As the title implies... single take, screw it up, leave it in!! I'll probably make a better take later if I have time!! In short, this is a slight test of an alternative recording setup where I (Finally) use my good amp and a mic as opposed to a direct-in to a line-in into my DAW :P anyway... enough complicated jargon.. enjoy!

Nickleback (Isolated bass, warts 'n' all!!)

Another bass cover :P Enjoy!!
Below, you'll find a list of information about how this one was recorded and the gear I used... not too interesting unless you're a gearhead!!

Info on how this was recorded:
Input to DAW: Direct (no preamps or amps)
EQ: Flat, no curve.
Bass: 1996 Fender JP Jazz bass
Pickup config: 2X EMG SJB-5 ACTIVE pickups
Preamp setting: 50% treble, 100% bass
Pickup volumes: 100% both
Strings: D'addario roundwound, 45-100

Signal chain:
Bass > Boss SD-1 Distorion > Morley PWO Wah > DAW (FX were disabled for this one of course since they're not needed)

Software: Audacity
Plugins: None


U2 - Beautiful Day [Bass cover #2]

Yet another bass cover!!! In fact, this one's a little special... I'm using a new bass! Read the gear list for this one to find out more!

The gear:
> Yamaha BB425X bass (A.K.A Lil' Red)
> Boss SD-1 distortion pedal (since my amps don't clip nicely... at all!)
> Hartke HA3500 amp
> Hartke 410XL cab

Signal chain is literally just bass > Distortion > Amp > DAW

As for a DAW, I used Audacity again! :P It works for slapping layers together and it's free... can't go wrong with that!!

Motörhead - Ace Of Spades (Bass cover)

Information about this track:

Recorded using a Yamaha BB425X bass
Signal chain:

Bass > DAW No preamp added as it wasn't necessarily needed

FX used:

Classic Chorus plugin

The Cure - Just Like Heaven

Basses used:

Guitar track: Fender Jazz Bass
Vocal track: Tanglewood Rebel 4K
Extra bass parts: Yamaha BB 425X

All run straight into the DAW via an EBS Billy sheehan drive pedal with the clean volume only and max compression.

RHCP - Californication bass arrangement

Bass player, computer enthusiast and VRChat game streamer.

DigBipper188

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