Tone Profile

A distorted and unsettling synth bass with a heavy, sub-frequency presence and a raspy, almost broken quality. The sound is aggressive and emphasizes the darker, more abrasive textures.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The synth bass sound in 'bury a friend' is characterized by heavy distortion and sub-bass frequencies.
• Finneas O'Connell likely used a combination of synthesizers and distortion plugins to achieve this abrasive tone.
• The SansAmp Bass Driver DI is a common tool for adding grit and shaping bass tones, and it appears in the signal chain.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a sawtooth or square wave on a synthesizer.
• Apply heavy distortion using a plugin or pedal like the SansAmp Bass Driver DI.
• EQ the sound to emphasize the sub-bass frequencies and reduce harsh high frequencies.
• Experiment with different distortion settings to achieve the desired level of aggression.

Recommended Gear

• Moog Minimoog(synth)
• SansAmp Bass Driver DI(pedal)