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Old 07-04-2009, 12:58 PM
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I think what you'll find is if you add (i.e. + from center detent) a touch or so of the Mid control from the bass, you'll find your averall tone in the mix better.
If you sound has too much mids or sounds over EQ'd when you boost the Bass and Treble together, start 'cutting' the Mids out till the sound is as tight as you need.

My favorite setting for slap funk is the Bass and Treble up half or more each and the Mids cut just as much.

This creates a notch filter effect, notching the mids out as it cleans out the low treble noise that drowns out the sizzle and takes out the high bass roll off which is just going nowhere.
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Old 07-04-2009, 01:59 PM
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If you sound has too much mids or sounds over EQ'd when you boost the Bass and Treble together, start 'cutting' the Mids out till the sound is as tight as you need. Yep, that's a good point.

My favorite setting for slap funk is the Bass and Treble up half or more each and the Mids cut just as much. I'll have to try this one.

This creates a notch filter effect, notching the mids out as it cleans out the low treble noise that drowns out the sizzle and takes out the high bass roll off which is just going nowhere.
There are many options that's for sure. I know with the bass amplification I use and the Smith 3-Band Circuit, I've never had a problem dialing in most anything.
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Old 07-04-2009, 02:01 PM
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Hmmm, a "Bass Settings" thread might be an interesting topic. Give everyone a chance to share their favorite settings with their favorite Bass Amp.? Strings, set-up, bass amplification, etc. could lead to some subjectivity, but maybe fun if nothing else.
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