I am trying to synthesize my own kick drums ( within Audiotool ) and I usually have trouble making it loud enough. the problem is, when I distort in any way, it keeps sounding like an 808, which I don't want. If anyone knows an answer, please let me know.
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Compression.
Short attack time, short release time, threshold dependent on input, ratio probably between 4:1 and 8:1.
Peak mode.
Knee can be a little soft, adjust to taste.
If the attack is too short, you may lose some.of the transient though, so be careful with attack time too.