How to Record Bass - Warren Huart: Produce Like A Pro
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Warren shows how to record bass using an amp and DI simultaneously, printing through plug-ins, and phase aligning the two bass tracks.
Produce Like A Pro is a website which features great tips to help the beginning recordist make incredible sounding home recordings on a budget.
every time i see one of this videos i grow a little more as an engineer. Thakns a lot from Argentina!
Hi +Mr Nobody Aw shucks! So glad to b able to help! Thanks very much for your kind words I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren
Produce Like A Pro no u thanks
You have No idea how much Gold you leave out for free for us.
You blew my mind with the simple way to fix the phase and made that Peavey bass Sound like a million here in my humble living room with a soundbar and a sub...
Amazed by your way to make everything Sound amazing and make it all look so simple.
Thank you so much Warren.
Best Regards Thomas
I bought a T-40 on consignment from a music store about 25 years ago. Still have it. Love that thing. Weird seeing someone else hold one.
Also makes me realize mine is filthy.
Warren, as usual I benefit vastly by watching your tutorial videos. Living in a remote non-metro area as I do there is no one but myself working with ProTools these past 4 years, so your instructions have helped me grow in leaps and bounds. Can't wait to record my next Bass track now! Bruce
You are the first person ever to explain to me how to use BF! I did tons of searching online and came up pretty empty. All you had to say was 'fixed threshold' and I finally understood what I've been struggling with for a year! I like the BF tone on some things, but I never use it because I was lacking that little basic operating understanding and it frustrated me. THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Hi lowstringc aw shucks! Thanks so much, I really appreciate it! I grew up using hard ware Compressors so I used the 1176 and understand how it works. Have a marvelous time recording, many thanks Warren
Thanks a lot, Warren, for keeping me up ALL freakin' night long watching your videos on autoplay!!! I only have to pack the van and drive 225 miles this afternoon WITH NO SLEEP!
But you know what, you've managed to become my newest best friend in the process and I don't mind having stayed up all night with no sleep at all...yet. I may be cursing you tonight but don't worry, I'll get over it.
Just to introduce myself briefly, I'm a 68 year old rockin' blues recording artist, originally from Oklahoma, then '69-'83 in LA (and San Diego too...beautiful city) and from '93 I've called my home Nashville.
Like so many of us I love recording at home too and have been using Cakewalk DAWs since they first appeared on the market. Pro Tools is great and is used everywhere but I started with Cake because PT wasn't available for PC at the time so I've stayed with their SONAR series in recent years simply because it's what I know best. BTW, the new SONAR Platinum is a very fine program and it has more features than I'll ever use! LOL!
Enough about me and SONAR already!
You, my friend, have loads of raw talent, eons-worth of knowledge to share and a humble way of sharing your knowledge and talents with the world. I don't know how long it's gonna take me to watch ALL of your videos but I am determined to catch up with you so I can bug you about what your NEXT video is gonna feature and when it will finally be posted. Yes, I am definitely a huge fan...and yes, I am doing marvelously well, thank you. I think that's the first time I've ever said the word marvelously to anyone...LOL!!!
Anyway, thanks for doing what you do and please keep doing it. Cheers!
Dub Campbell
Hi +Dub Campbell Wow!!! Thanks very much for your incredible someone, your amazing insight and your very kind words! I really appreciate it!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
As always there's another valuable tip. Previously I'd wither record a DI or record just the amp or if I was feeling adventurous I'd record both and pick the one that suits the track. Blending the DI and Amp sound is something I hadn't really tried before watching your channel and your trick for putting a low cut on one and high cut on the other, well, if I was wearing a hat I would take it off to you
Bass player for over 4 decades...seen mute math multiple times live they are one of my favorite bands! Great video!
Wow Warren this video is Gold, thank you for the phase alignment trick... This video is pure Gold.
Hi, I watched one of your videos for the first time about two days ago and now I can't stop watching. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Great sounds in this song.
Hi rafasounds2010 thanks very much for your kind words! I really appreciate it! Have a marvelous time recording, many thanks Warren
Haha ***** understood! I'm keeping it forever, wonderful Bass! Have a marvelous time recording! Many thanks Warren
Hi ***** yes people are starting to get very hip to these wonderful Basses! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren
Produce Like A Pro hi! can I record bass directly into focusrite and into pc? no other hardware. I mean, will it sound decent? I don't wanna buy other things... I wanna buy a bass guitar. thanks in advance for your answer. !
so happy to see T40 love here - lol - I have been recording with my T40 since I got my black one in '86. Hands down the quietest instrument I have ever played D.I. well rounded freq responses - great studio tool - as long as you're sitting down - I couldn't strap this on for a long session without shoulder pain - lol.
I wish I saw this video years ago! I used my Apollo UAD 1176 to level my Jazz Bass recording DI for re-amping later. And the audio sounds great! Thanks!!!
I'm a keyboard player who "plays" some bass and drums. When I sit at the drum set I don't play a groove & expect the bass to follow, I listen to the bass line and adjust my bass drum pattern to match what the bass is doing. For me, my take away from this video is to not forget to "sync" up your bass guitar line & bass drum pattern. I'd rather create a cool base line first, then adjust the drums. I like your channel. Thanks.
Great video Warren! It's nice to hear someone extol the virtues of the t-40 I got my first one in1979, I wore it out. I'm on my second one now.
My first bass was a Peavey T-40. I sold it years ago to a friend of mine. Your comments make me regret that now haha. I was a skinny teenager when I had this thing and it weighed a ton.
Boy, I only intended to tune in for a bit and suddenly 3 hours have gone! 3 hours very well spent, I might add. Lovely stuff. Thank you for sharing your awesome knowledge and Billy Sheehan? - Awesome. I've got to check that one out again. Thanks Bill. You're the man.
I really watching your videos, they have a ton of useful information. I pretty much watch them daily in my adventures of home recording.
Wow! Nice video. I'll be subscribing...
A friend is an executive chef who has been helping me with my cooking skills. He always says, "It's not the ingredients, it's the method." I think you proved that to be true in recording, as well. Excellent job...
I'm a Sonar/PC guy.
Thanks ReverendTFunk I really appreciate the kind words! Have a marvelous time recording. Many thanks Warren
Great video, love that you demonstrate everything using affordable gear. Videos that show great results with 10k+ in gear might as well be in Latin for the majority of musicians.
Hi David! Thanks ever so much! I'm glad to be able to help!
That bass guitar these days is praised at approximately $800-$900 USD
back in 2005 2007 2009 you could find them for $300 $200 $400
I bought a Yamaha trbx mahagony body for 350 and it sounds great and is built solid.
The Peavey T series are incredible, we use a T60 for guitar in our band, we feel exactly the same way about the T60 as you do about the T40. Unreal instruments. Thanks for making your videos Warren, I watch them all the time and they're always great. Please give our video a watch I you get a chance. Thanks again Warren
you got the tip of the year if you apply this method for the important bass tracking
that glues a song together
Warren you teach guide affirm like a pro as well. Cheers my brother. I spotted the peavey immediately....totally cool.
Ooh. It’s like your feed is looking right into my home studio! I just picked up a Rupert Neve 517 (not BAE but not a bad 500 series module well worth the cost) which has the variable phase alignment knob and built in compression. Thanks again! Looking forward to applying the techniques learned on this episode to do some live bass overdubs to replace some midi bass lines and add some life to a track we’re working on. Thanks Warren. Cheers!
Thanks ever so much Dave! I’m glad to be able to help!
great videos. I discovered this channel not long ago and ha've been enjoying many of them... I'm learning a lot. thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge. greetings from Israel.
Hi +Jon Montoya Thanks very much! I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
I can't believe I found you! I'm so stoked!
Hi Bradley, Thank you ever so much for your kind words!! So glad to be able to help!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
I use a lot of the tricks you use, but it's always nice to learn new tricks! Best always!
Thanks Warren, for confirming to me that I've been recording the same method. I just don't the BAE hardware. Your studio is awesome!
Hello again. Even though I already had prior experience doing what is instructed in this video, it is still a pleasure watching you explain it so elloquently. Wasn't aware of the Peavy, so that's something new I've taken away! It has a great thumpy tone! Cheers
Hi Kirsten Monahan wow thanks for such kind words I really appreciate it! Yes the Peavey T40 is amazing! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren
This video is fantastic! I'm looking forward to watching the rest of them.
Thanks jsawicki8354 I really appreciate it! Have a marvelous time recording! Many thanks Warren
OMG thanks Warrent for this videos, always that I need learn more I go to this Channel, million of thanks!!!!
I find this channel to be just great !
Now I am retired, I have time and I am interested.
I am just starting out. I intend to support church or charity thingys - but that's really running before I can walk..
I have fuddled around with recording from a very simple mixer at church - at a very basic level - but I'm thinking of going to night school or something to get lift off sooner so I can understand about buses, plugins and particularly to get some practice and feedback from the tutor. (no pun intended)! :-)
One thing, if you can recommend a source/booklet/video/ idea for a slow intro to compression I would really appreciate it. I am aware its something I have to get my ears into listening as much as understanding of 'input, output and the adjustments in between' :-)
Thanks again for a great channel.
Thanks Warren, very useful video. Like the 'comp auxes' and will try it!
Hi +RoMi Cage Great! You're welcome! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Great man!
Oh i agree!
Love those old Peavey's!!!
Thanks Johnny Beane I agree! Amazing Bass!
Thanks for the tips!
:)
You're welcome Johnny Beane! Thanks for watching!
Awesome! Sounds great, thanks for those helpful tips.
Thanks Luca Ferrara! I really appreciate you watching!
Thanks a lot you've really opened my mind on how to make a sweet bass sound. I like duplicating the track and applying EQ and distortion what a cool sound almost sounds like a Chris Squire tone
Always a pleasure! Love from Norway! :)
Hi Warren, I play bass I found the shifting of DI input to match the phase of the speaker input very helpful. Did not know that was possible. I was a bit lost on the set up of the DI/speaker compressed tracks when you went to the drop downs and selected Aux inputs and Bus 1 etc. I will check for more videos and how to's on setting up tracks. Thanks tons for your series. Pete Z
Hi +Peter Zabriskie (deepfrequency) Great! Glad to be able to help! Please let me know if it doesn't make sense! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
@Peter Zabriskie
He's using the Aux tracks that he's created to handle the incoming signals.
Rather than print the signal flat directly to an Audio track, he's passing audio through a plug-in first . Then outputting that processed signal to a Buss and assigning that Buss to address the input of an Audio track and printing the processed signals as his Bass tracks.
The plug-ins he has chosen probably use a fair amount of computer processing, but if he's using something like Pro Tools HD, then latency in your monitoring is not an issue.
I have a Peavey T-40 I got from a pawn shop and I love it. It has such a cool circuit, able to do single-coil and humbucking, and it can mimick many famous basses. That's why they call it the "swiss army knife of studio basses"
Mr. Huart you are AWESOME!!!!
Thank you!!!
Trying my hardest to resist buying a T40 recently and I see this video! They're getting harder to get hold of over here as more and more Rickenbacker fans settle down to Peavey land instead. Great video mate, although now I have to go look in the mirror and tell myself I don't need another bass, I don't need another...
I just scored a 1982 T-40! I’m excited to track with it.
BTW, thanks for your video with Studio Bassist Paul Ill !!
As a Guitar Player (for 31 years) I don't know all the in's and outs of Bass gear yet but I've been getting into playing Bass Guitar more lately and will be recording Bass guitar myself as well as Guitar on my Demo's.
I heard Paul talk about "Felt Picks" for when he plays a session with a pick instead of fingers. I'd never heard of Felt Picks before. Although I like to play Bass with my fingers alot...I can see where playing with a pick would be preferred depending on the vibe of the song....but using a regular guitar pick the sound is just too "Clanky".
When I heard about the "Felt Picks" thing I went "Oh, yeah....that's it". So I ordered some along with some "Flatwounds" to put on my "Squier Vintage Modified '70 Jazz Bass". Can't wait to record with this new setup !!
Hi +John Lyell Thanks very much for your great comment I really appreciate it! Thanks yes Paul Ill Rules! Great guy and really talented! Get picks give a really investing tone, I would only use them for a few things! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren
Warren, thanks for the great info! I'm 14 and recording a friends' acoustic guitar and vocals, so excited! I also play bass, so I may add on to the acoustic track. You should totally do a studio tour if you have the time.
Thanks, Cade Allen
Hi ***** thanks very much! Yes I will definitely do a studio tour soon! Thanks very much for your great comment I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren
Merci for help Warren,,The fact of seeing the branch helps more the computer party, cool thank you.
Your videos are for sure the best. Is there a difference between adding the delay to get them in phase as opposed to just zooming in and nudging one of the tracks to line up?
Hi +Sean Daniel Great question! I personally like to leave my tracks where I recorded them and just use the plugin quickly, but it's up to you! Both ways work! Thanks very much I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren
With the plugin, any sections you record on that track will be aligned, but if you nudge the tracks, you'll have to nudge them all individually.
Record, edit/fade, consolidate and then nudge!
Consolidating a track can lead to a LOT of unforeseen headaches.
And for whatever reason, some DAWs don’t play nicely with consolidated tracks. I’ve heard of many a file or project getting corrupted thanks to overuse of consolidation. I’m not wholly sure why, but it can definitely be a problem.
also using the DI take and adding some distortion to it to blend it in and make a nice rock bass sound, i usually duplicate the track for that and cut off a lot of lows almost getting to 300hz at times
Hi +Mad Scientist Yes agreed! Very often I duplicate the Di and add some sans amp to drive it! Sounds great! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren
That Peavey T-40 is PRISTINE!
Thanks! Yes, I love it!
No Warren, I hope YOU'RE doing marvelously well. great video thanks for the tips!
Love it Warren. How about a video on mixing bass and upright bass? Mine always come out wayyy to boomy, and I'm trying to even it out with a multiband on the low-end but still to no avail...
Great idea Coke Youngblood! I actually think the C4 or McDSP MC4000 would work wonders on the bottom end of an upright Bass as well. You may have to run a couple of them and also use a frequency analyzer to see what frequencies are too boomy and which are lacking to get a really even tone. Let me know how it goes! have a marvelous time recording! Many thanks Warren
Brilliant thanks! Helped me to decide my recording path
I though my bass recording sucks... But now I see I'm not alone... That inspires...
Great exactly what I needed. Had an amp and DI track and was sounding like mud being a first time mixer. Gonna try this I'm sure it will sound like a pro, after coffee tho
Peavey T-40! Heavy but so awesome sounding!
I absolutely love it!
Hi Warren, really like your friendly and professional demeanour. I have been a pro bass player for many years and as you say there are many ways to record bass but the fundamentals are all the same - clear balanced signal path, a well rehearsed player and finally an engineer/producer who has good ears. Nowadays there are a myriad of DI's, pre-amps and plug ins but all are after the fact, the mentioned formula always gets the right recording no matter the style. Oh and a Stingray Bass is my secret weapon - producers love them :)
I'm always pretty happy with various setting on the VT-BASS DI from Tech 21. But will definitely try recording an amp and DI. The VT has a Parallel output! Woohoo!
Hi +Brock Barr Thanks for the great comment! Yes the Tech 21 is really great!! And yes the Parallel output is really useful!! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren
your videos are so useful, thank you so much!
There was a beat up t40 in my high school's music room. I've had a hankering for one ever since.
Hi ABCvitaminD I love my T40! Fantastic Bass! Have a marvelous time recording, many thanks Warren
Hartley Peavey would be thrilled to see this video
Bass recordings.. When I listen to Pink Floyd's Another brick in the wall I wonder what made that so magical? Bass is prominent and typical but obviously unique cause everyone likes it and the bass sold that recording in millions. It still works
A great video Warren. I always learn something really useful... now to go back through my bass tracks and fix some phase mud now I know what to look for :-)
Very didactic, although the audio is not in Spanish language, it is understood quite well. Many thanks for sharing. A greeting from Argentina.
great tips! Thanks!
Thanks ever so much
I've got the same bass, wonderful variety of sounds you can get from it.
I had that same bass when I was 21 years old back in 1979 , my very first bass.
I can't figure out where it's at in my parents attic most likely.
So clear and helpful - wow!! Thank you very, very much!
you are the best. thank you for all your help..Bradley Hall Lake Havasu City Az.
Thanks for the video, very helpful!
Thanks Tim Dupnak! I really appreciate it, have a marvelous time recording. Many thanks Warren
I'd love to see how you would go about recording/mixing slap bass!... And thank you for sharing your wisdom and knowledge!...
top notch vocal mixing there!!!!
Thanks for the translation to Spanish, is great.I would love to see a playlist with all videos in Spanish ...
Hi +David Suárez Torre Great! Definitely slowly working on going through all the videos! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren
oh I love Peavy, I played T60 LEAD, YEA VERY HEAVY hardwood, but the wiring is priceless and plays smooth as I have ever played on
Hi Warren. Thank you for the very informative video. The only thing that puzzles me is where do I put my pedalboard in the chain? Bass>Pedalboard>DI>Amp or Bass>DI>Pedalboard>Amp? Thank you very much.
EXCELLENT -Cheers warren.
Tho I like to have a clean signal while recording bass, making tracks with both a amp and DI sounds fantastic blend possibilities. I'm gonna do that more often, good video. Cheers! :D
Warren, these are the best music production videos I've seen on RUclips. Great, great work! Keep them coming and thanks! I have a question regarding recording the bass. I have been really interested in closing in on the Fleetwood Mac bass sound - very tight and focused, but still full and capable of carrying the weight of the song. "Dreams" is a really great example. I tend to find my basslines can be a bit muddier and more unfocused than I like. I think I read that they recorded direct into the board. Do you feel a direct option would be the best for this sound, or perhaps a mix of amp and direct? Thanks for any pointers you can provide and keep up the great work! I am using a Universal Audio Apollo Twin duo for my interface so I have some very nice options for analog compressors, tape saturation, etc.
Thanks trojannate for watching! I really appreciate it! Great questions. I do love a Di sound, I recorded at The Plant in Sausalito where they recorded 'Rumours' and the Neve there sounded great, so I would definitely make sure you use a great Mic Pre. The 1073 DMP is of course a favorite of mine, then I would use a couple of sets of compression, one set at 3:1 hitting most of the time going into another set to 20:1 just catching the peaks. This will give you a really even tone, also use fingers if you can. The Apollo is amazing by the way! If you use software compressors set up a DBX160 3:1 then a UREI 1176 set to 20:1 catching the peaks you'll get a great sound. I'm also a big fan of the McDSP plugins, the analog channel is great, also try a multi band compressor to give you an even Bass tone. Have a marvelous time recording and let me know how you get on! Many thanks Warren
Warren Huart Recording A million thanks, Warren. That's so cool you recorded at the Plant! I will give all those tips a go. I have a GAP Pre73 Neve Clone that does a pretty good job. I hadn't heard of the DMP before. Do they make a 500 series version? All the best to you and many thanks for sharing these techniques!
Hi trojannate BAE are making a 500 Series 1073! Have a marvelous time recording! Many thanks Warren
Only reason I clicked on this video was because of the T-40 in the video. Being the owner of a 1982 T-40, I can back up everything you said. I have also never had a better recording bass in the Studio, due to the range of sound it has. You obviously know you stuff, interesting to see different technique in recording.
Hi RedRicky590 yes agreed the Peavey T 40 is an amazing Bass! Heavy, ha, but amazing! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
The PV T-40 is one of the best basses ever.
I have a T-20. Love it.
That bass is the SCHNIZZLE!!!
Excellent video as always but I think you left out one of the most important things when playing live into a Daw which is playing through latency I personally cannot do it
Your uploads are just fantastic, they are very helpful. At the end you mention that you have several different approaches to recording bass depending on player's technique and music style, etc. What would you suggest for recording bass with a pick? Thanks, Grega.
Hi +Grega Robic Great question! With pick Bass Players I tend to compress the DI in particular twice, once around 3 or 4:1 then again at a limit of 20:1 to catch the peaks! I hope that helps? Thanks very much I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren
That compression coming in on a DAW is a really clever trick, never thought of that!
Hi +Joe Lloyd-allen Great! Glad to be able to help! Have a marvellous time recoding and mixing, many thanks Warren
+Produce Like A Pro Hi Warren I have a follow-up question. What is the difference between using a compressor on the input like you did in this video and compressing the track you record on?
In other terms, what's the advantage of compression while recording rather than just compression while mixing? Thanks a lot!
@Joe Lloyd-allen
I'm sure he's going to compress the Bass to some extent in the mix as well.
Compressing Bass on the way in is just a means of reigning in the overall tone and evening out the sound. I often do this to Vocals as well.
Thanks Warren 👍🏼
hi warren
this comment will be slightly lengthy since its the first time hitting you up.
Your videos are a great help. i realy love production and songwriting. and i recently started my own little studio here in buenos aires . i never go without consulting your instructionals before i start a project. it is realy very kind of you to share all that knowledge with de audio production community. im entering your mailing list at the website as soon as i finish this comment.
once again thank you.
as for recording bass:
i've realy never been quite sure that compressing through the DAW counted as comp 'on the way in". but truely doing it in that manner make since cuase it does the job it needs to do. at least in the stage im currently in. it is a great relief(all my hardwere is a pc and the saffire pro40).
my biggest cuetion is.
is there one or more pieces of outboard gear that i just couldnt go without in an entry level studio like mine? preamp compressor etc. i should mention i do own a ultra gain tube preamp mic210 by behringer.
thanks in advance!
keep up the good work!
cheers
Shai from argentina.
Hi +Shai Sircovici in Argentina! That's a big question! What mics do you own? I would at least have mid price Condenser for vocals and acoustic instruments. Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
I realized how old this video was when he said the t-40 was 400 dollars.... lol
Haha yes! I made the mistake of letting the whole know that the Peavey T40 is an amazing bass and everyone started buying them and the price sky rocketed!
Hi Warren, excellent video on bass recording and great to see you using an ashdown amp. I use the Ashdown ABM 600 with 4x10 and 1x15 cabs. Also I use a plugin that Ashdown have a vst cabs plugin that I use. My question is, how to get the same sound from a vst amp, as though you were micing it up live. I do have ideas and have a way that I do it, but would love to hear how you would approach this situation. J do apologise if this has already been covered in a previous video. Thanks Pete
true vintage...have not seen a peavey T series of that style since the late 80's. always wondered if they were nice to play.
Ah, "The Tank". The Peavey T40. A case of Semtex couldn't hurt that bass. A highly, highly underrated bass manufacturer. I never quite understood why those basses never caught on like wildfire. A nice secret weapon to have.
I think Peavey should've chose a different company name maybe. Lol. A lot of people seem to not realize that they're not cheaply made crap for some reason. Their old 5150 amp for guitar is great.
I just think that their products wasn't promoted with enough "slickness & hype". I still have one of the old CS800 power amps & PA cabs at my band's practice space, and before that, we had gigged with them since the 1980's. That stuff is built like a Sherman tank. I think by Peavey promoting value, like Carvin, has held them back a bit, as far as being mainstream. Carvin is another great company. I own 4-5k basses, like Dingwall, Alembic, & Tobias basses. And, my main bass is still my Carvin 5 string that I've had since 1999. Bottom line, I'm all about what sounds best, for the best money.
True! Nice gear! I just got into a lil bass and bought a Yamaha trxb mahagony bass. It sounds really good for the money and has 5 position pick up Eq positions. I'm a drummer though and started a decent home studio and just got into a lil bass on the side. Do you know is it ok if I play my bass through my studio monitors if I keep the volume low just for practice until I get a lil practice amp?
Yeah, that's fine. I do studio work in Nashville, and that's how I prefer to record at sessions. Straight outta the board, with no cans (headphones).
Larry Tate yes it's ok just watch out for peaks and always turn down the volume before plugging or unplugging. Hey I would suggest throwing a limiter like the waves l2 on your bass track or actually the master bus just to be safe. :)
i like your work
Hi +mario flores Thanks very much!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
I'm after one of those basses. Versatile & built like a tank.
Hi +Billy Martin Yes fantastic Bass!! I love it! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Warren. I don't use the auxiliary in/out or grouping tactic. I just treat each bass channel as an individual track (as per the direct in and amp cab mic set up) and apply the compression to each as required. Is there any advantage in using aux/grouping?
Good info on recording bass guitar from Warren Huart @ PLAP!!
Hi +Jake Sharp (ProfoundStudio) Thanks very much for your kind words I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren
Thanks so much, would you be kind and make a video explaining the criteria on mixing bass and kick drum? I got problems with both when mixing, and I would like to know when to give the 50 to 90 hz range to the kick drum and 100 to 200hz to the bass or the other way around so kick and bass sound full and not losing definition and messing the whole bass on the song. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience in such a great way. Greetings from Venezuela.
Hi Diego Gutiérrez thanks for the great question! I will definitely do more videos on mixing instruments. If you check out the Hybrid mixing videos it shows the EQ and compression I use on Kick and Bass. Have a marvelous time recording, many thanks Warren
Diego Gutiérrez The Case For More (And Different) Microphones And Preamps
Have you ever noticed how all the big studios you’ve ever been in (or seen in interviews) have racks of outboard preamps and massive mic lockers?
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Hey Warren! Thanks as always for the videos! Having a marvellous time with them! ;)
I'm curious as to the reasons/benefits of putting the compressor on an AUX track that busses to the bass track rather than putting it as an insert right on the bass track! Cheers!
Hi +tylercox2 Thanks very much for your kind words I really appreciate it! If there's multiple components of the bass track I bus them together and then EQ and compress as a whole. I hope that clarifies? Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren
+Produce Like A Pro thank you so much for the quick response. I apologize, I should have been more clear. I understand bussing a DI and Amp track to a single compressor but at around the 5:30 mark here you do something a little different. Your signal flow is bass>input to an aux that you put a compressor on> bus to bass track. I'm wondering why you would do that rather than going input straight to the bass track and putting the compressor as an insert right on that track. why the first aux track and the bus to the bass track? I hope that makes sense!! Thanks again! Cheers!
Hi +tylercox2 I completely understand now! When I'm recording I will record through the compressor so the audio has been recorded the way I want to hear it, if you are unsure of that of course you can just insert it on the track itself! I personally like to commit to the sound. Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren
Great Video. I have a Trace Elliot amp witch has three Di slots a Left and Right and a Pre EQ witch should i use for recording?
Hi Daniel Blackmore great question! Personally I would use the Pre EQ and have a pure sound you can use in your DAW, or you could use a separate DI if you have one and split it before the input to the amp for the purest signal. Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren
Thankyou that helped alot :) Produce Like A Pro
Hi Daniel Blackmore great! So glad to be able to help!! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren
found the song: Emree Franklin - Get you alone
it's up on soundcould
Hi +Zw1d Good stuff! I didn't do that version! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Thanks for sharing. How about quantise bass in PT, elastic audio generates artifects
LOL!
Had a T40 when the first came out back in the day :) Loved it.
Hi +mixc8 I love my T40!! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren
Great Video! But I was wondering why would you have a compressor, gate etc. on the way in (so you would not record it), when you also could do it afterwards...having all options!
I had one brand new in 1980. Waaaaaaaaaaaaay too heavy for live work so I sold it.
Hi +Sungodv Agreed! Really heavy but sounds amazing!! Happy New Year! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren
Hey Warren… thanks very much for our videos. I just realize that you use aux tracks to track instruments and then you send them to an input track. Where is the benefit of it? You could also set the compresor straight into the input track, or do i miss something?
Thanks!
I got the same question
Holy crap, a Peavey T-40! I used to play one of those about 10 million years ago. You're hard pressed to find a heavier bass, but it's sounded pretty damn meaty.
Snazzy T-40 Warren! Could you please do an in depth video on how side chain works.
Have a marvelous day. Cheers Mate!
Haha yes Paul Schmdit I love my T40!! I will definitely do a side chain video in the near future! Have a marvelous time recording, many thanks for your comment, I really appreciate it! Warren