Hey man! I use the flange technique if I want the bass to sound extra gnarly and grindy. I use this technique if I want it to cut through in a more transparent fashion. Sometimes I utilize both at the same time...it all depends on the source material and the mood I'm in that day lol.
I’ve seen a lot of videos that are a variation of this technique and my only complaint is why not seek out a compromise to where the bass track sounds great alone and in a mix? There are a ton of bands and engineers that record distorted bass tracks that sound fantastic soloed and in the context of the band. Your technique definitely works for the bass as a supporting instrument, but I love hearing recordings that heavily feature the bass as a more musical component.
This is a technique that I utilize only when the genre of music and mix calls for it. I do love it, but there are mixes where all I use is the bass amp on it's own....especially in less heavy genres. Just another useful tool to have in your mixing toolbox.
I perfer put a hi-pass filter before amp FX. I think the lowend will take that headroom(?) of crispy sound in mid to high range. I think pre-filter that could make crispy sound more "pure".
Thanks for watching dude! Watch starting here: 8:15 That's where I do the A/B comparison in this video. The purpose of the DI is for the bass to cut through the entire mix in context. If the bass were to play in solo, I'd more often than not automate the DI track out.
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Wow man!
You seem to be addressing everything that I have been on the hunt for for years!
Amazing work!
I don’t understand why you only have so little followers. Your videos are awesome helpful entertaining and I learn every time
Thanks so much for watching dude and I'm glad you're digging the content!
Thank you for taking the time to show this. Definitely a game changer for my bass tracks.
My pleasure!
Dual compression is absolutely critical for getting a killer post amp/sim tone. Nice work as usual bud.
Thanks Leroy!
Neat demonstration Bobby!!!
Thanks man!
The video I was Waiting for!!!
What about those drum symbals!? Wow! Killer tone!
Thanks for the great tips! I'm in the middle of a particularly complex mix, and the bass needed something extra to cut through! 🤘
Anytime Connor!
Very useful, fast and clear. No unnecessary shit practiced. You got my sub.
So so sick my gosh
Thanks Stevie!
@@FrightboxRecording no, no no THANK YOUUU
Great video Bobby, just a quick question is this instead of using bass grind with the flange that you did a while back
Hey man! I use the flange technique if I want the bass to sound extra gnarly and grindy. I use this technique if I want it to cut through in a more transparent fashion. Sometimes I utilize both at the same time...it all depends on the source material and the mood I'm in that day lol.
@@FrightboxRecording cool, think I'll give this a try although all my bass is DI lol
@@leearmitage It works just as well even if the "bass amp" track is an amp sim.
@@FrightboxRecording cool I'll give this a try
Nice!
I’ve seen a lot of videos that are a variation of this technique and my only complaint is why not seek out a compromise to where the bass track sounds great alone and in a mix? There are a ton of bands and engineers that record distorted bass tracks that sound fantastic soloed and in the context of the band. Your technique definitely works for the bass as a supporting instrument, but I love hearing recordings that heavily feature the bass as a more musical component.
This is a technique that I utilize only when the genre of music and mix calls for it. I do love it, but there are mixes where all I use is the bass amp on it's own....especially in less heavy genres. Just another useful tool to have in your mixing toolbox.
I perfer put a hi-pass filter before amp FX. I think the lowend will take that headroom(?) of crispy sound in mid to high range. I think pre-filter that could make crispy sound more "pure".
You're a Master!!!
Thanks for watching Rob!
Loved it, but it would be great just hearing the bass itself, without the other instruments. Anyway, your videos are really instructive.
Glad to hear that. Thanks so much for watching dude!
I like your videos, but you should consider doing more A/B so we can actually hear the difference with and without the DI...
Thanks for watching dude! Watch starting here: 8:15 That's where I do the A/B comparison in this video. The purpose of the DI is for the bass to cut through the entire mix in context. If the bass were to play in solo, I'd more often than not automate the DI track out.
I'm talking about actual A/B, muting and unmuting instantly so we actually here what the DI brings to the sound
@@clapiotteunik I'll keep that in mind, dude!
Is bass amp an actual amp?
no, that's a track assigned to a bass amp, captured with a microphone. (re20, beta52,d6)
“Let’s check it out”
*bass inaudible*