Worship Bass Pedalboards

[rcmbass]

Does that mean the MXR can cop that tone?

I'm still experimenting with it. To be clear, there is nothing like the Bass MicroSynth.

I only use my MicroSynth maybe once or twice per month at a church. It is a very specific device used once a Sunday and usually for only one song. For me, the value really isn't there. It takes up a ton of space on my pedalboard for one single use.

I'm able to get close to that sound with an octave pedal, overdrive, heavy gated fuzz, and slight modulation/chorus.

However, Tanner Erickson just released his own version of MicroSynth preset for the HX Stomp and it is killer! Now I have no need for the MicroSynth on my pedalboard.

One of my Instagram friends bought the MXR Bass Synth and blended it with his overdrive last night. He said it sounds great. Now I have more options without taking up so much space on my pedalboard.

 

[JeffTCS]

I'm still experimenting with it. To be clear, there is nothing like the Bass MicroSynth.

I only use my MicroSynth maybe once or twice per month at a church. It is a very specific device used once a Sunday and usually for only one song. For me, the value really isn't there. It takes up a ton of space on my pedalboard for one single use.

I'm able to get close to that sound with an octave pedal, overdrive, heavy gated fuzz, and slight modulation/chorus.

However, Tanner Erickson just released his own version of MicroSynth preset for the HX Stomp and it is killer! Now I have no need for the MicroSynth on my pedalboard.

One of my Instagram friends bought the MXR Bass Synth and blended it with his overdrive last night. He said it sounds great. Now I have more options without taking up so much space on my pedalboard.

Yeah, it's big. Still not sure why some pedal builder hasn't taken the 4-5 sliders that are actually used on the BMS turned them into pots and sold it in a 125b with top jacks. Mmmmm

 

[BassmanNate]

I would like to custom wire my large pedalboard. Off the shelf patch cables are too bulky for my set up. Anyone have a recommendation on where to get raw cable Mogami cable and square plug SP550-S, or something like this?

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Performance audio has both Mogami and Canare cable. They also have the square plug stuff which redco was not stocking last I checked.

 

[projectapollo]

Yeah, it's big. Still not sure why some pedal builder hasn't taken the 4-5 sliders that are actually used on the BMS turned them into pots and sold it in a 125b with top jacks. Mmmmm

Yes, I'm surprised EHX has rested on their laurels for so long with this large older design.

I'm equally surprised the Line 6 never made a "Bethel" block replicating the BMS worship tone. They have soooo many blocks covering so many pedals, not sure why the basic CCM tones never got their own blocks.

 

[AObando2002]

Really great playing and bass tone. Great team. Was that the Microsynth on It Is Well?

It was! At the bigger part. One thing that I wish the Micro Synth did was be more defined. As a guitar player, I guess I'm just used cutting the mix in a different way. I'm excited to try to MXR in a couple of weeks when it's shipped out to me from Sweetwater. Like many, if not most doing P&W, the Micro Synth use it as a one trick pony.

 

[MovingPitchers]

I fail to see the popularity of the Micro Synth for worship bass players, tbh.

 

[abassman84]

What I have been wondering is, if you want to sound like Bethel, or Elevation, or Hillsong, or whoever, why wouldn't you just get their presets and put them in your Stomp and be done with it? I think being able to find your own sound within your band is important and that will allow you more musical freedom if your band is ok with it. I love analog pedals and I love discovering new sounds but if I was trying to sound like X bass player from X worship band, the stomp would be king. I say this all with love.

 

[AObando2002]

What I have been wondering is, if you want to sound like Bethel, or Elevation, or Hillsong, or whoever, why wouldn't you just get their presets and put them in your Stomp and be done with it? I think being able to find your own sound within your band is important and that will allow you more musical freedom if your band is ok with it. I love analog pedals and I love discovering new sounds but if I was trying to sound like X bass player from X worship band, the stomp would be king. I say this all with love.

100% agree. However, everyone is different. Ears are different, budgets are different, tastes are different. That's why I'm a Darkglass/Dingwall guy. I have my bass rig. I want to play Whitechapel, Sleep Token, Landmvarks, etc. With this rig I also want to use it at church. I don't chase the Bethel/Elevation sound, but I also don't want to sound out of left field either. It's like when older guitar players insist on sounding like EVH on a Sunday morning. Typically, the won't work when playing Brandon Lake songs. It's finding a balance right? I for one get bored easily. I'm always trying to find different tones to keep me interested. The severe ADHD in me will not allow me to just "call it a day". If I ever "call it a day", that's the day I give up music entirely. I refuse to be bored. I for one, can't really stand Line 6 sounds. I get it. It's convenient, it's affordable, but it still lacks. I did install the new Tanner Erickson presets on the church Stomp and it's good. I still can't play with DI. My ears need IR if I can't have an amp. It's all tastes though. You like blondes, I like redheads, etc.

 

[rcmbass]

Yes, I'm surprised EHX has rested on their laurels for so long with this large older design.

I'm equally surprised the Line 6 never made a "Bethel" block replicating the BMS worship tone. They have soooo many blocks covering so many pedals, not sure why the basic CCM tones never got their own blocks.

Tanner's HX Stomp new presets nail the Bethel bass sounds for sure (not sure why the video won't play here. Click the link and it should take you to YouTube if you want to view).

 

[SteveC]

I want my sound. I like that people have said the knew it was me before they saw who was playing.

 

[rcmbass]

I want my sound. I like that people have said the knew it was me before they saw who was playing.

Yes Steve, that is the ultimate goal. However, when a worship leader asks for a certain sound, I am grateful I can deliver.

I took a 14 year break from playing. I came back last summer. I was surprised that overdriven/distorted bass was now cool in church. I tried "my sound" and was told I had "dad tone" . I adjusted with the times and am having a blast. However, I am still on the never ending quest for the perfect tone/sound.

I am grateful for all my buds on TB who have coached and advised me on equipment and finding my tone.

 

[MovingPitchers]

People can tell it's me who's on bass on any Sunday because they can actually hear the bass and articulation. I play very hard and make good use of drive effects for loud sections.

They can also tell it's me because I actually practice. LOL.

 

[projectapollo]

What I have been wondering is, if you want to sound like Bethel, or Elevation, or Hillsong, or whoever, why wouldn't you just get their presets and put them in your Stomp and be done with it?

One of my mentors on here once told me that the Stomp preset packages may be nice, but that the CCM players who sell them still use their pedals, not their Stomp presets. That got me thinking.

 

[projectapollo]

I'm still experimenting with it. To be clear, there is nothing like the Bass MicroSynth.
I'm able to get close to that sound with an octave pedal, overdrive, heavy gated fuzz, and slight modulation/chorus.

I've been playing 4 strings exclusively for the past couple of years. I recently tried my new 5-string through the Kilt ripped velcro sound. The lower notes sounded massive and could maybe replace the Bass MicroSynth. That was a surprise.

 

[FretRiff]

One of my mentors on here once told me that the Stomp preset packages may be nice, but that the CCM players who sell them still use their pedals, not their Stomp presets. That got me thinking.

Whether or not what you were told is true, as Duke Ellington said, 'If it sounds good, it is good"

 

[projectapollo]

On the MXR Bass Synth thread, players have noted that the pedal puts out synthesizer like low frequencies. That will be cool.

 

[MovingPitchers]

One of my mentors on here once told me that the Stomp preset packages may be nice, but that the CCM players who sell them still use their pedals, not their Stomp presets. That got me thinking.

I think a good chunk of them use the Stomp as some sort of central station or a preamp/amp sim only.

As for pre amps, nearly All of them have the Noble and I don't think it's a big deal to have one of those lol.

 

[AObando2002]

Yes Steve, that is the ultimate goal. However, when a worship leader asks for a certain sound, I am grateful I can deliver.

I took a 14 year break from playing. I came back last summer. I was surprised that overdriven/distorted bass was now cool in church. I tried "my sound" and was told I had "dad tone" . I adjusted with the times and am having a blast. However, I am still on the never ending quest for the perfect tone/sound.

I am grateful for all my buds on TB who have coached and advised me on equipment and fining my tone.

I think I got you beat bud! I picked up bass at 41, just a few months ago. Been playing guitar for forever, but "dad tone" is literally why I never had any interest in bass. I like effects. I'm a tech nerd. I like creating sounds. I love experimenting and tweaking knobs. If direct in or amp tone is all I could do, then I'd stick to guitar. Effects is what made bass interesting to me. Needless to say, I have quite a collection of toys and pedalboards. I've heard the joke, that I play the pedalboard. Guilty as charged and I wouldn't want it any other way.

 

[rcmbass]

I've heard the joke, that I play the pedalboard. Guilty as charged and I wouldn't want it any other way.

I love this. Yeah, I get a few side glances when I roll into church with my big "compact board". I am having a blast exploring all these sounds!

 

[SemiDriven]

I love this. Yeah, I get a few side glances when I roll into church with my big "compact board". I am having a blast exploring all these sounds!
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Recently, one of the somewhat younger pastors at my church looked at my "compact" petal board and commented something like "I've never seen a bass player with a pedalboard that big".

I laughed. He laughed. He meant well.

The church keeps asking me to be a part of the worship team so I must be doing something right!