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Re: Live Bass processing
Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2013 9:07 pm
by boderekstits
Scotty Danger wrote:If you get that Sansamp, run it direct to your interface and then load a cab sim on the track. That should be all you need, except maybe some cleanup EQ and/or a compressor in the mixing stage. Don't load a full amp sim, just the cabinet, the sansamp acts at the amp head.
I record my bass straight into my Apogee Duet 2, then load up Ableton's cab simulator and the Waves bass compressor (I forget the name, RenMaxx bundle though). I'm getting a neve-style preamp tonight though, hoping that really adds some flavor to the bass (Fender Mustang or Precision).
I have all my instruments running through my Mackie 1402 VLZ, then that runs into my interface (M-Audio Firewire 410).
So it go = Bass > DI Box > Mixer > interface.
Thanks for those tips, i'll try it out.
Re: Live Bass processing
Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2013 9:28 pm
by boderekstits
i put a snippet of the song i'm working on regarding this bass sound on my soundcloud page
here's the link:
https://soundcloud.com/derekrusso/live-bass
if anyone wants to listen for a sec and give any constructive criticism regarding the bass sound I would very much appreciate it.
Re: Live Bass processing
Posted: Wed Mar 13, 2013 6:44 am
by boderekstits
thanks everyone for chiming in on this thread. so just to recap as i'm finally picking up a sansamp this week:
bass -> sansamp driver -> mackie -> m-audio interface -> guitar rig ->compressor (and EQ just before it if needed).
GR acts as the cab sim correct?
Re: Live Bass processing
Posted: Wed Mar 13, 2013 8:27 am
by re:dream
rap masta rj wrote: there's a thin line between phat and unpleasant.
word
Re: Live Bass processing
Posted: Wed Mar 13, 2013 11:23 am
by h3rtz
there's an ampeg emulating plugin by IK.
my brother whos a pro bassist is using it getting real dope bass sounds.
just for the record: i am recommending it although i hate that company