Tone Profile

Aggressive and distorted synth bass with a gritty, industrial edge. It's a driving, rhythmic foundation with a raw, almost metallic texture.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The Prophet-VS was used extensively by Nine Inch Nails for its unique wavetable synthesis capabilities.
• Distortion was added to give the bass a more aggressive sound.
• EQ used to shape the frequencies, boosting the low end and cutting unwanted frequencies.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a wavetable synth capable of aggressive sounds.
• Experiment with different waveforms and modulation options to find a gritty, metallic tone.
• Use an overdrive or distortion pedal to add harmonics and saturation.
• Use EQ to carve out the desired frequencies, focusing on a strong fundamental and cutting any muddiness.

Recommended Gear

• Sequential Circuits Prophet-VS(synth)
• Overdrive Pedal(pedal)