The Effects Gurus Aren't Going to Like This!

[MetroBass]

BASS, TUNER, AMP - that's it, all it takes!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31q8y1yJbzI

[3tsb]

Ha! Thank you! Anytime I've shown up to gig with a board, it takes me about 3 songs to realize that it's purely self enduldgent and more of a distraction than anything else, but again, that's just for me. I know Justin and Juan have made quite a name for themselves on the diametric opposite. I've played almost every Chris Thomlin song at church. Thanks for sharing.

[Gadgetjunky]

and a DI!! Nothin wrong with that. 90% of the time that's all I use.

[father of fires]

I contemplated not taking the bait because you took one mans opinion and turned it into something antagonistical. I don't know who this guy is and I don't consider anyone an authority on tone.

If it sounds good it is good.

[arbitrary]

hey troll read #5:

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[3tsb]

I don't think he considers himself an authority. He stated several times, "that's just me". I always appreciate the "purist" as we'll as the "saturated". Thank goodness for both. I always take something away. Like this. Now I want a 1969 Ampeg!

Originally Posted by father of fires

I contemplated not taking the bait because you took one mans opinion and turned it into something antagonistical. I don't know who this guy is and I don't consider anyone an authority on tone.

If it sounds good it is good.

[scotch]

He missed something- Bass, tuner, amp & LOTS of bracelets! The bracelets are where the tone is.

[Adamixoye]

+1000000000000000

Originally Posted by arbitrary

hey troll read #5:

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[CHILDISHGAMBINO]

Sweet the next time I'm playing crappy Jesus music I'll remember that all I need to boring is a bass, tuner, and amp. I'm really tired of hearing that we should all play Fenders and Ampegs. Yeah that's not a bad sound but it's not necessarily a sound that works for everyone. Try telling people like Jon Davis, Jaun Alderte, Justin Chancellor, Bootsy Collins, etc, etc that all they need is a bass, tuner, and amp.

[zwkoch]

Using effects with bass is all about judgment and discipline. You need to listen first, then ask yourself two basic questions: 1.) Can anyone actually hear what I am doing at this moment? 2.) Does it serve the emotion or tone of the song? I play a lot of Tomlin songs as well, and if the answer to both of those questions is yes, I employ my effects tastefully. It really all depends on how many other instruments are in the band, and what will actually get through to the audience. There is nothing wrong with effects, and I don't agree that they are purely self satisfying and indulgent. They are simply spices to be added when the dish calls for it.

[NoxNoctus]

YEAH! And whats with all of these drummers with all these frilly cymbals and cow bells and crap? Kick, Tom, another Tom, Floor, Crash, Ride, Hi Hat, anything else is just superfluous because a beat is a beat amirite?

[coyote1]

Effects are awesome.

Playing clean is awesome.

There is room to do both - often, even within a single piece of music.

[NoxNoctus]

Originally Posted by coyote1

Effects are awesome.

Playing clean is awesome.

There is room to do both - often, even within a single piece of music.

*** are you doing, bringing in reason and logic to a closed minded discussion?

[David Wilson]

Originally Posted by arbitrary

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indeed. regardless of whether the intent was to be humorous or not, this is the effects forum. closed