waves maxxbass & rbass

[~iProduce~]

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who knows if these plugins are good to use on 808 bass?

[Fly_Keyz]

definitely, but as with anything use in moderation, you can easily over-do it when it comes to the low end

[TonyBelmont]

Originally Posted by Fly_Keyz

definitely, but as with anything use in moderation, you can easily over-do it when it comes to the low end

Agreed.

[XHipHop]

make sure you have good monitoring and you can hear what the plugs are doing.

[Chris Lago]

I use them sometimes on Lead synths lacking bass, to add a nice lower octave. I don't know if It would sound good adding something like that to an already prominent kick drum though. Especially if it already has sub bass on it.

[phillysoulman]

Originally Posted by XHipHop

make sure you have good monitoring and you can hear what the plugs are doing.

thumbsupthumbsupthumbsup

[clorax hurd]

Originally Posted by chrislago

I use them sometimes on Lead synths lacking bass, to add a nice lower octave. I don't know if It would sound good adding something like that to an already prominent kick drum though. Especially if it already has sub bass on it.

these plugins are actually adding harmonics (not lower octave) to the original sounds. it makes the subbass sound louder on soundsystems that cannot play the lower octave.
(you might have some issues with monitoring if you seem to think that it's adding lower octave. the lower octave is probably there even without the plugin, but you cannot hear it well, but with the harmonics added by rbass, our brain tells us that we hear the fundamental tone, even if there are *only* its harmonics in reality and the fundamental is missing in the sound)

[phillysoulman]

Originally Posted by clorax hurd

these plugins are actually adding harmonics (not lower octave) to the original sounds. it makes the subbass sound louder on soundsystems that cannot play the lower octave.
(you might have some issues with monitoring if you seem to think that it's adding lower octave. the lower octave is probably there even without the plugin, but you cannot hear it well, but with the harmonics added by rbass, our brain tells us that we hear the fundamental tone, even if there are *only* its harmonics in reality and the fundamental is missing in the sound)

Exactly.
Its a psychoacoustic processor.

[Stacks]

exactly!

[illacov]

They're like seasoning salt for bass.

They're like lube for bass.

They're like ....

Run em on an aux and you'll work alot less harder managing your bass.

This way you can directly turn the effect down without effecting the gain staging on your kick, bass or whatever.

I just label it as my sub buss.

Then you can just blend to taste.

Use of a subwoofer is crucial to really take advantage of this plug in and AVOID its caveats.

Otherwise you'll see threads like "I inserted MaxxBass and my mix shrunk.."

Peace
Illumination

[Chris Lago]

Originally Posted by clorax hurd

these plugins are actually adding harmonics (not lower octave) to the original sounds. it makes the subbass sound louder on soundsystems that cannot play the lower octave.
(you might have some issues with monitoring if you seem to think that it's adding lower octave. the lower octave is probably there even without the plugin, but you cannot hear it well, but with the harmonics added by rbass, our brain tells us that we hear the fundamental tone, even if there are *only* its harmonics in reality and the fundamental is missing in the sound)

Haha but I have no monitoring issues I just use it on something when it sounds good to my ears.

[Chris Lago]

Originally Posted by Stacks

exactly!

I always add MaxxBass to my vocals before I send them to you... Kidding Kidding!

[maticlee]

i use it on 808's...but be carefull it will blow your head off if u add too much

[uncleberx]

you joke, but I do actually add rbass to vocals, very low at the right frequency.

[Chris Lago]

Originally Posted by uncleberx

you joke, but I do actually add rbass to vocals, very low at the right frequency.

Wow that's great, do you do it for tenor/soprano vocals only?

[bgrotto]

Originally Posted by chrislago

Wow that's great, do you do it for tenor/soprano vocals only?

Why would you use rbass for tenor or soprano vocals only?

[PettyCash]

Originally Posted by uncleberx

you joke, but I do actually add rbass to vocals, very low at the right frequency.

For real!

Many people do, including myself as well. As with anything though, you gotta use your ears and proper judgement to decide whether it's needed or not.

I can imagine a bunch of people reading this thread running out there and getting maxbass to throw on everything now. Might as well throw some A1 on their salad while their at it.

[PettyCash]

Originally Posted by XHipHop

make sure you have good monitoring and you can hear what the plugs are doing.

...where most tend to fail.

[mdjice]

run your 808 thru a la2a and you will forget about Rbass

[illacov]

Originally Posted by mdjice

run your 808 thru a la2a and you will forget about Rbass

or tape.

Or just get a good 808 sample to begin with.

I prefer the hardware units that do this sort of thing like the dbx 120(x,A,_).

And yes LA2A sounds awesome, for a cheaper alternative, try the PRO VLA (I or II), works in a pinch, but different sound, still better than Rbass.

Peace
Illumination

[uncleberx]

Originally Posted by PettyCash

For real!

Many people do, including myself as well. As with anything though, you gotta use your ears and proper judgement to decide whether it's needed or not.

I can imagine a bunch of people reading this thread running out there and getting maxbass to throw on everything now. Might as well throw some A1 on their salad while their at it.

you joke but I actually do put A1 on my salad, very low and at the right frequency.

[XHipHop]

Originally Posted by uncleberx

you joke but I actually do put A1 on my salad, very low and at the right frequency.

Korg A-1? LOL - badass effects processor and just wanted to give it a shoutout. I wish i didn't sell mine :(

[Mr.Amokk]

I add it on FX sounds like bombs/explosions and stuff...to add a lil rumble

[uncleberx]

for hip hop, I use it all the time on guns/explosions/etc. since pretty much half the time I will be asked to include them.

[messiahwannabe]

these are handy plugins. i used some rbass "small speaker prep" on an aux send for this low sub bass line just last week, now you can hear it on tv speakers too

it's easy to overuse though, and can quickly eat up your overall volume if your not careful...

[Jorg]

Is there a big difference between rbass and maxxbass or is it the same really?

[frank lyon]

Originally Posted by XHipHop

make sure you have good monitoring and you can hear what the plugs are doing.

Originally Posted by phillysoulman

thumbsupthumbsupthumbsup

I concur