Yeah, I find using a Compressor on Bass helps control sudden changes in the volume that can occur unintentionally between different notes. My Bass is very sensitive to how hard the strings are played.
Yes, but overdrive/distortion also compresses the signal. In my opinion, if you're using overdrive there isn't much of a reason to use a dedicated compressor pedal unless you're going for very specific sounds like a low compressor attack, high sustain sound. This is another reason why I think a lot of people just instinctively reach for overdrive like she says in the video. They want the compression and don't even realize it.
Super informative, a series of goth bass tip videos would be amazing. I know part of the fun is exploring and experimenting, but its always interesting to hear from exerienced players and there really isnt a ton online thats goth specific.
Cool video. 👍 I've been interested in bass 6 lately too. Want one bad. They're so cool for goth or any style. That could be a great video topic. Subtle OD/grit is a great point in many rock type styles. Just enough to not sound like clean jazz/funk-unless you're doing goth-jazz and goth-funk. Or the pinnacle of experimental/exploratory goth: reggae-goth. Don't hog all the sound spectrum. Channel highschool and the desire to disappear. Share your soundscape with other goths-Let that key-tar shine through. The fundamental goth sound is crying. Crying is The Cure for bland bass sounds. Listen to lots of Geddy Lee/RUSH. Now do the opposite. Grab that pick- goth fingers are soft and flubby and are scared of fingering foreign objects (germophobes-they welcome death but hate any illness beyond Vitamin D deficiency) Don't be picky about Bass amps, but in general, when cranked, it should sound sad.The chorus and modulation/time based effects should be subtle enough, yet nice and wet, like pasty, over-lotioned indoor skin. Clean excess makeup off your bass daily.
you might want to try a different pick, you can get big fat equilateral triangle shaped picks that are easier to hold, check out the "1980" or the "Screamer" by V-Picks for example
You are correct, I would add to that that there is no right or wrong way to even compose music. Theory is simply a way to explain music. Humans have an insatiable desire to organize and classify things, hence genres. I would encourage anyone wanting to play goth music to find what works best for you and make the most of it. These tutorials are simply ways to guide people to a specific bass tone that is fairly common and goth and post punk, however you do not need to play chorus pedal to play goth music, or even a traditional bass guitar
@@tearsforthedying the newer elixirs (as opposed to the ones from 20 years ago) stay fresh for a very long time. no visible or feelable coating, either.
@@herrtulpeskanal1980 they do last longer and have a little bit of darker tone I've found. It can be EQ'ed but they aren't quite as metallic and bright as the more common brands
People often ignore compressor pedals, but they make a massive difference once you know how to use them, and how to listen for the changes they bring.
Yeah, I find using a Compressor on Bass helps control sudden changes in the volume that can occur unintentionally between different notes. My Bass is very sensitive to how hard the strings are played.
Yes, but overdrive/distortion also compresses the signal. In my opinion, if you're using overdrive there isn't much of a reason to use a dedicated compressor pedal unless you're going for very specific sounds like a low compressor attack, high sustain sound. This is another reason why I think a lot of people just instinctively reach for overdrive like she says in the video. They want the compression and don't even realize it.
Super informative, a series of goth bass tip videos would be amazing. I know part of the fun is exploring and experimenting, but its always interesting to hear from exerienced players and there really isnt a ton online thats goth specific.
I play fretless with flatwounds on an active bass, or flatwounds on a fretted sometimes, give me a smoother deathrock sound.
I've tried flatwounds and didn't super like how they rounded off/dulled the tone. More than one way to cook an egg.
I switched between basses, depending on the song, always had 3 with me , so yeah, boiled scrambled or fried.
Cool video. 👍 I've been interested in bass 6 lately too. Want one bad. They're so cool for goth or any style. That could be a great video topic. Subtle OD/grit is a great point in many rock type styles. Just enough to not sound like clean jazz/funk-unless you're doing goth-jazz and goth-funk. Or the pinnacle of experimental/exploratory goth: reggae-goth. Don't hog all the sound spectrum. Channel highschool and the desire to disappear. Share your soundscape with other goths-Let that key-tar shine through. The fundamental goth sound is crying. Crying is The Cure for bland bass sounds. Listen to lots of Geddy Lee/RUSH. Now do the opposite. Grab that pick- goth fingers are soft and flubby and are scared of fingering foreign objects (germophobes-they welcome death but hate any illness beyond Vitamin D deficiency) Don't be picky about Bass amps, but in general, when cranked, it should sound sad.The chorus and modulation/time based effects should be subtle enough, yet nice and wet, like pasty, over-lotioned indoor skin. Clean excess makeup off your bass daily.
Does the hair do help with tone at all?
I cannot for the life of me get the hang of playing bass with a pick, even though it is 100% better at the goth sound T_T
you might want to try a different pick, you can get big fat equilateral triangle shaped picks that are easier to hold, check out the "1980" or the "Screamer" by V-Picks for example
@@um3899Too get that authentic Goth sound,you need to really hate yourself and the world around you. 🤘⚰️😵
Good tips, but Goth isn't some kind of tonal sound you can find.
You are correct, I would add to that that there is no right or wrong way to even compose music. Theory is simply a way to explain music. Humans have an insatiable desire to organize and classify things, hence genres.
I would encourage anyone wanting to play goth music to find what works best for you and make the most of it. These tutorials are simply ways to guide people to a specific bass tone that is fairly common and goth and post punk, however you do not need to play chorus pedal to play goth music, or even a traditional bass guitar
If you dont want to change the strings, bail them
may be a type-o, boiling can help prolong the life of strings, but it's not as effective as new strings
@@tearsforthedying the newer elixirs (as opposed to the ones from 20 years ago) stay fresh for a very long time. no visible or feelable coating, either.
@@herrtulpeskanal1980 they do last longer and have a little bit of darker tone I've found. It can be EQ'ed but they aren't quite as metallic and bright as the more common brands
@@tearsforthedyingWas that a type-o, or a type-o negative.
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