bass synth effect

[Funkonaut]

Hi,

I was wondering if someone can recommend me the best, stable bass synthesizer effect for the bass that money can buy these days.
I'm really into P-funk, so I'd like an effect that can also emulate Moog sounds and synths/stuff like that.

Thanks!

 

[PhilMan99]

I replied on BP's forum, but wanted to make sure you knew about Harmony Central's site for product reviews:

http://www.harmony-central.com/Effects/Data/

 

[Planet Boulder]

There are a bajizillion threads on the topic that offer many opinions and mucho information, muchacho.

Execute el searcho!

 

[GSPLBASSDC]

Hi,

I was wondering if someone can recommend me the best, stable bass synthesizer effect for the bass that money can buy these days.
I'm really into P-funk, so I'd like an effect that can also emulate Moog sounds and synths/stuff like that.

Thanks!

...so "ya want's ta get funked up", eh?

Check out a Moogerfooger for the Moog type of sounds, although I play quite a bit of funk and have had fantastic success with my BOSS VF-1. I have 200 preset and 200 customized tones that are all tweakable...I find that I can generate most any sound I'm looking for with the proper amount of time spent.


There are a lot of threads based on this. Also check out Harmony Central reviews

 

[angelopb]

I read about the moog. What's a good budget one? I am just looking to play 80's synth pop covers, e.g., Depesche Mode, NIN, The The, Pet Shop Boys etc.

 

[GSPLBASSDC]

Not sure if $300 is "budget" to you...but it is for a genuine Moog! Check this out @ zzounds:

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[angelopb]

Well I figure it was still just a digital IC chip with a fancy, "analogue-looking" casing. But if this is THE one, then I guess I should give it a shot or look for a used one. Have you used it?

 

[GSPLBASSDC]

Not this unit, but I have used Moog units before...really nice stuff, especially if you're into "vintage" stuff from like the 70's...everyone used Moogs back then!!

 

[angelopb]

Well, I would have no problem paying $300 if it used point to point, hard wired analogue circuits and stuff. But I doubt that they still do that. I want to check one anyway. But I don't want Bootsy sound or anything, just want it to sound like an 80s synth with the ability to get a little saw tooth waveform.

 

[GSPLBASSDC]

I believe this'll do the trick...while you're out shopping, for the same $ (maybe a little less) you can cruise eBay and check out a BOSS VF-1.

I got mine in absolutely mint condition (including warranty card!) for $255 and it's got all that & more. Not just bass effects and chromatic tuner, I can get keyboard effects, acoustic AND lead guitar effects...even a vocorder!!(like that sound on "Show me the Way, or any of Roger/Zapp tunes)

Well worth the money!!!

 

[angelopb]

Sounds like it. Thanks.