sled
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Bob, I remember you stating that plugins were not a consideratiom, but if you haven't really looked at the SVX plugin you should (10 day trial). I was dubious about it and with it's steep price tag, but this plugin is killer. the tones out of the SVX is very deep and wide. also, the compressor is excellent.
this is probably one of the best and most useful investments I've made in my studio in some time, but it's definitely not a one night stand
this is probably one of the best and most useful investments I've made in my studio in some time, but it's definitely not a one night stand
amiller
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Bob,
I've never had much luck getting a good bass tone by micing. The Sansamp RBI is a cool way to go. One trick you might want to try is running two inputs. I run one direct through the RBI and another through the preamp of the RBI (tone controls.) That way I can have one dry channel and one wet. After they are recorded, I eq them both and then blend to taste in the final mix. The dry (or direct) has more cut and sounds more vocal while the wet (through the pre section of the RBI) has more depth and natural sound. This setup works pretty well for me although I'm not yet completley satisfied (never will be) with the end result...a work in progress.
Bob Savage":1a218 said:
Bob,
I've never had much luck getting a good bass tone by micing. The Sansamp RBI is a cool way to go. One trick you might want to try is running two inputs. I run one direct through the RBI and another through the preamp of the RBI (tone controls.) That way I can have one dry channel and one wet. After they are recorded, I eq them both and then blend to taste in the final mix. The dry (or direct) has more cut and sounds more vocal while the wet (through the pre section of the RBI) has more depth and natural sound. This setup works pretty well for me although I'm not yet completley satisfied (never will be) with the end result...a work in progress.
Juggernaut
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Hey Bob.....this thing is AMAZING direct or in front of an amp....
http://secure.sadowsky.com/store/product_info.php?cPath=22&products_id=62
http://secure.sadowsky.com/store/product_info.php?cPath=22&products_id=62
'63-Strat
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Speaking of micing bass amps, what mics/positions do you guys suggest?
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Bob Savage
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What do you think of this bass sound? It's the SVT and direct.
http://junk.bobsavage.net/01-06-2006MKIV_SVT_backing.mp3
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Bob,
I've never had much luck getting a good bass tone by micing. The Sansamp RBI is a cool way to go. One trick you might want to try is running two inputs. I run one direct through the RBI and another through the preamp of the RBI (tone controls.) That way I can have one dry channel and one wet. After they are recorded, I eq them both and then blend to taste in the final mix. The dry (or direct) has more cut and sounds more vocal while the wet (through the pre section of the RBI) has more depth and natural sound. This setup works pretty well for me although I'm not yet completley satisfied (never will be) with the end result...a work in progress.
What do you think of this bass sound? It's the SVT and direct.
http://junk.bobsavage.net/01-06-2006MKIV_SVT_backing.mp3
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defpearlpilot
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I see you definitely like a little bit of break up to your bass tone.
I'm really digging the tone I got on this clip. I have the fix the playing in some spots though. I back to being the bass player of the band.
http://furiosity.net/music/basswait.mp3
Bob Savage":c69c6 said:
I see you definitely like a little bit of break up to your bass tone.
I'm really digging the tone I got on this clip. I have the fix the playing in some spots though. I back to being the bass player of the band.
http://furiosity.net/music/basswait.mp3
cobrahead1030
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a 2x10 and 1x15 cab would be sweet
i can't tell ya much as far as power amps go tho...my band actually uses a 700w per side PA poweramp on the bass rig, and it works surprisingly well (we're using a QSC rmx series btw)
i'm not very up to date on bass gear prices really, so i don't know what specifically would be worth checkin out in your price range...just thought i'd share my experience, if it's any help
i like modelers for bass tones...but know that's not what you're looking for; here's what our bass recordings sound like (you hear it best near the end...) http://disvisioned.net/clips/cobrahead_3amp_misery.mp3
i can't tell ya much as far as power amps go tho...my band actually uses a 700w per side PA poweramp on the bass rig, and it works surprisingly well (we're using a QSC rmx series btw)
i'm not very up to date on bass gear prices really, so i don't know what specifically would be worth checkin out in your price range...just thought i'd share my experience, if it's any help
i like modelers for bass tones...but know that's not what you're looking for; here's what our bass recordings sound like (you hear it best near the end...) http://disvisioned.net/clips/cobrahead_3amp_misery.mp3
cobrahead1030
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thanx
warwick rockbass into a behringer bass v-amp pro...initially just a strong clean tone, then the overdrive/grittiness was added with PSP MixBass plugin
poor man's bass rig
warwick rockbass into a behringer bass v-amp pro...initially just a strong clean tone, then the overdrive/grittiness was added with PSP MixBass plugin
poor man's bass rig
amiller
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It sounds cool by it's self, however, in a full mix with distorted guitars and vocals I'm afraid it wouldn't work for the style of music I've been recording lately...it would get lost in the mix.
In an instrument type of song I think it would work a bit better...more room for it.
Bob Savage":db4a2 said:
It sounds cool by it's self, however, in a full mix with distorted guitars and vocals I'm afraid it wouldn't work for the style of music I've been recording lately...it would get lost in the mix.
In an instrument type of song I think it would work a bit better...more room for it.
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CaseyCor
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Definatly check out those Shadowski Pre's, those are AWESOME! I've got a friend who has several hand built custom basses (One of them is a KL i know) and he uses a Shadowski Pre and has an fucking great tone.
amiller
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Yep, I did give the clip with the MKIV a listen...really cool guitar work. The bass at times almost has a cool Billy Sheehan(sp) vibe to it and works well in the context of that clip.
I guess I'm just focused in on a particular sound I'm trying to get. I've written a current radio rock kinda song with vocals, harmonies and lots of distorted guitars. I'm after a bass sound the will drive the rhythm and vibrate your chest a higher volumns and yet still have definition. :?
Bob Savage":4db56 said:
Yep, I did give the clip with the MKIV a listen...really cool guitar work. The bass at times almost has a cool Billy Sheehan(sp) vibe to it and works well in the context of that clip.
I guess I'm just focused in on a particular sound I'm trying to get. I've written a current radio rock kinda song with vocals, harmonies and lots of distorted guitars. I'm after a bass sound the will drive the rhythm and vibrate your chest a higher volumns and yet still have definition. :?
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