French House sounding bass guitar

[SWAN808]

afaik its an amp sim, plenty of compression, cut lows - as you say - and more midrange grunt. Not so much treble either.

fwiw Im not sure using a Pre should take away the bass freq?

Ive been working on this sound and keen to hear if anyone else has more tips. Im not sure the modulation (what are you intending to modulate?) or kontakt sampling is necessary...?

[Methlab]

Well, I meant going direct with no amp or amp sim.

I was planning on blending a little bit of distorted Ampeg in there for presence, but was not going to use the full amp sound. It seems like they are going for disco bass tone, which was usually direct into the board's pres.

I was also thinking of automating the LP filter a little to add movement. The more filter automation, the better imo. It just makes your tracks come alive if you do it right, and that is the key here.

[Methlab]

I also want to apologize for using the term "french house" on this forum.

I just can't think of a better description of the bass sound then this.

I am going to experiment with Camelphat more. That could be the secret weapon on this one possibly.

[aftertouch]

try using an envelope follower with an LP filter. You will still get a brighter attack for each note, but retain that funky filtered sound.

[Methlab]

Originally Posted by aftertouch

try using an envelope follower with an LP filter. You will still get a brighter attack for each note, but retain that funky filtered sound.

cool. Thats what I am thinking. It seems like Camelphat could do this real well.

[Entrainer]

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[Methlab]

Originally Posted by Entrainer

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haha..yeah. I got the free VST that emulates that filter and I know that is their go to. I kind of figured out the plugin, but I still have to mess with it.

I should be clear that I am not trying to copy the sound to the T. I want my own sound. So I just wanted to learn the techniques to really getting that killer tone that sits in there with the kick. If i dont have their exact gear, I can live with that. It is more about the concept and the tonalities I need to go for that I am concerned about.

When I sell basslines, the client gets my bass through a pre and then can do whatever they want to the tone. I have yet to have a client that does electro with live bass, so I am forging on my own here

[alexgdyer]

Originally Posted by Methlab

haha..yeah. I got the free VST that emulates that filter and I know that is their go to. I kind of figured out the plugin, but I still have to mess with it.

Would you be so kind as to share the name of this free VST?

[Eszl]

I hope his will help

I have recreated the basssound for the Justice song, We are your friends.
By playing a Fender Musicmaster true a Fender bassman (with an acoustic 2x15") with an EHM big muff (guitar thing)(with gate) true a brown dog fuzz (fuzz level 12 o'clock, clean 10, gate 10 fuzz thingie 8)

and then playing very VERY clean...,

I hope this helps

(sorry for my english)