PublishedHal Leonard Pub Co, February 2021 |
ISBN9781540024909 |
FormatSoftcover, 112 pages |
Bass, along with drums, provide the rhythmic foundation in so many genres of music from pop, to hip-hop, to world music. Yet getting a great bass sound is difficult, because it can't be buried in the mix but it can't take over, either. This book, written in a clear, practical, non-intimidating style, covers how to get great electric bass recordings. Topics include:
Getting the sound right at the source (tuning, truss rod, pickup adjustment, cables, "touch " and more)
Miking bass amps, using bass with direct boxes, getting the most out of bass amp sims
How to apply effects without losing the low end
Parallel effects with bass, optimizing the bass sound with dynamics and EQ during the mix
Bass considerations when mixing for vinyl
And even how to double electric bass - easily - with synth bass
In additional to useful technical information on obtaining great bass sounds, How to Record and Mix Electric Bass also covers artistic topics as well - how bass can best contribute to arrangements, editing bass parts in recording software, and interacting with drums to tighten the rhythm section. Fully illustrated and with "tech talk" sidebars to give details on selected topics for those who want to know "why" as well as "how " How to Record and Mix Electric Bass gives the lowdown on how to have bass fit into the low end.
