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Your Favorite Basslines / The Fight Against Oompa-itis
Ever heard to the intro of a new trance track and said, "Is that the only bassline so-and-so could have used here?" I'm talking specifically about oompa-oompa in A. You know, rest-note-rest-note in 8ths, the old hard house standard.
To me, the most rollin' tracks have growling, unique basslines; even if they're one-noters. Lange - Drifting Away (Original Mix) has a good one. Or Marco V-Godd (Original Mix).
What are some of your favorite basslines?
Let us find a cure for Oompa-itis! It's an epidemic!
Disclaimer: Yes, I do like that oompa bassline when it's mixed nicely with delay and other lines and such. But sometimes enough is enough!
Apr-30-2002 04:21
Joi Lamusic
Supreme tranceaddict
Registered: Jan 2002
Location: Helsinki
Umhh.... Stupid question over here, but I gotta make it: what is oompa bassline? I really didn't get that "rest-note-rest-note in 8ths"
Apr-30-2002 07:36
Passiva
Ava Mea / Syndique
Registered: Jan 2002
Location: Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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All rhythm evolves around a kick...
Apr-30-2002 10:49
Joi Lamusic
Supreme tranceaddict
Registered: Jan 2002
Location: Helsinki
Pjotr G, that was a great advice about bass-lines!! Thanks alot
If there are some other, please let me know I really know only that kick-bass-kick-bass, and now taht what Pjotr told As U see, I am only beginner who is eager to learn more and more
Apr-30-2002 13:53
McBigMac
Senior tranceaddict
Registered: Mar 2002
Location: Insane Asylum
There is also the
"running bassline"
X---X---X---X--- Kick
xxXxxxXxxxXxxxXx Small x= the octave youd normally use for a bass. Big X=one octave higher.
Then u can variate by
xxXxXxXxxxXxXxXx or
xxXXxxXxxxXxXxXx etc etc etc
Another common one:
X---X---X---X--- Kick
--X--X----X--X-- Bass.
The gouryella Style Ferry one:
-xXx-xXx-xXx-xXx (Same as before big X is one octave higher than the little x)
-xxz-xxz-xxz-xxz Z being an octave lower than the little X
course u can exchange the z with x, or the x with big X and z with little x, endless possibilities!
i could go on about this, its just about experimenting ;-D
Hope you guys understand lol
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Apr-30-2002 15:48
Taz
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Registered: Mar 2002
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quote:
Originally posted by Joi Lamusic
Umhh.... Stupid question over here, but I gotta make it: what is oompa bassline? I really didn't get that "rest-note-rest-note in 8ths"
To clear all confusion, yes I meant kick-BASS-kick-BASS. Ishkur called it oompa-oompa first anyway.
Or in step-sequencer lingo:
kick X---X---X---X---
bass --X---X---X---X-
Apr-30-2002 16:04
Joi Lamusic
Supreme tranceaddict
Registered: Jan 2002
Location: Helsinki
McBigMac thanks about that little bass "tutorial" It was great help!!!
Apr-30-2002 17:12
Mr.Mystery
Static Guru
Registered: Dec 2001
Location: Vantaa
I always try to create a different bassline than the basic 4/4 bass.
You only need a few variations here and there to make the tune stand out from the crowd.
Come to think of it - none of my very favourite tracks have the "basic" bassline in it...
Oh, and thanks for those bassline examples, everyone - I'll surely try them on my next tracks