Compressing Bass

[rhythmtech]

i compress bass, but i dont sidechain to a kickdrum, unlss its the sound im after

same.. its a very definite sound when sidechained.. oompa oompa.

im more into mildly sidechaing my percussion group

[Nomak]

Ok, maybe I should rephrase the question slightly!

When side chaining the bass to the kick drum would you compress the bass before on its own, and then side chain?