Mixing, mixing, mixing. Perceived loudness is very different than actual loudness. Proper mixing is key to make your kick and bass more prominent brings out the low end in your tracks.

That said, there are some processing tips and tricks you can use on low end elements:

• layer higher octave percussion or bass synths on top of kicks and subs to bring out harmonic content. This "tricks" the ears of the listener to hearing stronger bass.
• Use stereo processing on subs (be careful if you're playing your tracks on mono systems though, as this can be a problem)
• Use OTT like the free Xfer plugin to apply upward and downward multiband compression to harmonic content in subs

^ As a few examples.

Hey guys.

Here's an article I wrote explaining a few techniques that help with starting and finishing tracks.

I know a lot of people out there struggle with this. Even strong producers get this.

And it's because it's a problem associated with non-technical skills like time management and productivity.

I think as producers, we naturally gravitate toward technical knowledge without thinking about other aspects of production. But those other areas of knowledge are just as important.

This technique utilizes what's known as the 80/20 rule to provide a basic framework I use to focus on the most important parts of a production session. That way I don't suffer from decision paralysis and can make well-thought-out creative decisions.

Let me know if you find this useful!