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flowers

miley cyrus

bass guitar

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Tone Profile

A tight, punchy bass sound with a slightly gritty edge that provides a solid foundation for the song. The tone is modern, clean, and articulate, fitting the pop/rock vibe of the track.

Gear

Fender Precision Bassinstrument
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Ampeg SVT-VRamp
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AKG D112microphone
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Tech 21 SansAmp Bass Driver DIprocessing
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Empirical Labs Distressorprocessing
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Production Credits

Producer: Kid Harpoon, Tyler Johnson

Engineer: Randy Merrill

Signal Chain

Instrument: Fender Precision Bass

Amp: Ampeg SVT-VR

Microphone: AKG D112

Processing: Tech 21 SansAmp Bass Driver DI, Empirical Labs Distressor

Recording Notes

  • The bass was likely recorded with a combination of a DI signal and a miked amplifier.
  • The DI signal captures the direct, clean tone of the bass, while the miked amp adds warmth and character.
  • Compression was used to even out the dynamics and add punch to the bass line.
  • A touch of overdrive or distortion provides a subtle gritty edge to the tone.

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a Fender Precision Bass for its classic, versatile tone.
  • Use a SansAmp Bass Driver DI to get a solid foundation tone with some grit.
  • Blend the DI signal with an Ampeg SVT-VR amp sim for added warmth and punch.
  • Apply compression using a Distressor-style plugin to even out the dynamics.
  • Experiment with different microphone emulations and placements to fine-tune the amp tone.
  • Use EQ to shape the final sound, focusing on clarity and definition in the low-mid frequencies.

Original Gear

  • Fender Precision Bass(guitar)
  • Ampeg SVT-VR(amp)
  • AKG D112(mic)
  • Tech 21 SansAmp Bass Driver DI(pedal)
  • Empirical Labs Distressor(compressor)

Substitutions & Recommendations

Fender Player Precision Bass$700-$800

Alternative to: Fender Precision Bass

Current production P-Bass with the same fundamental tone character - punchy low-mids and clear articulation that defines this modern pop bass sound

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Tech 21 SansAmp Bass Driver DI v2$200-$250

Alternative to: Tech 21 SansAmp Bass Driver DI

Still in production and provides the same gritty DI tone with amp simulation that adds the subtle overdrive character heard on the track

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IK Multimedia Ampeg SVX 2$150-$200

Alternative to: Ampeg SVT-VR

Official Ampeg plugin recreation of SVT circuits that captures the warmth and punch of the tube amp without needing the physical amplifier

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Empirical Labs Distressor EL8-X$1,800-$2,000

Alternative to: Empirical Labs Distressor

Same model compressor still in production, provides the tight, punchy compression that evens dynamics while adding character

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AKG D112 MkII$180-$220

Alternative to: AKG D112

Updated version of the original with the same focused low-end response and midrange clarity for capturing bass amp presence

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FabFilter Pro-C 2$180-$200

Alternative to: Empirical Labs Distressor

Budget alternative that can achieve similar tight, musical compression with transparent to colored character settings for bass

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