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A few weeks ago during band practice, my mate Stephen came across a unique bass technique on a YouTube video using a Helix device. He was raving about how the device achieved an outstanding bass tone. While I caught glimpses of this video, I didn't pay much attention to the details or the creator. Nevertheless, the technique piqued my interest.

Essentially, this method replicates what I'd typically do in post-production. It involves a specific form of compression, parallel compression, using certain plugins to independently process different elements of my overall bass tone. Commonly, musicians might use duplicate bass tracks and treat each differently. For instance, one might be heavily processed and stripped of its low end, and the other could have the high end rolled off. The Helix device, however, allows for this kind of processing internally.

With this technique, I split my signal inside the Helix and crafted a preset, or patch. I then plugged in my bass to demonstrate how this works. While my bass tones often receive mixed reviews, with some finding them thin, I genuinely believe they sound solid. Using HX Edit, I displayed how the high end and low end of the bass tone are separated and processed, providing a satisfying blend of frequencies. By implementing a specific compression ratio and processing through a range of plugins, I was able to sculpt a balanced, gnarly bass tone that works well in a mix context.

This bass tone may not work for every musician or every genre, but for me and my style of music, it's spot on. It provides the gritty, edgy tone I crave, with a lot of the sound processing happening directly inside the Helix. Over time, I've shifted more towards capturing the right tone directly from the Helix, rather than extensive post-production tweaking. This saves me time and lets me focus more on the music. In future, I'll probably use this bass tone more frequently, and I'll even provide a link for my subscribers to download and experiment with this preset. It's always great to share what I've learned and discovered, even if it doesn't fit everyone's taste. It's all part of the fun and creative process of making music.

My Recording Gear

Favorite Headphones - Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro - [ Ссылка ]
Closed-back headphones - [ Ссылка ]
Studio Monitors - JBL 308P MkII - [ Ссылка ]
DAW - Studio One - [ Ссылка ]
Midi Controller - Komplete Kontrol - [ Ссылка ]
Mic - SM7B - [ Ссылка ]
Audio Interface - Presonus 1824c - [ Ссылка ]
Helix LT - [ Ссылка ]
HX Stomp - [ Ссылка ]
Helix Floor - [ Ссылка ]

Video and Camera Gear

Great and affordable Cameras

Sony A7C - [ Ссылка ]
Sony ZV-E10 - [ Ссылка ]
Sony A6300 - [ Ссылка ]
Camera monitor - [ Ссылка ]

Sony Lenses

35mm - [ Ссылка ]
16 mm - [ Ссылка ]
Audio Recorder - [ Ссылка ]
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00:00 - Intro
00:41 - The Concept
01:35 - Shut up and show them!
03:04 - How to achieve this shit bass tone
15:48 - Final Thoughts

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