Bassline velocity...

[cynic one]

Originally Posted by The Marrvel

How do you guys keep your basslines in regards to velocity? I layered a simple sine bassline from Trilogy over a sample and it sounds decent, but I'm tempted to even the midi velocity for that whole track. Is this a common practice?

thats such a variable question...depends on what the sample is, how is the velocity mapped, etc? if i'm layering basses i'll usually **** with that kinda stuff in the mixer.

[Jeffason]

i always keep my bass at full velocity, unless I'm playin a bass guitar patch.

[kennyd03]

If the synth patch sounds the same, regardless of the velocity, I would just put it up at full bore to get the best relative Signal/Noise ratio from your synth. But if the patch sounds different at different velocities, you can definitely play with it: either find the sound you like and set all the notes to that velocity, or, mix and match the velocites according to your musical tastes.

Good luck!

Kenny D

[rickrock305]

depends on how it sounds, but i would probably leave the velocity alone and hit it with a compressor.

[Big 3rd]

I usually keep my velocity at the top....UNLESS it is the type of bass that has attack and texture changes with increase in velocity. Otherwise, 127 baby.