Low End Theory
When it comes to Low Frequencies, they seem to bring out the deeper emotions and feelings hidden down beneath a song. Remember that the human ear can typically only hear sounds ranging from 20hz to 20000hz. While the TR-808 drum machine is a vintage analog piece, it has influenced the low end of music ever since it was released in 1980.
Low Frequency - 20hz -300hz
When looking at the sound frequency spectrum anything from 300hz down is considered Low End. 30 Hertz to 60 Hertz is considered Sub Bass, the lowest of the low. Keep in mind that we may not be able to hear under 20hz, but we can definitely feel it.
I'll leave you with one of my favorite Classic Hip-Hop songs from
A Tribe Called Quest - Low End Theory album, "Vibes & Stuff".
Listen to the Low Frequencies and think about how they mixed the 20hz-300hz range to create this feel!
-edgarstudio
