bass guitar from “pumped up kicks” by foster the people | ToneDB

pumped up kicks

foster the people

bass guitar

75% ai confidence

Tone Profile

The bass tone is clean, punchy, and slightly compressed, providing a solid foundation for the track. It has a modern, almost synth-like quality, but retains an organic feel.

Production Credits

Producer: Mark Foster

Engineer: Mark Foster

Recorded at: Mark Foster's Home Studio

Signal Chain

Instrument: Fender Precision Bass

Processing: Empirical Labs Distressor

Recording Notes

  • The bass was likely recorded direct, focusing on a clean signal path.
  • Compression was used to even out the performance and add punch.
  • The Distressor was possibly used to add some harmonic distortion and character.

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a Fender Precision Bass or similar bass with a clear, fundamental tone.
  • Record direct into your audio interface.
  • Use a compressor like the Empirical Labs Distressor, or a plugin emulation, to add punch and control the dynamics.
  • Experiment with subtle amounts of harmonic distortion to add character without making it sound overly processed.
  • EQ to taste, focusing on the low-mids for warmth and the upper-bass for clarity.

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