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mml · 4th August 2003

If you're bouncing to disk, it's very difficult to get tight, big bass. Mix through a board to tape. It makes a huge difference. I just did this for the first time and not only is the midrange more present, but the bass is so much less mushy it's ridiculous. Even try going to cassette if you don't have access to a reel to reel machine. You might be surprised. 1/4" two tracks are very affordable now. And get some monitors so that you can really hear what's going on. None of those monitors you mentioned have a very true low-end response. Sell them all off and get one good pair if possible.

I agree with the opinion that there's some sub-synth processing going on in some of the Sublime stuff. He does get a great sound!

Trust me on analog. You'll never go back. Oh, and I wouldn't use the RNC for bass. It just doesn't excel in that application. You could also try a Sans Amp Classic to augment the DI sound. I got mine used for $100 and it's excellent for bass, Drums, vocals, accoustic...just not guitar! Just ask Mr. Blake.

4th August 2003	#16
mml Gear maniac Joined: Dec 2002 Location: LA Posts: 250	If you're bouncing to disk, it's very difficult to get tight, big bass. Mix through a board to tape. It makes a huge difference. I just did this for the first time and not only is the midrange more present, but the bass is so much less mushy it's ridiculous. Even try going to cassette if you don't have access to a reel to reel machine. You might be surprised. 1/4" two tracks are very affordable now. And get some monitors so that you can really hear what's going on. None of those monitors you mentioned have a very true low-end response. Sell them all off and get one good pair if possible. I agree with the opinion that there's some sub-synth processing going on in some of the Sublime stuff. He does get a great sound! Trust me on analog. You'll never go back. Oh, and I wouldn't use the RNC for bass. It just doesn't excel in that application. You could also try a Sans Amp Classic to augment the DI sound. I got mine used for $100 and it's excellent for bass, Drums, vocals, accoustic...just not guitar! Just ask Mr. Blake.