Members thefyn Posted June 14, 2007 Members Share Posted June 14, 2007 Can anyone post clips of them playing when recording direct with bass? Then along with the clip, the chain used. My plan/chain was: Fender BassEQCompTube Pre AmpPC Does anyone have any EQ/compression ratio tips? Before I spend all day putting down bass I thought I would come here for advice. It is for thrash metal and I HATE the direct (just tube preamp) bass sound I got: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T. Alan Smith Posted June 14, 2007 Members Share Posted June 14, 2007 All the bass in my links was done DI. No compression was used during the tracking phase. The bass was tracked w/o EQ on my session work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mrmatt64 Posted June 14, 2007 Members Share Posted June 14, 2007 This was done thru a regular Sans Amp DI Box. Came out a little trebly but it cuts through the mix o.k. though: http://sumthinfierce.com.istemp.com/Music/03_Track_3.WMA I don't use compression on any of my recordings, but one of these days I'll learn how to properly use one:thu: Mr. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fretless Posted June 14, 2007 Members Share Posted June 14, 2007 This was done thru a regular Sans Amp DI Box. Came out a little trebly but it cuts through the mix o.k. though:http://sumthinfierce.com.istemp.com/Music/03_Track_3.WMAI don't use compression on any of my recordings, but one of these days I'll learn how to properly use one:thu: Mr. Matt Kick ass m/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fretless Posted June 14, 2007 Members Share Posted June 14, 2007 All the bass in my links was done DI. No compression was used during the tracking phase. The bass was tracked w/o EQ on my session work. I really got to get my lazy ass over there with some c.c. #'s It's on the list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fretless Posted June 14, 2007 Members Share Posted June 14, 2007 Can anyone post clips of them playing when recording direct with bass?Then along with the clip, the chain used.My plan/chain was:Fender BassEQCompTube Pre AmpPCDoes anyone have any EQ/compression ratio tips? Before I spend all day putting down bass I thought I would come here for advice.It is for thrash metal and I HATE the direct (just tube preamp) bass sound I got: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lug Posted June 14, 2007 Members Share Posted June 14, 2007 Listening to that track, I'd go with a "as clean as possible" piano-like tone. Maybe some very slight compression but that would be it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fretless Posted June 14, 2007 Members Share Posted June 14, 2007 Listening to that track, I'd go with a "as clean as possible" piano-like tone. Maybe some very slight compression but that would be it. quietly """shudders""" , knowing full well a mp3 is near... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitargod0dmw Posted June 14, 2007 Members Share Posted June 14, 2007 It is for thrash metal and I HATE the direct (just tube preamp) bass sound I got: That's what mixing is for. I always lay down my bass tracks flat, then you add EQ & effects to them later on. When we record, I run: Bass --> Aguilar DB900 --> interface Other combos that I have done are... Bass --> SansAmp (XLR to interface, Parallel out to amp) --> Amp, miced up Then we blend the direct signal and the miced signal together. My next experiment will be: Bass --> Aguilar DB900 (XLR to interface, output to EBS Valve Drive) --> Sansamp (turned off...just to use the DI) --> Interface So essentially it'll be two tracks. One will be the DB900 for cleans and the other will be the Valve Drive for dirty...then we'll mis them together as neccesary. I might be able to post some clips later on...but I doubt it. I'll see if I have some extra time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members catphish Posted June 14, 2007 Members Share Posted June 14, 2007 http://slowchildrenproductions.com/SheVoxScratch.mp3 Just last weekend. Zon Sonus--> Countryman DI-->board Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fretless Posted June 14, 2007 Members Share Posted June 14, 2007 disclaimer : I know very little if nothing at all in the world of recording Carvin BK4F ART MP Compressor plugins on everything experimental mix http://www.lightningmp3.com/live/55852_c7.mp3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitargod0dmw Posted June 14, 2007 Members Share Posted June 14, 2007 I use a compressor on everthing , especially on mix down and then in limit mode for 2 track mastering , I prefer very light compression when tracking , that way you can add a bit more on mix down without the big squashing feeling . I've doen that with compression too. Use a little on the tracking, then add more later. One time we didn;t use any, and then we couldn't get it to sound right in the mix down...we were just using digital compression, so it wasn;t able to do enough for the sound. Then we recorded with a touch of it and it sounded great in the mix down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fretless Posted June 14, 2007 Members Share Posted June 14, 2007 http://slowchildrenproductions.com/SheVoxScratch.mp3Just last weekend.Zon Sonus--> Countryman DI-->board Nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mrmatt64 Posted June 14, 2007 Members Share Posted June 14, 2007 Sorry, forgot to include my chain, although it was fairly simple: Ken Smith Burner 6Sans AmpYamaha MD-8 Multi-track One of these days I'll learn how to properly use a compressor. Need to get some books and start reading a bit. I've tried using compression in the past but always seemed to suck the life out of the recordings:freak: BTW-I dig your recording Fretless-very tight and bass sounds great to me:thu: Mr. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fretless Posted June 14, 2007 Members Share Posted June 14, 2007 Sorry, forgot to include my chain, although it was fairly simple: Ken Smith Burner 6 Sans Amp Yamaha MD-8 Multi-track One of these days I'll learn how to properly use a compressor. Need to get some books and start reading a bit. I've tried using compression in the past but always seemed to suck the life out of the recordings:freak: BTW-I dig your recordings Fretless-very tight and bass sounds great to me:thu: Mr. Matt Thank you Sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fretless Posted June 14, 2007 Members Share Posted June 14, 2007 Sorry, forgot to include my chain, although it was fairly simple: Ken Smith Burner 6 Sans Amp Yamaha MD-8 Multi-track One of these days I'll learn how to properly use a compressor. Need to get some books and start reading a bit. I've tried using compression in the past but always seemed to suck the life out of the recordings:freak: BTW-I dig your recording Fretless-very tight and bass sounds great to me:thu: Mr. Matt Wow that MD is mighty impressive ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mrmatt64 Posted June 14, 2007 Members Share Posted June 14, 2007 FYN, I thought your recording was dead-on. Good overall mix IMO:thu: Mr. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members catphish Posted June 14, 2007 Members Share Posted June 14, 2007 Nice. thanks! Nice work yourself there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fretless Posted June 14, 2007 Members Share Posted June 14, 2007 thanks! Nice work yourself there. Thanks , I have to say I went back for another listen and really love the chorus , very nice tune you have there . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chubrocker Posted June 14, 2007 Members Share Posted June 14, 2007 It need mixed higher in the mix, but here ya go---- Programmable Bass Driver with compression from the computer program. http://www.2dayswarning.com/newmix/BorrowedTime.mp3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SkullCap Posted June 14, 2007 Members Share Posted June 14, 2007 when we record we run the bass thru a DI and also mic it and then blend it in the mix down. we seem to get a lot of high end thru the DI and more low end thru the mic. we never use compression or eq's during the tracking phase - we add them during mix down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mrmatt64 Posted June 14, 2007 Members Share Posted June 14, 2007 Man, after hearing Fretless's Carvin and Catphish's Zon, I'm ready to hit the internet and purchase both (all in one): Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fretless Posted June 14, 2007 Members Share Posted June 14, 2007 Man, after hearing Fretless's Carvin and Catphish's Zon, I'm ready to hit the internet and purchase both (all in one): wow that is a F'n Brilliant plan ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members catphish Posted June 14, 2007 Members Share Posted June 14, 2007 wow that is a F'n Brilliant plan ! but not cheap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitargod0dmw Posted June 14, 2007 Members Share Posted June 14, 2007 but not cheap! But still brilliant. Brilliant!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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