The Amp Designer plug-in GUI and control layout now mimics that Classic Amp setup. Given that we are aiming for a classic SVT type of sound set the Amp drop-down to Classic Amp and the Cabinet to Classic 8 x 10. To enable us to focus purely on the amp sound go to the slider next to the Amp button and move it all the way to the left. In the first insert slot add an instance of Logic’s Bass Amp Designer plug-in. Record a simple bass line or call up a track where you have a DI’d bass recording (see Audio Example 1 and 2 for a direct recording of a simple bass line played on a Jazz Bass using neck and bridge pickups). Let’s look at using Logic’s stock plug-ins to emulate the sound of a classic SVT stack. The 1969 SVT and matching 8 x 10 cabinet has a characteristically solid bottom end along with natural sounding compression, warm gritty drive and a presence boost that helps bass sounds cut through a mix. One of the most revered bass amplifiers of all time is the Ampeg SVT (Super Valve Technology), and there’s a good reason most big studios have one ready to wheel out. Now that you’ve got your bass guitar correctly set up, the next stage is getting a great bass amp tone. It’s worth being aware of these pitch fluctuations as they can create problems when trying to integrate the bass part into the track. The other is to play more gently or use a thinner pick. One is to simply put thicker strings on the bass. If you notice the pitch drifting a lot then there are two ways to reduce this.
This results in a ‘boi-oing’ sound and a corresponding pitch swing when each note is plucked, since the pitch will always take a moment to settle down. Typically, thinner gauge strings - though easier to play - are more prone to pitch fluctuation. One of the other things that examining the pitch with a tuner will reveal is the amount of pitch fluctuation from when you first pluck a note through to the end of the note decay period. If this is not the case then you should adjust the setup or take it to a bass guitar expert to set it up for you. If your bass intonation is correct, then both notes should be perfectly in tune. One of the easiest ways to achieve this is to tune each open string and then to play the 12th fret (an octave above). On a new audio track check the intonation of your bass guitar using Logic’s Tuner insert plug-in. It’s vital that a bass guitar is well set up before recording begins to avoid wasting hours in post-production trying to correct problems. Pre-flight Checksįirst of all let’s start with a quick check of the bass guitar itself.
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In this month’s Logic column we’ll look at how to achieve a bass sound that recalls the legendary 1969 Ampeg SVT amp and cabinet combination. Mixing, recording and processing a bass guitar can be a real challenge.
#Da plugg bass in logic x pro pro
Here we are using the Classic Amp model to emulate an Ampeg SVT.Ĭraft a vintage bass guitar sound using Logic Pro X’s built-in amp modelling plug-ins. Automation optionalĮQ to your liking with the channel eq.Screen 1: Logic’s Bass Amp Designer plug-in has a range of different models. Use the built in distortion or plugins to add harmonics. or you could just layer your sound with a tight kick drum sample. Have the envelope modulate pitch upwards with a short attack and slightly longer decay with zero sustain. Remember- envelope 3 is your volume control.Ĭontrolling pitch with envelope 2 will make it sound more like a kick. Select a sine wave, then shape it how you want it to be with the envelopes. This is essentially detune and will cause phase cancellation if its on. Since you selected hard on the oscillator reset, all of your voices will begin at the same part of their phase. Now select legato so the instrument will only play one note at a time. Its all about avoiding phase cancellation with this type of sound. Its very easy to make slapping fat 808 basses with ES2įirst, set your oscillator reset to "hard" this makes a very very big difference in the ES2.