search this forum for a thread called 'the fight against oompa-itis'

i think thats what its called. lots of different bassline variations. layer a few of them to get rolling constant arp basslines. very good thread that was stickied for a while i think.

nope i cant find it...

http://www.tranceaddict.com/forums/...&threadid=44854

Lets say..
K = Kick
- = Empty
_ = Bass
(in 1/16th notes)

Oompa = K-__K-__K-__K-__

If you just use the regular K___K___ bassline instead, although with the same note, it'll sound a lot better IMO. (That's 3 1/16th notes, not 1 long note!)

If you switch one (or more) of the bassline ntes to the same note but an octave up you'll get a "rolling" bassline. Of course it doesn't have to be the next octave, there are pretty much infinite choices when it comes to music production.

Last edited by Jarjar on Oct-17-2004 at 20:24

what i sometimes do is have several basslines stacked on top of each other. a current fav is

K---K---K---K--- kicks

--b-bb-b--b-bb-- bass 1 (typically more mid range)

-B--B-B--B--B-B- bass 2 (typically more sub)

ssssssssssssssss bass 3 (typically quieter but essential for the roll)

bass duck where they overlap or clash with the kicks.