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"...