Funky Basslines

[acidchild]

I see this is all based mostly on a software angle, but what about hardware? I've thought about creating a bassline using a softsynth, then sampling it...and running it thru my compressor. Basslines throw me for a loop also.

[auditory hallucinations]

Hardware wise I use either my Juno 60 or tb 303 for bass. The problem with the 303 is that it can sound a bit manic, unless you spend some time getting the pattern to sit right. But yeh when it does sound good, it sounds really good…if you know what I mean.

The Juno does some fantastic bass though, it's so hands on - I just love it. The subs you can get from that synth are incredible, really warm and fat. Seeing as you can pick them up for about £250, they're an excellent investment for someone looking to get some hardware bass.

I then run the audio of those thru a filterbank, just to grunge it up a bit…which works a treat.

Sorry if this is stating the obvious, but I've come to the conclusion recently that one of the most important factors in a funky bassline is actually the spaces between the notes, rather than the sound itself.

Oh, what's your favourite bassline? Mine has to be Planetary Assualt Systems "Booster"...

[acidchild]

Speaking of Junos, i keep forgetting i now have an SH-32! Which does some damn good Junos, really. The 303 def good for bass, but it's so hard to just let it sit there and NOT touch it=o]

[heavy beats]

i've always been a fan of the vb-1 bass guitar vst in cubase. the novation a station is cool too.

[sash]

Oh, what's your favourite bassline? Mine has to be Planetary Assualt Systems "Booster"...

That 'are you jackin' track on dave clarke's world service techno cd. It's like thick liquid creamy acid or something....