Taking a direct bass track from flat to sitting properly in a mix requires low-end control and harmonic saturation. CLA Bass makes it straightforward to dial in sub weight, manage transients with internal compression, and introduce distortion growl.
Glue compression on the master bus is designed to bind elements together, but improper setup can easily squash the transient weight of a mix. Using a bus compressor like the SSL G-Master Buss Compressor requires careful management of low-end energy to maintain punch.