Panning in Helios

[improvpwnd]

I was wondering how you get certain notes panned across the stereo field on Helios. Are you using individual piezo's on each string? Is it a stereo effect? Are there two bass tracks going on? The bass sounds extremely wide and extremely awesome. Thanks!

 

[improvpwnd]

anyone?

 

[Dr Steve Lawson]

I'm guessing Michael's busy just now, but yes, there are individual outs on each string on the Hyperbass - most of the time live, I think, he just uses the standard mono out, but with a breakout box it's possible to take every string to a different amp/channel.

It's a pretty amazing experience to hear it up close

Steve

 

[improvpwnd]

Very cool. Thanks

 

[stevek]

I had a techie question regarding this song as well, Michael. I understand you're using piccolo strings on your Hyperbass for this? If so, how are you able to tune these strings so low for this piece? It seems these light stings would become rubber bands tuned so low

 

[Michael Manring]

Sorry to be slow to respond, guys!

Steve's absolutely right -- the magnetic pickup on my Hyperbass has a separate output for each string. There's also a fifth output for the transducers built into the body. This is a fun feature that I'd use all the time if I could, but I can't afford to travel around with a 5-way system!

As far as string gauge is concerned, the trick with using slack-tuned strings is not to expect them to react like strings tuned tighter. I hope that makes sense!