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What I mean is: You should practice playing other things as well, except 16:ths. As I see it, the most fundamental function of a bass line is a rhythm, and you need to practice that. What I hear is you playing so fast you can barely keep up, and as a consequence the rhythmic integrity suffers. Slow down, and play to a simple beat. Once that feels solid you can up the tempo if that's what you're aiming for.
Your playing is ambitious, which is a good thing. It sounds to me like you need to spend more time solidifying your timing and evening out your attack. That is simply a matter of practice. The more natural it becomes, the more expressive your playing will be.
Timing and groove. Practice timing and groove. Turn on a metronome, then play along. It is a harsh mistress, but it will help you get better in a big hurry.