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Demystifying Bass Compression: What It Does, Wh...
Let’s be honest: “compression” is one of those effects bassists hear about long before they understand it. Maybe it’s the compressor pedal that always seems to be “on” in a...
Demystifying Bass Compression: What It Does, Wh...
Let’s be honest: “compression” is one of those effects bassists hear about long before they understand it. Maybe it’s the compressor pedal that always seems to be “on” in a...
The Benefits of Decomposition
One of the most effective tools that I have used over my career to break through songwriter’s blocks is an exercise I call “Decomposition”. Not only has it always kickstarted...
The Benefits of Decomposition
One of the most effective tools that I have used over my career to break through songwriter’s blocks is an exercise I call “Decomposition”. Not only has it always kickstarted...
The One Thing Every Bassist Must Know
There’s a case to be made that some bass players can enjoy long, fulfilling musical careers without reading standard notation, knowing jazz theory, or even understanding what an arpeggio is....
The One Thing Every Bassist Must Know
There’s a case to be made that some bass players can enjoy long, fulfilling musical careers without reading standard notation, knowing jazz theory, or even understanding what an arpeggio is....
What Is a Transparent Bass Amp? (And Why It Mi...
A transparent bass amplifier is designed to faithfully reproduce the natural tone of your instrument without adding coloration, distortion, or tonal bias. It delivers a clean, unaltered signal that reflects...
What Is a Transparent Bass Amp? (And Why It Mi...
A transparent bass amplifier is designed to faithfully reproduce the natural tone of your instrument without adding coloration, distortion, or tonal bias. It delivers a clean, unaltered signal that reflects...
How to Stay Inspired in a Repetitive Setlist (a...
This was when Paul challenged us to change our thinking about “boring” bass parts. He encouraged us to take a much healthier approach, which I can best summarize as this:...
How to Stay Inspired in a Repetitive Setlist (a...
This was when Paul challenged us to change our thinking about “boring” bass parts. He encouraged us to take a much healthier approach, which I can best summarize as this:...
What a Difference a Cabinet Makes
In the world of bass gear, so much attention is given to the instrument, the amplifier and the pedals, that bass cabinets are often overlooked. This is an injustice! Bass...
What a Difference a Cabinet Makes
In the world of bass gear, so much attention is given to the instrument, the amplifier and the pedals, that bass cabinets are often overlooked. This is an injustice! Bass...