Login

Recent searches

No recent searches

Search options

Only available when logged in.
fosstodon.org is one of the many independent Mastodon servers you can use to participate in the fediverse.
Fosstodon is an invite only Mastodon instance that is open to those who are interested in technology; particularly free & open source software. If you wish to join, contact us for an invite.

Administered by:

Server stats:

10K
active users

fosstodon.org: AboutStatusProfiles directoryPrivacy policy

Mastodon: AboutGet the appKeyboard shortcutsView source codev4.3.7

#pedal

0 posts0 participants0 posts today
Public
Dendrobatus Azureus

Bass Guitar Amplifier Adjustment

Adjusting a bass guitar amplifier involves setting the EQ (equalization) and other controls to get the best tone for your style, venue, and preferences. Here’s a step-by-step guide to dialing in your bass amp settings:

1. Set Initial Controls
Gain: Start with the gain at a low level. Increase it gradually until you hear distortion, then back off until the sound is clean. If you prefer a grittier tone, leave the gain slightly higher.
Volume: Set the volume to a comfortable level. Adjust it based on your playing environment, such as practicing alone or playing with a band.
2. Adjust EQ (Bass, Mid, Treble)
Bass: Controls the low-end frequencies. Increasing the bass can add warmth and depth. For a more defined sound, avoid cranking the bass too high, as it can make the sound muddy.
Mids: Mids are essential for a clear and punchy tone, especially in a mix. Higher mids add clarity and presence; reducing them can create a scooped sound often used in slap bass.
Treble: Controls the high-end frequencies. Increase it for more clarity and definition, or roll it back for a warmer sound.
3. Use Shape/Contour Controls (if available)
Many bass amps have a "shape" or "contour" control that adjusts the mids for different tones. Experiment to see how these affect your sound, especially if you want a quick, scooped tone.
4. Experiment with Extra Features
Compression: Some amps have a built-in compressor, which smooths out your dynamics and adds sustain. Start low, increasing only until it’s just noticeable.
Drive or Overdrive: If you like a more aggressive, gritty tone, use the drive/overdrive knob to add subtle distortion.
5. Room Acoustics
Adjusting your EQ based on the room’s acoustics is important, especially for live gigs. Rooms with a lot of bass resonance may require turning down the low-end or cutting certain frequencies.
6. Test and Fine-Tune
Play different styles and techniques, like slap, fingerstyle, and pick, to see how your tone holds up.

#Music#Audio#Bass
Continued thread
Public *
Radio Azureus

I am going to link a long article here which I need to post on another Fediverse account

This post does not come from my brains; I've copied it over after I've seen that everything checks out as factual.
The post is from another Network

mastodon.bsd.cafe/@Dendrobatus

BSD.cafe Mastodon PortalDendrobatus Azureus (@Dendrobatus_Azureus@bsd.cafe)Bass Guitar Amplifier Adjustment Adjusting a bass guitar amplifier involves setting the EQ (equalization) and other controls to get the best tone for your style, venue, and preferences. Here’s a step-by-step guide to dialing in your bass amp settings: 1. Set Initial Controls Gain: Start with the gain at a low level. Increase it gradually until you hear distortion, then back off until the sound is clean. If you prefer a grittier tone, leave the gain slightly higher. Volume: Set the volume to a comfortable level. Adjust it based on your playing environment, such as practicing alone or playing with a band. 2. Adjust EQ (Bass, Mid, Treble) Bass: Controls the low-end frequencies. Increasing the bass can add warmth and depth. For a more defined sound, avoid cranking the bass too high, as it can make the sound muddy. Mids: Mids are essential for a clear and punchy tone, especially in a mix. Higher mids add clarity and presence; reducing them can create a scooped sound often used in slap bass. Treble: Controls the high-end frequencies. Increase it for more clarity and definition, or roll it back for a warmer sound. 3. Use Shape/Contour Controls (if available) Many bass amps have a "shape" or "contour" control that adjusts the mids for different tones. Experiment to see how these affect your sound, especially if you want a quick, scooped tone. 4. Experiment with Extra Features Compression: Some amps have a built-in compressor, which smooths out your dynamics and adds sustain. Start low, increasing only until it’s just noticeable. Drive or Overdrive: If you like a more aggressive, gritty tone, use the drive/overdrive knob to add subtle distortion. 5. Room Acoustics Adjusting your EQ based on the room’s acoustics is important, especially for live gigs. Rooms with a lot of bass resonance may require turning down the low-end or cutting certain frequencies. 6. Test and Fine-Tune Play different styles and techniques, like slap, fingerstyle, and pick, to see how your tone holds up. #Music #Audio #Bass #ShortScale #Behringer #Guitar #SoundEngineering #Joyo #Pedal
#Music#Audio#Bass
Continued thread
Public
Francois Dion

The whole kit is powered by a battery pack. I have 2. The lightest pack has a 12V output (+ tip) and a 5V USB. This allows me to run the lunchbox modular on 12v and then I can run the #korg #sq1 sequencer or the #tascam digital recorder or the #arturia #keystep from the USB. Or, using my USB to -9v cable, I can run a multieffect #guitar #pedal like a #zoom #ms70cdr (or any of the other 9v (-tip) pedals I have).

The 12V plug here is 5521, lunchbox is 5521 (& guitar pedals also 5521 but 9v -tip)

8 common tips for DC power supplies from 6mmx4mm down to 3.5mm x 1.35mm. 5521 is 5.5mm x 2.1mm, very common
Continued thread
Public *
Radio Azureus

It turns out that I can use the Behringer Bass overdrive pedal well ❤️‍🩹 when I want a slight amount of effect applied to the Bass signal. Make no mistake it is also achieved with any of the Joyo Overdrive pedals. The difference is that with the Behringer it takes longer before the effect is prominent.

#Music#Audio#Bass
Public
Edith Frost

A call to #pedal makers! As far as I know there’s no such thing as a pedal that takes a mic via XLR and gives you gain control and improves tone, maybe gives you reverb and that’s IT. Any vocal processing unit will do that, but they wanna focus on harmonies & pitch correction that I don’t want. ALL I want is the smallest pedal possible to give me gain and tone control, maybe a dash of reverb / delay. Please make that for me and I’ll buy one! #guitarpedals #effectspedals

Continued thread
Public
Radio Azureus

Has it been this long? I should have written down what I've done in between with my Bass Journey. I made contact with few people playing the styles that I like, in a musical jamming environment. These musicians are seasoned have been playing for 50 plus years and know their instruments. I've interacted with a Tenor Saxophone 🎷 player a trumpet player, and a bass player

#Music#Audio#Bass
Continued thread
Public
Radio Azureus

In this photograph you can clearly see the limitations of a very small image sensor in relationship to a highly Dynamic scene.

My Nikon bodies and my Sony body which also takes my Minolta Lenses, here 50mm f1.2, have much larger sensors and would have never failed in such a horrible manner.

In this scene I portray how good the lighting arrangement is on the Behringer rack mount effect

#Music#Audio#Bass
ExploreLive feeds
About