So yes, for those veterans of the forum who are annoyed of people asking the question "How do you get the bass to sound tight?", I HAVE searched the forum, and I HAVE found answers, but I'm still not getting it.

My band is going up to http://www.studiometronome.com to record our drum tracks on an SSL... We're taking everything back to my house for overdubs.

I was hoping someone could help me decide on which of these 2 heads to get. I will only have enough cash for 1 at the moment.
Mesa Boogie Bass 400+
or
Ampeg SVT-2PRO

One problem I have is tracking slap bass, particularly bass tracks which are finger picked throughout with slap decorations. The slaps cause quick spikes. What are some recommended methods for getting a smooth yet dynamic sound out of slap bass tracks? How do guys like Marcus get such perfect balance between easy legato phrases and hard slaps without sounding squashed?

Thanks. 8-)

I've been drafted to record a rockabilly band next month, but I've never recorded a live upright acoustic bass before. I've been shooting ideas around in my head, but haven't figured a good way to mic it. I want to run it in thirds (mic left panned hard left, mic right panned hard right, mic centered perfect stereo) but not sure what mics to use.

Hi guys

I want to replace the valves in a Behringer 1952 that I have. I will use one channel to compress bass and the other for guitar.

Any sugestions on what tubes I should be looking at?

Thanks
Kuzan

how can i know..bass,hi,mid response in my room is good enough...is there anykind of equipment or anything that can test itself the needs of the room... i mean i can't afford an acoustic engineer so how can i myself do it...please some guidence

I am mixing something that has poorly recorded drums and bass (don't ask it is not my fault). I'm wondering if anyone has any good strategy to get the most out of this kind of situation.

I am mixing something that has poorly recorded drums and bass (don't ask it is not my fault). I'm wondering if anyone has any good strategy to get the most out of this kind of situation.

Does MaxxBass Have any business in the mastering chain? If applied to all the low-end in a song, wouldn't it have a similar result as just boosting low EQ? Would this not just leave the low end as muddy as if you boosted all the low EQ. Should MaxxBass just be used in the mix?