Zoom B2.1u/Cubase

[FL Knifemaker]

I just got everything hooked up and installed the software. After some trial and error, I got it figured out and recorded my first bass track. I was SOOO happy that I got it all to work. The downside is I now realize how bad my playing is What a horrible slap in the face

I realize there's not much anyone can do to help my playing. Any tips, tricks, hints or thoughts on recording through the B2.1u using Cubase???

[bassbrad]

Listening to recordings of your own bass playing can be a useful tool to improve your skills. In college I worked in a demo studio for a music publisher, the engineer/producer was a former bass player who was merciless and it improved my playing, tone and skills immensely.
But sorry I have not even tried the Cubase for recording, i use something very different.

[CraigG]

Yes, recording will show you a lot about your playing that you probably weren't aware of. It's a great way to fix things that are wrong with your technique and sometimes even your bass setup. Playing live with a band covers a multitude of sins and I recognize that I'm typically happier playing live than in the studio.

BTW, the B2.1u is a decent unit. I have not recorded direct with mine using Cubase as I'm a Sonar user, but have come to enjoy more of the B2.1u's subtle effects (chorus, reverbs, octave) that are more useful for the music I typically find myself playing.