removing sliding noises.

test dude · #1 01-06-2009, 04:21 PM

hey, i just started with recording so im still learning all the basic's as of now. Something ive noticed in my recordings is my fingers sliding on the strings is being picked up and it doesnt sound good at all. How can i fix this or is there any way. I have a Zoom HD16 recorder and the bass im using is an ibanez sr500 (dont know if that helps or not) thanks

Joe.shaffer · #2 01-06-2009, 04:27 PM

Flatwound strings would get rid of it.

test dude · #3 01-06-2009, 04:31 PM

is that something they use for basses in studios, cause ill go out and buy them now, i just dont want it to not work, are there any other tips?

baalroo · #4 01-06-2009, 10:10 PM

don't slide your fingers on the strings, ie: you're doing it wrong.

Also, roll off the highs a bit.

iamthebassplayr · #5 01-06-2009, 10:14 PM

Turn the highs down a bit.

Or when you practice, CRANK the highs and try to eliminate the noises from the technique side of things

Groovist · #6 01-08-2009, 04:45 AM

another method is to use a graphic or parametric EQ and get rid of frequencies in the 2K mark

but i agree with Kevin Myers and baalroo, it mostly probably to do with your technique, keep practising, its good that your fault finding and trying to eliminate unwanted noises in your playing !

Sam

atheos · #7 01-08-2009, 04:49 AM

It's 100% technique. Or maybe 90% technique and 10% strings. Learn to lift your fingers more when moving your hand to another position.

test dude · #8 01-08-2009, 09:17 PM

thanks im working on it now

bass_freq · #9 01-08-2009, 09:30 PM

that technique thing makes no sense to me really, cause how am I suppose to mute my strings and lift my hand off the strings at the same time while still playing the strings with my right hand?

funkyebk · #10 01-08-2009, 09:45 PM

It's all balance... like riding a unicycle on a tightrope...

you never hear the unicycle sliding on the tightrope now do ya

Play in across the neck, not as much up and down.

If you do go up and down the neck lighten your touch of your fretting hand.

It's really hard to explain how NOT to make unwanted noises without watching how someone plays- but the guys upthread have given the tried and true method of how to practice and get rid of unwanted noises... Crank the treble and play until you can't hear the annoying anymore.

Jake of Bass · #11 01-10-2009, 02:22 PM

Get some string glide stuff that guitarists use, it cuts down on friction and thus the noise. Plus it makes slides that much easier.

If you've got presence turned up anywhere in your signal chain (I have it on my SansAmp BDDI) turn it right down, and roll off a few highs on your bass as that's the source of the slide sounds.

lunarpollen · #12 01-10-2009, 02:41 PM

Flatwound strings *would* definitely help a lot, but they have a much more mellow tone than roundwounds. I actually prefer the sound of flatwounds, except in the context of the band I'm in which calls for a brighter sound...