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Whether you’re looking to improve your bass playing, pick up a new tip, try out a different piece of gear, or start playing the instrument for the first time, we’ve got articles to help in our full archive of articles for bassists.
The 5 Best Digital Synths for Bass Sounds
There’s no getting around it, and the science is in: Bass is crucial for giving your…
Mixing Tips for Achieving a Tighter Bass
Big, powerful bass is an important part in most recordings. But it’s also very easy…
Can Descending Chords Ever Sound Happy?
Descending melodies and progressions often sound sad, but one of the most resoundingly happy songs ever, Jackson 5’s “I Want You Back” begs to differ.
How and Why You Should Use a Reference Track During Mixing
Arguably one of the most important skills in mixing audio is the ability to listen. Listening…
How to Tame Unwanted Low Frequencies Out of Your Mix
One of the most essential mixing tips when working with low frequencies is to exercise…
5 Secrets to Making Your Sub-Bass Notes Audible
Whether you’re making pop, hip-hop, or EDM, chances are your music is going to include…
How Esperanza Spalding Is Bringing Value Back to Music with Her New Album
“In the paper, the lyrics are waiting. And we’re just gonna pull them out with…
Afrobeat Songs are Long and Repetitive, So How are They So Irresistibly Compelling?
Afrobeat is as eclectic as it is mesmerizing. Its roots stem from a few different…
Exploring the Major Scale with Queen and David Bowie’s ‘Under Pressure’
Video courtesy of the free course Theory for Producers: The White Keys and Major Modes. The…