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Bass Guitar

3 style variations available

Professional live sound settings for Bass Guitar

Style 1

Jazz (Warm and Round)

Compression
Gate
EQ

Compression

Threshold:-22 dB
Ratio:3:1
Attack:Medium (10–15 ms)
Release:Slow (150 ms)
Hold:20 ms
Gain:2–4 dB
Target GR:2–5 dB

Smooths dynamics for a warm, round jazz bass sound. Light gain reduction preserves natural tone and dynamics.

Gate

Threshold:-40 dB
Attack:Fast (0.5 ms)
Release:Slow (200 ms)
Hold:30 ms

Subtle gating to reduce ambient noise in quieter jazz settings, preserving sustain.

EQ

Low:+4 dB at 80 Hz (warmth)
Mid:-2 dB at 400 Hz (reduce mud)
Low Cut:50 Hz, 12 dB/octave (remove subsonic noise)
Low Mid:+2 dB at 150 Hz (body)
High Mid:+2 dB at 1 kHz (note clarity)

Enhances warmth and roundness for upright or electric bass in jazz, ensuring a smooth, natural tone.

Style 2

Pop/Funk (Punchy and Articulate)

Compression
Gate
EQ

Compression

Threshold:-20 dB
Ratio:5:1
Attack:Medium (5–10 ms)
Release:Medium (80 ms)
Hold:15 ms
Gain:4–6 dB
Target GR:4–8 dB

Tightens dynamics for a punchy, articulate bass sound ideal for pop and funk. Moderate gain reduction enhances note definition and groove.

Gate

Threshold:-35 dB
Attack:Fast (0.2 ms)
Release:Medium (100 ms)
Hold:20 ms

Reduces amp hum and stage bleed, keeping the bass line clean in busy mixes.

EQ

Low:+3 dB at 80 Hz (deep punch)
High:+2 dB at 5 kHz (clarity)
Low Cut:50 Hz, 12 dB/octave (remove subsonic rumble)
Low Mid:-3 dB at 200 Hz (reduce mud)
High Mid:+4 dB at 1.5 kHz (finger snap/attack)

Delivers a tight, groovy bass tone that sits well in pop and funk mixes, with clear note articulation.

Style 3

Rock (Fat and Aggressive)

Compression
Gate
EQ

Compression

Threshold:-18 dB
Ratio:6:1
Attack:Fast (3–5 ms)
Release:Fast (50 ms)
Hold:10 ms
Gain:5–7 dB
Target GR:6–10 dB

Controls dynamics for a fat, aggressive rock bass sound. Heavy gain reduction ensures consistency in dense mixes.

Gate

Threshold:-30 dB
Attack:Fast (0.1 ms)
Release:Medium (80 ms)
Hold:15 ms

Eliminates noise and bleed in loud rock environments, maintaining a powerful low end.

EQ

Low:+4 dB at 100 Hz (fatness)
High:+2 dB at 4 kHz (presence)
Low Cut:60 Hz, 12 dB/octave (remove rumble)
Low Mid:-4 dB at 250 Hz (reduce boxiness)
High Mid:+4 dB at 2 kHz (growl/attack)

Provides a thick, aggressive bass tone that cuts through rock mixes without overpowering.