How are you guys tracking bass?

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Greg_L wrote: Thu Apr 30, 2020 12:35 pm This is my solo'd bass from the "I Can't Sleep" mix. It's dirtier than my usual bass tones but I think it sounds pretty cool. If I remember correctly, during this time period I was recording bass through a big daddy Ampeg SVT and 8x10 bass cab. Stock Fender P-Bass. I don't remember the mic....probably a 57 or an SM7b....about a foot off the cab. That's how I used to do it.

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Thanks [mention]WhiskeyJack[/mention] and sounds killer [mention]Greg_L[/mention]
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WhiskeyJack wrote: Thu Apr 30, 2020 12:54 pm

I want ot say that the free stock Amplitube Amp Sim porgram comes with one Bass Amp Sim. I can't remember for certain as it's been so long so i installed the free one.

And there is this too.

https://www.tseaudio.com/software/tseBOD

It's a free and it is supposed to have been modeled after a Sans Amp driver. I downloaded it about two years ago and never installed it so i am not sure how good it is.
This is less than 5 minutes of playing but I like it! I will definitely use this, thanks! I imagine this would sound a lot better with a decent bass performance and recorded a bit better, but this gives me an idea.
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liv_rong wrote: Thu Apr 30, 2020 7:16 pm
WhiskeyJack wrote: Thu Apr 30, 2020 12:54 pm

I want ot say that the free stock Amplitube Amp Sim porgram comes with one Bass Amp Sim. I can't remember for certain as it's been so long so i installed the free one.

And there is this too.

https://www.tseaudio.com/software/tseBOD

It's a free and it is supposed to have been modeled after a Sans Amp driver. I downloaded it about two years ago and never installed it so i am not sure how good it is.
This is less than 5 minutes of playing but I like it! I will definitely use this, thanks! I imagine this would sound a lot better with a decent bass performance and recorded a bit better, but this gives me an idea.
Shit that is not awful at all!!

What is on the solo tracks without the thing? Is that just DI?
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WhiskeyJack wrote: Thu Apr 30, 2020 7:29 pm
What is on the solo tracks without the thing? Is that just DI?
yeah DI with eq and compression
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liv_rong wrote: Thu Apr 30, 2020 7:16 pm

This is less than 5 minutes of playing but I like it! I will definitely use this, thanks! I imagine this would sound a lot better with a decent bass performance and recorded a bit better, but this gives me an idea.
I like bass test solo with thing.
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liv_rong wrote: Thu Apr 30, 2020 7:44 pm
WhiskeyJack wrote: Thu Apr 30, 2020 7:29 pm
What is on the solo tracks without the thing? Is that just DI?
yeah DI with eq and compression
Keep using the thing 👍👍👍
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WhiskeyJack wrote: Thu Apr 30, 2020 12:54 pm
https://www.tseaudio.com/software/tseBOD

It's a free and it is supposed to have been modeled after a Sans Amp driver. I downloaded it about two years ago and never installed it so i am not sure how good it is.
The BOD is pretty good, I've used it several times but using a BDI21 is better and micing an amp is FAR better.
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rayc wrote: Fri May 01, 2020 6:18 am
WhiskeyJack wrote: Thu Apr 30, 2020 12:54 pm
https://www.tseaudio.com/software/tseBOD

It's a free and it is supposed to have been modeled after a Sans Amp driver. I downloaded it about two years ago and never installed it so i am not sure how good it is.
The BOD is pretty good, I've used it several times but using a BDI21 is better and micing an amp is FAR better.
That is entirely why i haven't used it ray. I have a little bass rig and decentish mic for it i may as well use it and so far ive liked it more than any sim ive used. I still can pin down the rattle in the cabinet but it sounds ok at the volume i have it set at now.
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Hofner > Vox T25 (all settings at 0 except gain obviously) > MXL 4000 mic about 2 feet away positioned at the center of the cone.
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DI with a Sansamp like a neanderthal
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