Always check your mix in mono when using RBass. Because it manipulates phase to generate harmonics, your wide, subby mix might collapse to nothing in mono if you aren't careful. If the bass disappears in mono, lower the RBass Amount until it returns.
At its core, Waves RBass is a . But unlike simply turning up the low shelf on a standard EQ (which often leads to a flabby, boomy, and distorted mess), RBass uses a technique called Psychoacoustic Bass Enhancement .
: By generating upper harmonics of those sub-frequencies, R-Bass allows listeners on small speakers to "hear" the bass through these higher-frequency overtones, while providing actual low-end weight for systems capable of handling it. Key Features and Controls
It is a "set and forget" plugin. It solves a real problem—bass translation—without forcing you to become a physicist. For $29.99 (on sale) or included in Waves Mercury, it is one of the highest ROI plugins in audio production.
