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killing in the name
rage against the machine
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Tone Profile
Aggressive and distorted bass tone with a strong fundamental and biting high-end. The sound is very present and cuts through the mix, providing a powerful foundation for the song.
Production Credits
Producer: Garth Richardson
Engineer: Stan Katayama
Recorded at: Sound City Studios, Van Nuys, CA
Signal Chain
Instrument: Music Man StingRay
Amp: Ampeg SVT-VR
Microphone: Shure SM57
Processing: Pro Co Rat
Recording Notes
- Tim Commerford's aggressive playing style is key to the tone.
- The Pro Co Rat is used to add distortion and sustain to the bass.
- The Ampeg SVT provides a solid low-end foundation.
- A Shure SM57 is used to capture the amp's tone.
Recreation Tips
- Start with a StingRay bass and an Ampeg SVT.
- Use a Pro Co Rat to dial in the distortion.
- Experiment with the Rat's filter knob to shape the tone.
- Use a Shure SM57 close to the speaker cone.
- Play with aggressive fingerstyle to bring out the attack.
Recommended Gear
- Music Man StingRay(guitar)
- Ampeg SVT-VR(amp)
- Pro Co Rat(pedal)
- Shure SM57(mic)
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