Low-End Phase & Masking Visualizer
Drop your Kick and Sub Bass tracks. We analyze their combined output in real-time to explicitly highlight phase cancellation and frequency masking in red.
Drop KICK File Here
WAV or MP3
Drop SUB BASS File Here
WAV or MP3
What is low-end phase?
When you are mixing a track, especially in genres like hip-hop or EDM, the relationship between your kick drum and your sub-bass is critical. If their sound waves peak and dip at the same time, they are in phase and will sound massive. If one peaks while the other dips, they are out of phase and will actually cancel each other out.
This phase cancellation results in a weak, hollow mix that lacks any real punch or energy.
How to use the visualizer
This tool lets you physically see the phase relationship between two audio files. Upload your kick drum and your bassline. The visualizer will draw their waveforms on top of each other.
If you see the waves fighting each other, you can use the phase flip button or slightly delay one of the tracks until the waves line up perfectly. A strong, aligned low-end is the secret to a professional sounding mix.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do my kicks and basses always clash?
They operate in the exact same frequency range. Even if they are in phase, they can still clash. You should also try using sidechain compression to quickly duck the volume of the bass every time the kick hits.
What does a phase inversion button actually do?
A phase flip literally flips the audio wave upside down. If the wave was peaking upwards, it now peaks downwards. This is often an instant fix for two clashing low-end signals.
Do I need to check the phase on high frequencies?
Phase cancellation is much more noticeable in the low end because the sound waves are incredibly long. High frequencies move so fast that slight phase issues just sound like a natural chorus effect.