - resulting in fuller low-end on all
reproduction mediums. As Thump is not EQ-based, the additional harmonic content is shaped
by the source and it’s existing low-end frequency content resulting in a natural addition of
extra “Thump”. Similar-sounding EQ moves will result in extreme wooliness as all sonic energy
is boosted - even unwanted audio in-between the hits.
On sources such as Kick drum, Thump will add the desired amount of low-end thickness
required to provide the foundation for the rest of the mix to sit on. As Thump is NOT EQ-based,
the content added is controlled by the hits unlike EQ.
On Snare, Vocals, and Guitar - sources that are traditionally filtered at around 80 Hz - Thump
can still be used in conjunction with the Camden’s HPF to add low harmonics to the low-mid
frequencies without adding extraneous low-end that could cause havoc during the mix phase.
Camden EC2 User Manual
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