@rudolphrapid I usually make my kickdrums using NITRO with LFO assigned to the cutoff parameter. Then I tweak the master EQ to my liking and maybe some DRIVE compression. PUNCH is a great FX for getting more low end, too. And last but not least the DRUM envelope can add some nice transient boost.
Furthermore I try to limit the frequency range of each element, so that kick, bass, melody/lead sounds and high percussions (hihats and stuff) don’t interfere. You can do that either when creating / tweaking the sounds or while recording / bouncing (with enabled EQ via EAR input).
Just try it in the next battle. If it still sounds strange, you’ll have the best excuse 
Thank you, too, for the useful tips!