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Posted by Eldritch on Nov-24-2009 19:25:

Bass/kick feedback

Hi, I would really love some feedback on this kick and bassline. I'm having trouble getting it to sound good. It changes alot depending on what system I play it on. It never sounds "good" on several systems. Any advice on EQ/compression is welcome. Thanks.

http://soundcloud.com/eldritchproject/bassline-test

Posted by MSZ on Nov-24-2009 19:32:

sounds alright to me

Posted by Subtle on Nov-24-2009 19:33:

sounds alright to me as well.

Posted by Zak McKracken on Nov-24-2009 19:51:

too much sidechain

Posted by DJ RANN on Nov-24-2009 19:57:

Sounds good to me - maybe just a tiny bit too much compression for me, but that's personal preference.

I can see Andy Moor hammering that track without a hesitation.

Out of interest, what synth did you use for the bass?

Posted by Eldritch on Nov-24-2009 20:25:

Thanks for the feedback. It's made with a Virus TI.
I thought about the sidechain compression before. If I reduce it the groove kind of dissapears. It might sem excessive when it's just the bass and kick but when it all kicks in it's not as noticable. I probably should have posted a sample with the rest of the track elements.

Posted by rulzz on Nov-24-2009 21:35:

kick a bit too loud IMO but maybe thats the way you like it

Posted by Ravist on Nov-24-2009 21:49:

sounds good to me, sounds like just a pro made it

Posted by Nightshift on Nov-24-2009 22:17:

needs more cowbell

Posted by tehlord on Nov-24-2009 22:28:

Sounds good here too but a bit of multi band compression to tame the mid-highs just slightly while leaving the bottom end as is would probably work nicely.

Very nice sound though.

Posted by vikernes on Nov-24-2009 23:56:

I don't like the kick (personal preference), but it's a bit too loud. Maybe just boost the bass instead of the kick?

Posted by RichieV on Nov-25-2009 01:27:

quote:
Originally posted by tehlord
Sounds good here too but a bit of multi band compression to tame the mid-highs just slightly while leaving the bottom end as is would probably work nicely.

Very nice sound though.

or just use an eq

Posted by derail on Nov-25-2009 02:09:

quote:
Originally posted by RichieV
or just use an eq

Why use a simple straightforward solution when you can use an overly complicated one?

"Professionals" move on from using EQs to using multiband compressors on every channel.

I can't wait until I'm a "professional"...

Posted by tehlord on Nov-25-2009 08:48:

quote:
Originally posted by RichieV
or just use an eq

quote:
Originally posted by derail
Why use a simple straightforward solution when you can use an overly complicated one?

"Professionals" move on from using EQs to using multiband compressors on every channel.

I can't wait until I'm a "professional"...

Because using an EQ wouldn't achieve the same effect.

I can't wait till i'm so pR0 as to be that sarcastic too!

Posted by Zak McKracken on Nov-25-2009 17:55:

i hope i never get pro if that means using multiband compression.