ManInTheBox Posted May 6, 2002 Share Posted May 6, 2002 Is there any Bass line you cannot create on a Keyboard? What would be the most important aspect of a keyboard that would make the bass line more real? I am getting started into songwriting, and I want to use the keyboard as a tool to help me. I am more into metal and rock, but I also get into classic R&B and Funk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod S Posted May 6, 2002 Share Posted May 6, 2002 Well, duplicating a complex bass line that a real bassist would play is kind of difficult. You would either need a patch that can simulate the dynamics of the instruments (like having a slap when you have velocity values > 120, for instance), or use multiple patches, which you can only do sequencing. You would also need to use a combination of portamento and pitch bend to fully duplicate how the instrument sounds, as well as a way to control the envelope (be able to mute the sound vs letting it sustain) Korg Kronos X73 / ARP Odyssey / Motif ES Rack / Roland D-05 / JP-08 / SE-05 / Jupiter Xm / Novation Mininova / NL2X / Waldorf Pulse II MBP-LOGIC American Deluxe P-Bass, Yamaha RBX760 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RABid Posted May 7, 2002 Share Posted May 7, 2002 I find the baritone sax lines to be the most difficult to replicate or cover. Robert This post edited for speling. My Sweetwater Gear Exchange Page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankieP Posted May 7, 2002 Share Posted May 7, 2002 Make sure the pitch bend values are +12/-12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManInTheBox Posted May 13, 2002 Author Share Posted May 13, 2002 Do you know if these sftsynths like Gigasampler and such incorporate velocity switching samples? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan South Posted May 15, 2002 Share Posted May 15, 2002 Originally posted by tundrkys: Do you know if these sftsynths like Gigasampler and such incorporate velocity switching samples?Check out the Gigasampler web site accessible via www.tascam.com They have some demos in MP3 format. Some of the bass libraries are amazing, but keep in mind that it would require a LOT of programming to put all of the nuances in the right place. But, yes, with any synthesizer you can create bass lines. In some forms of music, synth bass sounds more appropriate than an upright or a bass guitar (techno, jungle, some dance styles, etc.) Madonna uses synth basses almost exclusively on her recordings, and she's sold a few records. The Black Knight always triumphs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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