Synth Reviewer Discovers Electric Basses EXIST! EXPOSING THE SCAM!

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  • Опубликовано: 31 мар 2024
  • The First Real Review of the Electric Bass. Come at me @Davie504 @DannySapko
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  • @M1k1haus
    @M1k1haus 2 месяца назад +33

    It's all fun until one of the oscillators snaps.

  • @jamesbond339
    @jamesbond339 2 месяца назад +28

    I have no idea how you kept a straight face while recording this. I want the two hours of bloopers and outtakes

  • @theOtherNism
    @theOtherNism 2 месяца назад +6

    Seems like an interesting replacement for a TB-303.

    • @robinr22
      @robinr22 2 месяца назад

      😂
      So, in 2045 we'll be buying original basses for £5k while Behringer pump out "Behsays" for £90?

  • @ToyKeeper
    @ToyKeeper 2 месяца назад +14

    Spot-on review. They won't be selling many of these. It doesn't even have patch recall!

    • @MidlifeSynthesist
      @MidlifeSynthesist  2 месяца назад +1

      😂😂😂 i forgot to mention that!! #nomorebass

  • @countyfair74
    @countyfair74 2 месяца назад +4

    I went to the Bass Pro Shop and I couldn't find those.

  • @michaelkeefer4293
    @michaelkeefer4293 2 месяца назад +13

    I have several of those electric bass instruments. A couple of them are extra weird because they have 5 voices instead of the common 4 voices. Most of mine come with more than two knobs and even a switch or two to modify the tone, plus I have some that even have two oscillators per voice! Also, I built an outboard modular system that I can control with my feet that gives my bass instruments far more range, voices, sounds and effects including a whole plethora of LFO effects. But what really gets my goat, is that with all this range and capabilities everyone still seems to want me to just "stay in my lane" (whatever that means?!) and produce common sterile electric bass tones! And worse yet, they only want me to play the chord roots and co-ordinate simple sequences with the drummer! These people have absolutely no imagination! Oh, and they also keep mentioning something about making people's butts shake, which I don't completely understand.

    • @MidlifeSynthesist
      @MidlifeSynthesist  2 месяца назад +2

      😂😂😂😂 this was excellent🙌🏻🙌🏻

  • @andrewdoucet3029
    @andrewdoucet3029 2 месяца назад +4

    If this were the first episode of a series, I would watch it. The tone of this is just right. Well done!

  • @krazywabbit
    @krazywabbit 2 месяца назад +6

    I’m just here for the comments 😁

  • @EUZRMUSIC
    @EUZRMUSIC 2 месяца назад +1

    BLOWN AWAY! That was such a great idea for a video! I loved it!!! You have been one of my top 3 or 4 synthtubers for a long time but this was a WONDERFUL surprise to see something done in a completely new and unique way. It isn't just for laughs, either. It is also for our ego, because we know that synths are the best instruments there are and I would LOVE, LOVE, LOVE to see this concept taken further. From now on, all instruments should be expected to live up to normal, modern expectations for SYNTHS! Suck on that, oboe!

  • @nkozi
    @nkozi 2 месяца назад +1

    My first synth was actually one of the offshoots of the prototype models, the "Double" or "Contra" bass. Super weird input methods on that; You could more easily reference sequences by writing or printing them out so the pathways didn't lose step, but you had to hold the FCOs vertically due to the size and shape of it, and it used this kind of hyper-analog exciter to FM the strings? That or you had to use 2 fingers per-string for a simple AD envelope. Oh and if you used long articulations you were reduced to duophony, and a 1/4" output was a PAID addon!! Insane!!

  • @willdhaggard
    @willdhaggard 2 месяца назад +7

    I just checked, and there's no Decksaver for it either. I don't take a synth seriously unless it has a Decksaver.

  • @victorslab
    @victorslab 2 месяца назад +2

    On startup, every oscillator needs to be manually tuned. On top of that, the oscillators often go out of tune while playing. For some reason, each one seems to tune completely independently, and can cause real headaches when performing live.

    • @MidlifeSynthesist
      @MidlifeSynthesist  2 месяца назад

      No oscillator sync is criminal!

    • @dougelick8397
      @dougelick8397 2 месяца назад

      Worse than that, their sound degrades over time and sometimes they flat out break. Just touching them with your fingers wears them out. Don't get me started about humidity!

  • @morismateljan6458
    @morismateljan6458 2 месяца назад +2

    ‚I love that weird synth as is, no LFOs or sequencers. But it's hopelessly paraphonic. Pitch bending individual notes is cool though. Oh and you can boil the oscillators in water to change the waveform.

    • @MidlifeSynthesist
      @MidlifeSynthesist  2 месяца назад

      It’s the best!❤️❤️❤️ gotta try that boiled oscillator waveshaping!

  • @georgesabi-aad8176
    @georgesabi-aad8176 2 месяца назад +4

    4 voice polyphony only? For this size? Who would take this on the road?! Preposterous

    • @MidlifeSynthesist
      @MidlifeSynthesist  2 месяца назад +1

      Lol, I mean, it doesn’t even fit in my backpack!! What gives??

  • @alvaroapablaza5471
    @alvaroapablaza5471 2 месяца назад +4

    I bet this odd instrument is going straight to bad gear. excellent and refreshing stuff my friend.

    • @MidlifeSynthesist
      @MidlifeSynthesist  2 месяца назад

      Thanks so much for watching my friend!❤️❤️

  • @rafaelg2241
    @rafaelg2241 2 месяца назад +3

    3 weeks only? It took me 4 months to program this Hysteria sequence in my brain !

    • @MidlifeSynthesist
      @MidlifeSynthesist  2 месяца назад

      The sequence is still glitchy AF though😂 have to keep programming it😜

  • @MyReasonToPlay
    @MyReasonToPlay 2 месяца назад +3

    Sub 37 is definitely a better choice!

  • @JeffHopkinsMusic
    @JeffHopkinsMusic 2 месяца назад +2

    Entertaining April upload. Thank you. Lock picking lawyer sets the bar, but this tickles me still. 😂🎉

    • @MidlifeSynthesist
      @MidlifeSynthesist  2 месяца назад

      ❤️❤️ happy you enjoyed it!!!🙌🏻🙌🏻

  • @zurlocker1
    @zurlocker1 2 месяца назад +1

    As a bass player, I found this hilarious! Thank you for keeping it real.

  • @InnerVisions68
    @InnerVisions68 2 месяца назад +1

    That’s a pretty, passive Squier

  • @fridosteffers891
    @fridosteffers891 2 месяца назад

    Like always, great vid! Very entertaining!

  • @jacobastevens
    @jacobastevens 2 месяца назад +4

    I've got Bass Gas.

  • @igordemelocoelho2272
    @igordemelocoelho2272 2 месяца назад +1

    I used to own one with a three knobs multimode filter that allows me to select LP, BP and HP, but unfortunately lacks a resonance knob. And also comes with pitch bend that can reach 2 semitones down (not up) on the lower "oscillator". (Ibanez SR3000)

  • @kaitlyn__L
    @kaitlyn__L Месяц назад

    I love this. Especially the part about the sequencer, and wishing it had an app. God I love basses.

  • @samprock
    @samprock 2 месяца назад +1

    What do you mean I can not play it with a mouse!? 😂 ….. or can’t I?
    You finally explained why I only play one string on any polyphonytar - I like mono synths, haha
    Random delete function! ❤

  • @bubuAudio
    @bubuAudio 2 месяца назад

    I just bought my first analog bass guitar synth a few days ago on Thomann . This video is right on time !!
    waiting for it to be delivered 😍
    It's a Squier ! I was told Fender released some pretty analog gear since the beginning.
    As of the sequencer... well, I hope it comes with a complete User Guide 🤣

  • @sinewaymusic
    @sinewaymusic 2 месяца назад

    The sequencer is so over the top overcomplicated, I don't know what they were thinking! 😂

  • @wren23_bass-synths
    @wren23_bass-synths 2 месяца назад +3

    I think the problem with bass that I solved is that you need to be fretless. That's the answer my friend. After going fretless 25 years ago, I never had those problems again.

    • @MidlifeSynthesist
      @MidlifeSynthesist  2 месяца назад +1

      Hmmm… so you’re saying I should buy MORE basses?🤔 interesting

    • @wren23_bass-synths
      @wren23_bass-synths 2 месяца назад +1

      @@MidlifeSynthesistof course! The answer is always more basses! 😁

  • @OttoMilde
    @OttoMilde 2 месяца назад

    Brilliant😂❤️
    I would love to hear your thoughts on the generative aspects of bass-sequencing.

  • @eti313
    @eti313 2 месяца назад +1

    Pro-tip: has great sustain when run through a pitch-to-midi or pitch-to-cv converter. Much better than a so-called "electric guitar."

  • @CincinnatiBeats
    @CincinnatiBeats 2 месяца назад

    I love that you pronounce the instrument's name correctly. I know several people who use these in their bands (must hate themselves) and call them "base".

  • @g3cd
    @g3cd Месяц назад

    Sounds like an ad for something Teenage Engineering would do - at 1/10th of the size and twice the price.

  • @dustyaudio
    @dustyaudio 2 месяца назад

    Re: MPE, don’t be afraid to try drumsticks or violin bows too. Pretty expressive imo…
    As a bass player who took a synth/sampler detour for a bit, this is perfect in every way. Thank you for explaining this obscure instrument to the masses.

  • @paulheartsongs
    @paulheartsongs 2 месяца назад +1

    A great video on any day of the year!

  • @thomp9054
    @thomp9054 2 месяца назад +2

    Very educational.
    Have you ever heard of the drum set?

  • @fivestringraal
    @fivestringraal 2 месяца назад +1

    Good tongue in cheek. One word to end the discussion - ARTICULATION. STRING- vs KEY control? If i want the real me to come out, i'll take STRING control all day. Best of luck.

  • @remyvegamedia
    @remyvegamedia 2 месяца назад +1

    I love this commentary. Haha. Really puts into perspective all of the times I bitch about missing features in samplers and DAWs hahaha. We really do this. When I made the shift from sample based producing to piano/keys honestly a lot of the points behind the satire are things I realized about just how different live playing is from the mindset of sequencing.

  • @felderup
    @felderup 2 месяца назад

    it's pre-midi, takes a converter box called a DI and all you get from that is a line level audio out, same kind of thing you get from the synths.

  • @-fretless
    @-fretless 2 месяца назад

    a standout musthave feature of this thing is that it is made to be played like those 80s keytars - how posin' lovely! 😁
    furthermore i heard there's some real ancient ones out there that are supposed to be played without electricity and even standing UPRIGHT - DIG THAT!! 🤣
    i mean which synth guy has got a microphone at his disposal? seriously ... 🤔❓

  • @kaktakovoi81
    @kaktakovoi81 2 месяца назад

    You made my morning! Part about sequencer)))

  • @leestanford2452
    @leestanford2452 Месяц назад +1

    Good job with the muse bassline

    • @MidlifeSynthesist
      @MidlifeSynthesist  Месяц назад

      Thanks so much! I´m trying to get it right at realtime speed! Wish me luck lol!

  • @GaryHayes
    @GaryHayes 2 месяца назад +1

    Any idea where you can buy one of those 'brain app' things? Also do you get them with more memory card slots?

    • @MidlifeSynthesist
      @MidlifeSynthesist  2 месяца назад

      I actually seem to be losing storage space as the years go by! Pretty janky OS if you ask me! If you find a place to buy more memory please share!

  • @Turtlpwr
    @Turtlpwr 2 месяца назад

    This is the kind of April fools video we need. Thank you for not doing the “durr durr im quitting never mind APRIL FOOLS” crap.

  • @benjaminwarner2667
    @benjaminwarner2667 2 месяца назад

    This was so incredibly well done.

  • @pvcalarco
    @pvcalarco 2 месяца назад +1

    Loved this!

  • @ivn414
    @ivn414 2 месяца назад

    Look, I understand the point about the battery, but those usually have more knobs, hence making it a better MIDI device!

  • @sarundayo
    @sarundayo 2 месяца назад +1

    It's that time of the year again 😂

  • @chinidadian
    @chinidadian 2 месяца назад

    Brilliant!!

  • @ingreynelg
    @ingreynelg 2 месяца назад

    This is awesome!!!

  • @hotsoupmouth
    @hotsoupmouth 2 месяца назад

    This is my favorite synth review ever.
    Also, I bought an electric bass recently and it’s so much freaking fun.

  • @noisetheorem
    @noisetheorem 2 месяца назад +2

    My 14 year old just decided to take up bass. I will send this to him. I suspect he will never forgive me.

  • @darrylnemetz
    @darrylnemetz 2 месяца назад +1

    To think how much greater James Jamerson would have been on a cheap synth ...

  • @LB-pp7pu
    @LB-pp7pu 2 месяца назад

    10/10 genial, love this video!

  • @G4Nazarener
    @G4Nazarener 2 месяца назад +1

    I bought one and tried to play it, but it always fell off my keyboard stand.

  • @ilovecatsandsynths9702
    @ilovecatsandsynths9702 2 месяца назад

    It doesn’t have much sound tweaking either. No envelopes (well, those b-ass oscillators seem to have a quick attack and a slow decay envelope built-in), no LFO, no resonant filter, not even a garbage reverb chip built in. Not even a postage-stamp sized LCD to name your patches!
    Do you find the oscillators go out of tune too?

  • @neil___lien
    @neil___lien 2 месяца назад +1

    Hilarious!!! I'll take that Squier off you if you can't find a use for it! It's out of my budget and i love to play (not in bands obviously, they do not need bass players..)

    • @MidlifeSynthesist
      @MidlifeSynthesist  2 месяца назад +1

      I’m taking that red devil with me to the grave!!! Thanks so much for watching!😂🙌🏻🙌🏻

  • @meneerjansen00
    @meneerjansen00 2 месяца назад

    Fascinating. 😉

  • @JamesBermingham
    @JamesBermingham 2 месяца назад +2

    Video of the year
    I get me one ye sir-ee

  • @vladkhripunov9539
    @vladkhripunov9539 2 месяца назад +1

    this is great, thank you

  • @screamingstrings76
    @screamingstrings76 2 месяца назад +2

    best bass I ever had, i had to throw back in the river because it was too vintage

  • @CrunchyMusic
    @CrunchyMusic 2 месяца назад +1

    Well done, sir.

  • @bryanbytes
    @bryanbytes 2 месяца назад

    lol, this is how I started out my January

  • @oldunclemick
    @oldunclemick 2 месяца назад +1

    You can't get much more digital than this 👍

  • @manuelneztic
    @manuelneztic 2 месяца назад +1

    Cierto, es un instrumento muy limitado, ningún musico serio se aventuraría a usarlo en sus producciones, ojalá hicieran la version en modulo.

    • @MidlifeSynthesist
      @MidlifeSynthesist  2 месяца назад +1

      Jajajja asi es!! Un instrumento que seguramente nunca se hará popular😜 abrazo grande y gracias por ver el video!

  • @grayshadowglade
    @grayshadowglade 2 месяца назад +1

    Hmmm.... the Snark Side is strong with this one... 🙂

  • @JohnSmithiuyytw
    @JohnSmithiuyytw 2 месяца назад

    Very good :)

  • @JorbLovesGear
    @JorbLovesGear 2 месяца назад +1

    WOW no undo?? NO SONG MODE? bruh when will we get real features

    • @MidlifeSynthesist
      @MidlifeSynthesist  2 месяца назад

      😂😂😂exactly!!! Like, how is anyone supposed to make any MUSIC ON THIS??😜

  • @mimikova390
    @mimikova390 2 месяца назад +1

    OMG, I laughed at almost all of your dad jokes. Great stuff.

    • @MidlifeSynthesist
      @MidlifeSynthesist  2 месяца назад +1

      Lol! Thanks for watching and joining in the silliness!!❤️

    • @mimikova390
      @mimikova390 2 месяца назад +1

      @@MidlifeSynthesist Just finished a stress-relieving jam. Been having a ton of fun with the Qu bit Data bender this evening. Now I am unplugging everything to protect it from coming storms. I watch your videos often but will fade back to lurker mode. I hope Davie 504 sees this one. Be well.

  • @aminahmed2220
    @aminahmed2220 2 месяца назад

    What a fantastic video have a wonderful day ❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊

  • @stubrakon9683
    @stubrakon9683 2 месяца назад +1

    I have one of these "B ass" things too. I thought it was just an ornament. No idea it was 4 voice occultation thing? My wife calls it a "DCD" that's, dust collecting device.
    She keeps saying I have a DCD problem and need to get out more😃 thanks for Intel on old analogue vco thing anyway 😎😎😎👍👍👍

  • @kierenmoore3236
    @kierenmoore3236 2 месяца назад

    You didn’t hold onto the Pro 3? Why not?

  • @jon_gee
    @jon_gee 2 месяца назад +1

    lol E#? Big love 😂😂

    • @MidlifeSynthesist
      @MidlifeSynthesist  2 месяца назад +1

      LOL!😂 big love back brother!

    • @jon_gee
      @jon_gee 2 месяца назад +1

      @@MidlifeSynthesistthank you for bringing your heart and soul to your channel. Love your work. This one tops it! 🪬

  • @Mc13adGe12
    @Mc13adGe12 2 месяца назад +1

    Great👏😅

  • @synthseeker
    @synthseeker 2 месяца назад +3

    Lulz. I feel seen.

  • @patrickhowes5833
    @patrickhowes5833 2 месяца назад

    Genius!

  • @shaneturner9336
    @shaneturner9336 2 месяца назад

    GREAT April fools video haha !

  • @thefrankly
    @thefrankly 2 месяца назад

    I 100 percent support this pivot to bass. Is that your first instrument?

  • @DawlessHouseMusic
    @DawlessHouseMusic 2 месяца назад +1

    This is the funniest thing ever if you're a nerd.

  • @ramilv739
    @ramilv739 2 месяца назад +1

    I bet another Teenage Engineering idea

  • @jeffryarchambeau5441
    @jeffryarchambeau5441 2 месяца назад +1

    Something very fishy indeed!

  • @lsfire3489
    @lsfire3489 2 месяца назад

    where is the button where i can block all videos from 1st of april

    • @MidlifeSynthesist
      @MidlifeSynthesist  2 месяца назад +1

      Maybe watch netflix instead of youtube today?🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @thelantern9075
    @thelantern9075 2 месяца назад +1

    Lol. 👍 electronic music deserves more... musicians. 😊

  • @PINGOtheDISMEMBERED
    @PINGOtheDISMEMBERED 2 месяца назад

    ahahahahahaha, well played bro!

  • @seanseuffert9623
    @seanseuffert9623 2 месяца назад +1

    Amazing😂

  • @thomashoffend4299
    @thomashoffend4299 2 месяца назад

    Now I have GAS for a BASS! 😏

  • @matsfrommusic
    @matsfrommusic 2 месяца назад +1

    Great :D

  • @alexsmart5452
    @alexsmart5452 2 месяца назад +1

    Those bassassis(plural?) 'random delete' is a virus within the instruments coding and will affect the entire system. It can even affect the system retroactively.
    Best stick with proven instruments that actual rhythm can be sequenced. Like a good monophonic synth.
    Plus those things cause, like oh my god totally grody calluses on your fingertips. People who play them are almost as weird as Acoustic drummers. Yuck.

  • @pozitivitymusic
    @pozitivitymusic 2 месяца назад +1

    🐠⭐️👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • @EdEditz
    @EdEditz 2 месяца назад +1

    Hmmm not exactly Eurorack friendly. Doesn't even have CV inputs. There's no future in it.

    • @MidlifeSynthesist
      @MidlifeSynthesist  2 месяца назад +1

      Damn shame, it had potential

    • @ilovecatsandsynths9702
      @ilovecatsandsynths9702 2 месяца назад

      What? No MIDI *OR* CV on this thing? Maybe it has the old Roland DCB or something??

  • @DerekPower
    @DerekPower 2 месяца назад +1

    What a ba$$$

  • @stefanhoffmann2748
    @stefanhoffmann2748 2 месяца назад +1

    🤣🤣🤣 very entertaining ...

  • @zachshipstead5247
    @zachshipstead5247 2 месяца назад +1

    bassed

  • @TheBroDotTV
    @TheBroDotTV 2 месяца назад +1

    Haha genius 😂

  • @davidsanfeliumarco9664
    @davidsanfeliumarco9664 2 месяца назад +1

    😂

  • @ilikelittlebikes
    @ilikelittlebikes 2 месяца назад +1

    lol

  • @tttddk
    @tttddk 2 месяца назад +1

    what does BoBeats think of this useless primitive non-instrument not made for someone as smart as HE ?

    • @MidlifeSynthesist
      @MidlifeSynthesist  2 месяца назад

      Bo is severely allergic to stringed instruments 😅

  • @qpasas
    @qpasas 2 месяца назад

    dave504 will be very upset with you if he hear this review xDD

  • @symbiat0
    @symbiat0 2 месяца назад

    Every time someone talks to me about my bass I feel like pretending I’m Paul Rudd in I Love You Man: “I slappa da bass man !” 😂 ruclips.net/video/OO0zDOhhaSw/видео.htmlsi=ZUMaLSiAXykrbREk

  • @jaderington
    @jaderington 2 месяца назад +1

    This spoilt ol Boomer has got every bit of new kit going....

  • @williambierwerth4524
    @williambierwerth4524 2 месяца назад +1

    Think you really went fishing with this....