Akai Unibass UB-1 clip

[leeeroy57]

Hello!

I recently picked up an Akai UB-1, and since I had trouble finding clips of it before I got it I thought I'd make some for anyone else who's thinking of getting one. It's recorded direct into my PC, using an MIM classic 70's J. Unfortunately there's quite a bit of hiss. The effect tone level on the UB-1 is fully on, and the noise gate thresold at minimum.

First is the clean tone, then I go through the octave up with the distortion at minimum, gradually increasing the effect output level. Next I turn up the distortion level in stages. Then I play with the upper 5th added, and then with the lower 4th.

Finally I use the effect output to get the octave up soloed, and go a bit mental. Apologies for the poor sound and sloppy playing! If anyone wants any specific clips, let me know.

http://www.soundclick.com/bands/defa...?bandID=275314

Hope someone finds this useful!

[Happynoj]

Nice clip, but you're playing a wrong note in The Chicken.

[gnasher1993]

Originally Posted by Happynoj

Nice clip, but you're playing a wrong note in The Chicken.

Ha, I'm glad you said that not me Major 6th not dominant 7... so in the key you're playing it... change the G to an F#

Great clip though! A valuable resource, there's not many clips about.

[TXLawDawg]

Damn, I want one of those...and almost had one awhile back. Thanks for putting the clip up.

[leeeroy57]

Thanks for the correction guys!

[fasto]

ok, so let´s use this thread to collect more sound snippets of the great AKAI UB-1 Unibass .... i also got a brand new UB-1 last week but haven´t found time to do samples.

Check this out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2YHS6wEGnQ