Recording metal Bass guitar at home - Ola Englund
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- Опубліковано 11 сер 2010
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Note that this is the fearedse(ghetto) way to record bass guitar so if you disagree on some part of this video then keep it to yourself or do your own goddamn video :D
Note that this video is considered to be more as a guideline on how to record bass guitar.
Hope it helps!
And if you record anything be sure to send it as a video response to this video!
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Man, you have come so far and this is still so useful (and good)
You are right mel, that shit was tight.
Mel Gibson holding a Gibson
set the distortion so it sounds like shit
XDXD
+ZerovoreZ Zen i know. it had me rolling.
+DeanGuitarsForLife! Glenn of SMG (a sound engineer) said the same thing, haha.
DarthUno Set the distortion to make it sounds like garbage, or most recent Nickelback record, you choice.
"...set the distortion so it sounds like shit..." That's so awesome! I had to watch this three times in a row!
I just realised Glenn's tutorial is basically this.
Yeah, he basically copied it almost note for note.
So thats how they get that sound. Layered recordings. Thanks Mel.
Ola, thanks for these clips. They are mega helpful for those of us producing stuff from home on a budget. Bass was an area I wasn't familiar with but I'll try this technique soon and see where it gets me. Certainly makes a lot of sense to HP/LP the bass in order to make it gel in the mix with the guitars. Keep up the great work! Loving the comedic presentation as well.
After about 8 years of trial and error, I think I'm finally starting to grasp the general idea. Cheers, man.
It's hillarious how your 10 years old video helps me right now, damn
Even thtough I'm watching you since 2017, you smash
@User010101 I'm using Logic internal just to make a point that you can use just about ANY distortion to get this type of sound.
BEST TUTORIAL EVER!
Short and clean. The way to go. Great shit bro... Great shit.
gods, these are the best tuts, so quick and clear, full of power tips. specially the compressor part. very practical. usually people love to obfuscate when it comes to compressors. so uncool. a compressor tut, touching on most mix elements would be sweet. thanks for sharing!
Ola, you're my fucking hero. Five minutes and my bass tone sounds fucking tight.
Thanks Mel. This has been a fantastic lesson.
Great tips, MEL. Loved your work in "Braveheart". In fact, I'm going to wear blue war paint while playing my bass from now on.
the thing i love about these videos is that they are so simple and just have the whole mind set of "just fucking do it.." and it works.. thanks for that bro. its about time someone puts just a simple video up that works.
Your bass tone has come a long way sir.
Ola is the fucking man.
This is a really insightful video. I give this the symbol of my approval.
@Rawdonguitar the song in the intro is the one I play in the Framus Cobra - Metal video.
Thanks Ola/Mel Gibson for the tutorial, I'm noob in recording and never could make a bass sound good in a mix, I've done this with a downpitched guitar today and It worked pretty well!
Never knew how to get a good bass tone for metal, and now I duly do. Sounds absolutely sick. :)
@jipchen cheers man, glad it worked out!
i just discovered your videos...man, it is awesome, well explaned and funny as hell
GOOOOD STUFFFF!!!
I love these how to's, they're actually really useful :)
please do more of this it is amazing!
@hideki12345 Thanks man,
I'm currently planning on doing a Superior 2.0 tutorial so where I'll include some free samples. Stay tuned!
Lol. That's pretty much how it's done in heavier lower tuned tracks. Good straight to the point. And it works almost every time! Thanks dude. Btw the new S by solar guitars and basses are sick for the $. I think others are going to be really stepping up their game now.
@AhmedThDeadGuitarist Yes, I'm using this method in all my metal-tracks.
Awesome job Mel!
i tried this this morning and it sounded awesome. thanks man!!!
@tango616 Because he is also using a seperate track of the bass just clean, so when you blend the 2 tracks it will sound way different than just listening to the distorted track by itself. You hear the crazy distortion but you still get the distinct tone of what is being played by the clean track.
@MOOKYANG1 It's a Clive bass. Deluxe copy.
Thank you Ola, I will try this out🤘🏼
@dsl100stack cool man, great to hear that it works for others as well :D
@Pitacle2009 No. Maybe that was unclear in the video. I just copy the recorded audio file.
@pesciro the clicktrack is just a click in logic. And yeah superior is like a instrument plugin
@tango616 spot on!
@User010101 I use superior drummer 2.0 I'm on it making a tutorial how I set that up aswell.
In this video I'm using the Logics built in guitar amp.
I was skeptical at first but like the end result. Good job
this is good straight forward advice and the fact you got Mel Gibson on board for the video was tight I didn't even know that dude liked metal.
@zzrock7 with midi. Using Toontrack Superior 2.0 as sampler.
@redoubt9000 depends, most of the times a good recorded bass guitar will be enough, but sure I use sims sometimes.
@TheMetalhead804 No Logic Pro is extra dough. No you can't do as much in Garageband. BUT you can do a lot in Logic Express with is a cheap version of Logic Pro.
In my opinion, it's simply that the kick sits in lower freq. than the bass, try to slightly (slightly) boost the bass at 90 hz or so and the kick at 50hz or so, they will sound stronger in those separate freq. (hopefully). I also like to boost some treble for the kick so it has that "clicking" sound to it. the cymbals, around 3000 hz or so, or over that. The guitars and vocals, in between those low and hi freq. (these values or just off my head, play around to find the best sounding to you).
Your vids are great man, I record my bass guitars line and mic and mix 'em together and one of the channels with distortion just like you. It's a great way to do it. Where did you get that Clive bass? Never heard of them, sounds pretty cool. Thanks
@morrishopmans you can't. But check out Reaper. That's free and they work practically the same.
@jacosmith86 Yes, hence the description; the Fearedse way...
you can also use some bass programming software also + drum software + actual guitar/amp/mic thru interface - into - DAW ...then ...Voila! cheaper than buy a bass too... Awesome demo too,btw!
ah man, if only all recordings sounded like this
I see where you're coming from. Bass fan boys always say that it is the most important instrument when in reality it is just as important as the other instruments. The bass has a purpose just like the drums, and other guitars. The bass is for beefing up the lower end of the rhythm (and sometimes lead) of the song to give it that great heavy sound that we enjoy. (Well at least that 'I' enjoy)
simple, but great tone and performance in the tracks. fucking awesome!!!!!!!!!!
ya know.. there's just something about Mel laying the shit down straight for you, it makes you LISTEN
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@semilei both in center!
I love the reader so much haha !!
and great video thank you
Ola you are awesome!
@MladenKapisoda thanks dude! /O
great shit!!! love it!!!
I subscribed! This is awesome!
Always thought about doubling the bass part in metal songs, never tried it this way. The gain just mixed a tad in with the clean bass sounds cool. Also being a 6 string player (not 7) I always wondered if I should try it to pound lows better. Now I have enough tracks to do it easy (I like to record outboard) went from 8 to 32. Not sure why but I always cut the vary bottom on bass tracks also, (I don't like the mud) but boost the mids some. But I do like the gain overdub or double track sound you got.
Nice video man. Learnt a lot from this. :D
One question though, what did you mean when you said to 'blend' the bass tracks together?
Thank you very much Ola Englund, very useful shit!!
Darn it, Mel is f*** awesome
When you say set the attack and “response” is another word for that “release “? It may have been a figure of speech but I don’t see a response”
this video has helped me a ton lol :]
Mel rocking the Gibson Thunderbird bass! And congratulations on successfully dialing in a shitty distorted bass tone! You succeeded beyond your wildest dreams! LOL!
Thank you so much for this video because I'm planning on buying a bass guitar to make my videos have a better sound.
Thank you so much for that metal bass tutorial
please make a video of how you mix i would love that thanks and keep up the good work.from all the metal heads in ireland
Tack så mycket. Good video dude!
Really good ideas, Im a gtr/mixer tech only thing is I would lower the bass in the mix but over all a real good lesson for intro lvl record dudes! METAL or DEATH!!!
It is an Apogee One, according to his metal-guitar-recording video. Look it up, it's worth it :)
great! good job bro
Will a bull terrier give me a more barky tone?
Will definitely add bite
"This is tight, fucking awesome!"
Lolololoololoolol
THX from Texas!
Hahahahahaha awesome, dude! Very funny and yet a very good tutorial.
@Rawdonguitar that's another of my songs, check my EVH 5150 video
2017 and this is the best shit ever
hilarious, informative, simple, and useful :) nice vid
great vid, thanks dude
Great Vid!
Awesome !
2010, short on point tutorials. 10 years later, 30 mins talking head with similar point like this one
Men great vid as always! do you recommend recording bass with a pick or using your fingers? saludos desde venezuela!
Again great stuff, thx.
Robin :o)
@Codyrg thanks man, I love my dog
Thank you Mel Gibson, I now know how to record metal bass- even though I do not use software DAW
Please! can you make a video recording drums with details!??? Thanks man , you're awesome!
bottom line, the rhythm section of any band, no matter the genre, is the foundation of the overall sound. If you add all the bones on before you have a solid back bone...you're sounds skeleton will crumble.
oh man these fkin videos are awesome!
You and Robbaz the King of Sweden would make an awesome commentary video
Holy shiiit !! You make some good shit !! I'm actually headbanging to a tutorial !
I just can't stop laughing listenting to the comments during the video :P anyway it's very useful, thanks for the share !!
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@Jamsessionroom1337 oh, i think i completely misunderstood your comment. in terms of mixing obscura has it up very loud and comprehensible. partially viraemia too.
Tnks Mel
@TheMetalhead804 I recommend pc and protools personally.