What are the most iconic channel strips for bass recording? Or what would a very rounded combo of preamp, equaliser and compressor would be? For example, Neve, manley, Distressor. Mostly for pop.
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Most Iconic Channel Strip for Bass
- Thread starter El_Ohso
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I've always been partial to the sound of an LA-610 on bass. It's an easy piece of gear to make sound good.
I also like api preamps with ssl Compression with sontec 250ex parametric eq sickest bass tone (with a good quality bass of course)
Wow! Thanks for the feedback! I am trying to get some info on this and see if I can get a custom pre/DI with some of these characteristics.
Warm Audio Tonebeast (API like) + Warm Audio WA76 (Neve 1176 clone) + Warm Audio EQP-WA (Pultec clone) is killer on bass.
Why bother with a custom build when there are so many options available? If you want to try a lot of different options just buy a 500-series chassis/power supply, and start buying modules.
Well, basically I don´t have that much money right now to put on 500 modules (which I definitely thought about).
I can appreciate that. 500-series stuff gets quite expensive, even for a small chassis with a good power supply. That said; Won't rolling a custom preamp or possibly a channel strip cost a lot more?
True! But it can also get a bit less expensive depending on what gets in it at the end and the builder
If it ends up costing the same, the I would rethink 500 series right away
True! But it can also get a bit less expensive depending on what gets in it at the end and the builder
Right, if you can define the "recipe" of a great channel strip and convince someone to build it, that just might be a good opportunity for both of you. But the market is probably small.
I once got a good friend (who happened to become one of the most engaged FOH engineers nationwide) to build me a headphone mixer and amp for my studio. He thought it was a fun exercise project and I got a nice rack unit built with mostly discrete components for peanuts.
Cool! i forgot to mention that I am trying to get some of the stuff you are recommending on a pedal of some sort, to use in live and studio situations. Oh and yes, it might be a big pedal.
I'd also suggest a 500 series lunchbox. Not cheap but this will be really hard to beat imho.
My choice would be:
- Avedis MD7 (stellar DI, and quite unknown over here, also very useful for reamping).
- Avedis E27 eq (there's also a plugin version of this)
- IGS Audio LAOne
You could get a used lunchbox like a fredenstein.
Or if you want a 1RU channelstrip the Aurora Audio GTQC might do the trick. Fantastic piece (with 2 comps included that could be used together too). Might even cost a bit less.
I hope this helps,
Cheu
I have unbelievable GAS for a rack of 500 series gear. Not even the really expensive stuff, just some basics... Compression, DI's, a couple pre's. It would likely have to be hybrid 500 series and regular rackmount, to include a Thunderbolt interface with lots of IO, and a Lexicon reverb... Power conditioner.... Tuner.... Oh jeez. If only I didn't need to upgrade to a more powerful computer.
Ahahah.. I know..
Just FYI the MD7 is a mic preamp that also has a stellar DI (API-ish). Plus has a send and return, perfect for pedals when playing live (or reamping in the studio).
If you think about a barefaced active cabinet and a small 4-6 slot lunchbox, this could be a serious rig if you ask me, serving more than one duty.
He also makes the MA5 which is his take on the neve topology. Original design, not clones.
Avedis does some stellar stuff at a reasonable price (for the quality of the components and craftmanship). We're speaking really hiend, not marketing BS with a big name on the faceplate.
He's the most knowledgeable I know when speaking about vintage neve and api.
I hope this helps,
Cheu
Just FYI the MD7 is a mic preamp that also has a stellar DI (API-ish). Plus has a send and return, perfect for pedals when playing live (or reamping in the studio).
If you think about a barefaced active cabinet and a small 4-6 slot lunchbox, this could be a serious rig if you ask me, serving more than one duty.
He also makes the MA5 which is his take on the neve topology. Original design, not clones.
Avedis does some stellar stuff at a reasonable price (for the quality of the components and craftmanship). We're speaking really hiend, not marketing BS with a big name on the faceplate.
He's the most knowledgeable I know when speaking about vintage neve and api.
I hope this helps,
Cheu
Great to know! I recently bought a small Phil Jones amp for band practice. I really don´t worry about the whole rig since here in Ecuador most of the time I get SVT´s or Aguilar for live performance by the event producer, some other times I might get Ashdown, so I am trying to work my sound from bass, pedalboard and a pre/di that I am still looking for (this thread).
My signal chain right now is Xotic XJ1T/Sub 37 into: DOD Beatbox (Vintage), Gnomeratron VTF, Warped Vinyl MKII, Xerography Deluxe, MXR Bass Compressor
My signal chain right now is Xotic XJ1T/Sub 37 into: DOD Beatbox (Vintage), Gnomeratron VTF, Warped Vinyl MKII, Xerography Deluxe, MXR Bass Compressor
To inject some levity, the low end sounds great on this track:
David Rose & His Orchestra - "The Stripper" - YouTube
How the bass sounds is about the entire process. Each step contributes to the sound. Having said that Neve preamps have a versatile EQ and sound good in a musical way. Compressors and limiters can bring a track to life. A Teletronix LA-2A is a great tool. A Fairchild compressor is an amazing tool.
David Rose & His Orchestra - "The Stripper" - YouTube
How the bass sounds is about the entire process. Each step contributes to the sound. Having said that Neve preamps have a versatile EQ and sound good in a musical way. Compressors and limiters can bring a track to life. A Teletronix LA-2A is a great tool. A Fairchild compressor is an amazing tool.
