Tone Profile

A clean and fundamental bass tone with subtle chorus and compression, providing a solid foundation for the song's haunting atmosphere. The sound is deep and round but retains clarity and punch.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The bass was recorded with a direct input (DI) signal blended with the mic'd amplifier.
• The Roland Dimension D chorus effect was applied subtly to add width and depth to the bass.
• Compression was used to even out the dynamics and provide a consistent low-end presence.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a Fender Precision Bass for its fundamental tone.
• Use an Ampeg SVT for a clean and powerful bass amp sound.
• Experiment with a Roland Dimension D or similar chorus effect, keeping the depth subtle.
• Apply compression to even out the bassline and add sustain.
• Blend a DI signal with the amp signal to capture both clarity and warmth.

Original Gear

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• Fender Precision BassShop on Reverb(guitar)
• Ampeg SVTShop on Reverb(amp)
• Neumann U47Shop on Reverb(mic)
• Roland Dimension DShop on Reverb(pedal)
• Urei 1176Shop on Reverb(compressor)