bass guitar from “sub-culture” by new order | ToneDB
sub-culture
new order
bass guitar
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Tone Profile
A clean, defined bass tone with a slight edge and subtle chorus/modulation, providing a solid foundation for the song's driving rhythm. It has a distinct 80s synth-bass vibe.
Gear
- Yamaha BB1200instrument
- Reverb$1600Sweetwater
- Ampeg SVTamp
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- Neumann U47microphone
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- Roland Dimension Dprocessing
- ReverbSweetwater
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The Story
The bass sound on New Order's "Sub-Culture" features a Yamaha BB1200 bass through an Ampeg SVT amplifier, with the subtle chorus effect provided by a Roland Dimension D. The recording was done at Britannia Row Studios in London with engineer Michael Johnson, using a blend of direct input and miked amplifier to achieve the clarity and punch characteristic of the track.
Production Credits
Producer: Unknown
Engineer: Michael Johnson
Recorded at: Britannia Row Studios, London
Signal Chain
Instrument: Yamaha BB1200
Amp: Ampeg SVT
Microphone: Neumann U47
Processing: Roland Dimension D
Recreation Tips
- Start with a bass that has a clear and defined tone, like a Yamaha BB series or similar.
- Use an Ampeg SVT or an amp model that emulates its characteristics.
- Add a touch of chorus or spatial enhancement using a Roland Dimension D plugin or similar effect. Keep the effect subtle to avoid overpowering the fundamental tone.
- Blend a direct input signal with a miked amplifier signal to get the desired clarity and punch.
Original Gear
- Yamaha BB1200(guitar)
- Ampeg SVT(amp)
- Neumann U47(mic)
- Roland Dimension D(pedal)
Substitutions & Recommendations
Alternative to: Yamaha BB1200
Modern BB series bass that maintains the clear, defined tone of the BB1200 with similar pickup configuration and sonic character
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Ampeg SVT
Current production SVT that delivers the same tube-driven punch and warmth as the vintage SVT used on the recording
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Roland Dimension D
Waza Craft recreation of the Dimension D circuit that provides the same subtle chorus and spatial enhancement
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Roland Dimension D
Authentic plugin emulation of the original Dimension D, perfect for getting that subtle 80s chorus effect in the mix
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Ampeg SVT
Software amp model that captures the SVT character for direct recording setups without needing a physical amp
ReverbSweetwaterSources
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