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The stigma of the off beat bassline!
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| Joss Weatherby |
Argh!!! I think this is my second thread related to this subject...
I am working on a track that is fairly old sounding and I have already heard two people that have listened to it go off on me about the bassline being off-beat.
Stuff like "there is no excuse in this day and age for an off beat bassline" and another that I am not even sure how to quantify into criticism of the actual programming... :wtf:
Anyways... is it just because its old that its frowned on? That a lot of tracks use it?
I dont see the problem, it gets the job done, it leaves a lot of the room to play with in the mix, and it creates a very driving sound.
/me rants.... |
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| derail |
Not everyone is going to like everything. Maybe you've caught the wrong people on the wrong day. An offbeat bassline can be really effective, perfect for what the song calls for.
If they have constructive advice (for example, providing a bassline pattern which they think would work better), then you can consider their advice. But if all they give you is "offbeat bassline is so oldschool, lolz", then they're not being very helpful and can be ignored.
I have no problems with offbeat basslines. Sometimes I'll use them, sometimes I'll go with rolling basslines. I'd hate to not have the option to use a really effective offbeat bassline just because I have really closed-minded views about them. |
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| Domesticated |
When I saw the title of the thread I thought of something awful like this:
http://www.youtube.com/v/S0JC1y5YYWw&hl=en&fs
Your track is really good though. The bass works nicely and suits the rest of the elements I think. Off beat bass can work well, it's only when it's used as a crutch that it's bad (like anything else).
I really like Nick Sentience's remix of Taikos - Uno Dos Tres Cuatro. Fantastic use of off-beat bassline. |
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| Mr.Mystery |
Hey, if it works within the track, 'em.
I use offbeat basses quite often, especially in the sub-bass department if not on its own. |
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| cryophonik |
| quote: | Originally posted by Mr.Mystery
Hey, if it works within the track, 'em.
I use offbeat basses quite often, especially in the sub-bass department if not on its own. |
Ditto to both statements. ;) |
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| Magnus |
There is an old famous thread with the title that goes something like the fight against Oompahitis, meaning the fight against the kick beat kick bassline, or oompah bassline as they called it. Does anyone remember this thread?
Anyways, its a good one on this subject. Personally, who gives a . If it sounds good by all means use it. It might be an old bassline but its one of my favorites. When used properly it can give a track a drive that cannot be achieved otherwise. |
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| Kismet7 |
| Why give a about what people think? Make music you feel sounds good. what people think. |
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| No Left Turn |
| quote: | | Originally posted by derail If they have constructive advice (for example, providing a bassline pattern which they think would work better), then you can consider their advice. But if all they give you is "offbeat bassline is so oldschool, lolz", then they're not being very helpful and can be ignored. |
This.
And ultimately, YOU are the only one who can make the call on what is suitable or not for the song. I can hear other basslines that could work with your clip, but the offbeat bass also works just fine. If you think it works, then don't change it just because someone doesn't like it. |
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| Cryogen |
If you feel the off-beat bassline works then stick with it. Only change it if it's a change for the better. There's nothing wrong with off-beat basses IMO. |
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| Waza |
| Yes i agree if it fits the track then who cares.. |
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