ABL2 Audiorealism bassline ??? how to make great bassline with it ???

On 2008-11-12 18:05:37, bwiti wrote:
hi, i use abl2 and need to know more about how to make a perfect bassline with abl2 i use waves EQ like REQ6,C4,RBASS,Maxbass

any ideas ????

On 2008-10-22 11:28, pipe&slippers wrote:

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On 2006-07-28 01:51, rizm wrote: What we'd like is for someone to take us through the steps of creating a decent bassline. I know it might be the same as some of producers are using, but at least it would be a start for us

Here's the basics.
Choose one oscillator, saw wave.
Put that through a low pass 24db/8ve (4-pole) filter. Set the resonance to 0.
For complete n00bs, a low pass filter passes the low frequencies of the oscillator/ incoming signal and filters out the high frequencies. The cut off frequency is the frequency at which the filter starts filtering out the harmonics generated by the saw waveform, for a 4 pole filter, that is 24dB per octave.

Lower the cut off frequency enough so that you can only hear the low end.
Now you should hear all this whooly low end that does not cut through in the mix, so...
In your modulation matrix set an envelope as your source and the filter cut-off, as your destination. Set velocity to control your modulation index.
Rough filter ADSR settings are: 0 attack, 0 sustain and 0 release. The decay parameter is the time it will take for the filter to close once it opens as much as you have selected in your filter modulation index. The higher the index, the more effect the ADSR will have on the cut-off, so for example, if the modulation index is at max, the filter will open fully, and then close as fast as the decay parameter commands.
So roughly set that modulation index to 60% and a fast decay setting (say 1/5 of the maximum decay setting).
If you want more harmonics in your bassline, don't bother boosting the high mids, simply increase the modulation index and/or increase the filter's cut-off frequency. Generally its best to get the sounds right at source and use as little processing as possible.
Amplifier ADSR settings should be 0 attack (right before clicking), decay is irrelevant as your sustain should be set to max and 0 release (right before clicking).
Since velocity is your modulation index controller, the notes that are lower in velocity will open the filter less, so you can play around and make an interesting pattern.

Obviously different synths have their sound, but generally play with the cut-off frequency, modulation index (the amount by which the envelope controls the filter) and the decay parameter of the filter's envelope to get the bass that suits your tune.

THE most important thing to getting a good bassline is to listen carefully to the basslines of the tunes you like and understand what the artist did to get them sounding like that. You will only understand if you practise a lot trying to make your own basslines and get a good grip on synth parameters and the effect they have on the final patch.
The second most important thing, is how well your mix is balanced and how busy your arrangement is. Some basslines and kicks sound phat only because there is smart arranging that gives them space to cut through.


Peace out.

On 2008-11-12 18:43, naga wrote:
Nerdkiller,

+1

but what comes to Britney

I believe shes still waiting to meet the right guy. maybe finnish

On 2008-11-13 10:32, subconsciousmind wrote:
cutoff 50%, Resonance 0%, envelope 100%, decay as you wish, Accent 100%

switch to midi notes
send notes with velocity of 128.

Tweak cutoff, decay, envelope from this point to you desire..