If you’ve noticed that CapCut’s Super Bass effect doesn’t hit as hard anymore, you’re not alone. Since a few recent updates, the Super Bass effect has been heavily nerfed, resulting in lighter, less impressive bass. But don’t worry — with a few manual tweaks, you can easily bring back that professional-level deep bass sound.
In this post, we will show you step-by-step how to manually rebuild a “Pro Bass” sound inside CapCut, how to export it correctly to preserve the bass, and even how to boost it further using a free plugin.
Table of Contents
Tools You’ll Need
- CapCut app
- Audacity (free audio editor)
- TDR Nova plugin (free)
- 10 minutes of free time
How to Manually Create Pro Bass in CapCut
1. Open Your Project
- Find your audio or extract it from your video.
2. Duplicate the Audio Layer
- Tap your audio clip.
- Press Copy and Paste to create a second layer.
3. Apply a Low Pass Filter to the Second Layer
- Select the duplicated audio.
- Go to Effects ➔ Audio Effects ➔ Basic ➔ Low Pass.
4. Lower the Volume of the Low Pass Layer
- Reduce the volume to around -6 dB to -8 dB.
5. Apply Reverb or Bass Boost to the Top (Original) Layer
- Select the original audio.
- Go to Effects ➔ Audio Effects ➔ Reverb and choose Large Room or Deep Bass.
6. Fine-Tune the Mix
- Play both layers together.
- Adjust volumes until you get a full, heavy bass sound without distortion.
How to Export with Better Bass
When you’re ready to export your project, don’t just hit “Done” immediately. Follow these steps:
1. Tap “Export” and Open Advanced Settings
- Look for the gear icon or “Advanced Settings” on the export page.
2. Set Bitrate to High or Custom High
- Choose High Bitrate or manually set it to around 20 Mbps.
- This ensures your audio retains its bass quality.
3. Set Frame Rate to 30fps
- Unless you absolutely need 60fps, keep it at 30fps to prioritize audio quality.
4. Export
- Your bass should now stay clean, full, and punchy after rendering.
Boost Your Bass Even More With Free Plugins
If you want that TikTok viral or club-level bass, you can take it a step further using free tools on your PC.
Free Plugin Recommendations:
- Youlean Loudness Meter
- Helps monitor your loudness and avoid clipping.
- Download Here
- TDR Nova (Dynamic EQ)
- Lets you boost bass frequencies cleanly.
- Download Here
Quick How-To:
- Install TDR Nova.
- Open your exported video’s audio in a free audio editor like Audacity.
- Apply TDR Nova and boost around 80Hz (+3 to +5 dB).
- Re-export.
Example Settings for TDR Nova:
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 80Hz |
| Gain | +4dB |
| Q-Factor | 1.0 |
| Threshold | Soft setting |
Pro Tips
- Save your TDR Nova settings as a preset for faster editing next time!
- Avoid boosting bass over +6dB — it can cause distortion.
- Always listen with quality headphones, not just your phone’s speaker.
- Fine-tune reverb settings to match the song vibe (not all tracks need “Large Room”).
Closing Thoughts
Even though CapCut has made the Super Bass effect weaker in recent updates, you can still achieve studio-quality bass by duplicating your audio, applying manual effects, tweaking export settings, and using a free plugin if needed.
With just a few simple tricks, your edits can sound professional, deep, and powerful — just like before (or even better)!
Frequently asked questions
Why did CapCut nerf the Super Bass effect?
Likely for better compatibility across devices and to prevent sound distortion on low-end phones.
Will CapCut bring back the old Super Bass?
No official announcement yet — but manual methods give even better results!
