writing basslines

[jonev]

im into producing house music but always get stuck on the bassline anything i come up with always sounds naff and robotic im a relative beginner how many notes should be in a typical bassline and what note lengths should be used any tips would be greatly appreciated

[Jekblad]

hey man,

step away from your computer. sing a bassline. record the audio for reference. Load a VST and figure out the notes. PLay from yer heart

[ChiDJ]

House Music basslines are not defined by the number of notes. It's all about the funk and the feel bro!

Listen to some Moto Blanco, G-Cavelle Project.

Groovy funky Bass Bro! Hear it, copy it and take it to the left!


Tod

[Rinsemeister]

Yo!

Feel your pain

It's not how many notes but whether the notes convey the "beef".

I would also say that you need to separate the notes of the bass-line, not too much legato.
Another point to take into consideration is using the "pitch-wheel" sparingly to give a human (ish) feel to it.

There are loadsa things you might want to do BUT you need to be more specific.

I'm subscribing to this post because I would be interested in what our more experienced forum members have to say

Z.

[nuxnamon]

hey man,

step away from your computer. sing a bassline. record the audio for reference. Load a VST and figure out the notes. PLay from yer heart

wow.. never thought about that way.. i guess i can sing into melodyne, and it can tell me what notes I am singing and export midi into ableton.. genius..

[Jekblad]

melodyne ftw!!

that makes it way easier