sub bass?

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sjlowy
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sub bass?

Post by sjlowy » Mon Feb 07, 2011 8:56 pm

Hey guys,

I'm trying to make a sub bass sound that's one note to play throughout one of my tracks. Something really low and boomy. I know I definitely want to put a side chain on it(?). Four on the floor. Any ideas as to how to make this happen?

much thanks

seattletruth
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Re: sub bass?

Post by seattletruth » Mon Feb 07, 2011 10:28 pm

Use operator and a sine or saw wave (whichever suites your fancy). might want a low pass filter on it (can do that right in operator) then put the compression on and side chain it.

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Re: sub bass?

Post by sans soleil » Mon Feb 07, 2011 10:39 pm

keep in mind that a filter won't do much to a sine wave, though...

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Re: sub bass?

Post by ARDJ » Mon Feb 07, 2011 10:44 pm

almost always a sinewave

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Re: sub bass?

Post by seattletruth » Tue Feb 08, 2011 1:19 am

sans soleil wrote:keep in mind that a filter won't do much to a sine wave, though...

That's not true. I know that in theory, a pure sine wave should have no harmonic overtones... but in reality.. A low pass filter gets rid of unwanted high pitch sounds (especially the click that tends to come with the attack).

And I agree, sine wave is almost purely used for the sub. Thats all i use. :D

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