The Bassist and Guitarist thread

[delb0y]

What interface are you using?

I use a Samson USB mic, which also has an instrument input. Pretty basic, but my recordings are never anything more than a bit of fun, so I'm not worried about building a fine recording set-up.

Sometime in the near-ish future I will need to consider what my live setup up will be, hence looking at some of the pre-amp / DI options to save carrying an amp around.

Derek

 

[Phil4000]

I use a Samson USB mic, which also has an instrument input. Pretty basic, but my recordings are never anything more than a bit of fun, so I'm not worried about building a fine recording set-up.

Sometime in the near-ish future I will need to consider what my live setup up will be, hence looking at some of the pre-amp / DI options to save carrying an amp around.

Derek

This is free, there's a bass amp in there. https://ikmultimedia.com/products/a...I2xkxXNx_DhQZ1a9unOHEi3jQR9PUemxmdsFnq1rAFSvo

You'd be best with an interface for it, this is a good basic one. https://www.thomann.co.uk/focusrite_scarlett_solo_3rd_gen.htm

Need to get a bass amp myself at some point, probably go for an Ampeg.

 

[delb0y]

This is free, there's a bass amp in there. https://ikmultimedia.com/products/a...I2xkxXNx_DhQZ1a9unOHEi3jQR9PUemxmdsFnq1rAFSvo

You'd be best with an interface for it, this is a good basic one. https://www.thomann.co.uk/focusrite_scarlett_solo_3rd_gen.htm

Need to get a bass amp myself at some point, probably go for an Ampeg.

Thanks Phil. I will have a look at the software.

Yes, Ampeg appeals to me, too. My preferred sounds is that late sixties soul sound. I've even just tried the sponge under the strings thing and it sounds great!

 

[Phil4000]

Thanks Phil. I will have a look at the software.

Yes, Ampeg appeals to me, too. My preferred sounds is that late sixties soul sound. I've even just tried the sponge under the strings thing and it sounds great!

I've used the Ampeg bass pack in Amplitube VST over a 20 year period, use an Ampeg amp profile in my Kemper. The latter is my go to for recording/practicing.

That's all you need, without upsetting the neighbors. I'd need a real bass amp for drummer levels though, wouldn't want to go through monitors. But would take my Helix Stomp out and use, with satisfaction.

We're spoiled for choice with recording nowadays, and you don't need to spend loads to get decent results.
I'd consider that Focusrite if I was starting out, they do a slightly more expensive latest version also. Thomann have a decent returns policy.

Sounds like I'm pushing a sale . Just really passionate about it, coming from the days of 4 track, this modern tech is remarkable. And you don't have to depend on band mates for your musical fix. I'm exploring drum machines at the moment...

 

[delb0y]

I tried download the Amplitude thing but can't get it to load in my old DAW. I have to use an old DAW as the newer ones have too much latency - I think they are so complex, with so many bells and whistles, that this old laptop can't handle them.

In it's standalone format the Amplitude app just sits there making a horrible noise out of my speakers even without my playing anything. I think it's just too complicated for me :-)

I will read the manual when I can face it...

 

[Phil4000]

I tried download the Amplitude thing but can't get it to load in my old DAW. I have to use an old DAW as the newer ones have too much latency - I think they are so complex, with so many bells and whistles, that this old laptop can't handle them.

In it's standalone format the Amplitude app just sits there making a horrible noise out of my speakers even without my playing anything. I think it's just too complicated for me :-)

I will read the manual when I can face it...

What OS and what DAW?

In your DAW, what do you have selected as your interface or soundcard?

 

[delb0y]

I use Sonar X1 LE, which is about 15 years old. I have downloaded the latest free Cakewalk DAW, but can only use it for single track recordings because of the latency issues.

I'm using Windows 11 and in my DAW I'd have no idea where to look for interface or soundcard - I have the microphone and headphones set to use my Samson USB mic, but other than that, no idea.

I did read the manual and then try using the Amplitude app on it's own - with no DAW, and no Samson USB, but everytime I opened Amplitude I just got a horrible growling / screeching noise from my laptop. Even when I plugged the headphones it the sound was still coming from the laptop speakers. It was all rather disconcerting.

I'm not very good with any of this, so I've deleted the app and the download software... It's all nice and peaceful again, now!

Plenty of time to go before I need to worry too much about tone anyway. I stil can't read bass clef in real time.

Derek

 

[Phil4000]

I use Sonar X1 LE, which is about 15 years old. I have downloaded the latest free Cakewalk DAW, but can only use it for single track recordings because of the latency issues.

I'm using Windows 11 and in my DAW I'd have no idea where to look for interface or soundcard - I have the microphone and headphones set to use my Samson USB mic, but other than that, no idea.

I did read the manual and then try using the Amplitude app on it's own - with no DAW, and no Samson USB, but everytime I opened Amplitude I just got a horrible growling / screeching noise from my laptop. Even when I plugged the headphones it the sound was still coming from the laptop speakers. It was all rather disconcerting.

I'm not very good with any of this, so I've deleted the app and the download software... It's all nice and peaceful again, now!

Plenty of time to go before I need to worry too much about tone anyway. I stil can't read bass clef in real time.

Derek

Best to use an external interface, like the one I linked. There's a small learning curve, but you get the hang of it.

If your laptop can run Win 11, you can record with it basically.

Anyway, most important thing is to keep on playing...

If you want to try a new DAW, check 'Reaper.' I've used it for 10 years now. Started with Cakewalk and Cubase, 20 years ago.

 

[Drago]

I use a Behringer interface, and not being especially pooter savvy stick with Audacity, which has itself been updated to Version 4 and is very simple but versatile.

 

[Phil4000]

I use an RME UC; bought it in '15 and have had no need to replace it.

I plug a Kemper into that, or use Neural DSP plugins.

Adam monitors.

 

[FrothNinja]

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Here's my 12" vinyl, also some 7" & CDs + Skids vinyl

 

[DRM]

View: https://youtu.be/FRoXKvD19Po

This seems to be doing the rounds at the minute, the fake bass player from Argentina, who is now known as Midi Vanilli ! his defence, apparently is he's not faking, when he is, oh and the Falklands are Argentinian, so just to make sure he doubles down & does 2 fake live streams.

View: https://youtu.be/FNriX18bQeI

even the Wings of Pegasus channel has proved he's a fake mime artist

View: https://youtu.be/aTSxJi4Gem4

What a plonker

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

@FrothNinja

I used to have the 7” singles/picture discs too, but l have no idea what l did with them