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.
Recommended Gear
- Fender Precision Bass(guitar)
- Empirical Labs Distressor(compressor)
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