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Now, cut the Level control to approximately 3:00 and do the same thing.
Repeat this process with the two remaining control sets. By the way, this
process is a lot easier if you have a friend do the knob twiddling while you
play.
Here are a couple of tips to help you dial in your desired tone:
For a great fretless tone, dial in a little extra at approximately 550Hz.
For extra grind for Rock and other aggressive music, add a little at 1-1.2KHz
or 2-2.2KHz or both! Remember, though, that a little goes a long way.
Dont over boost.
NOTE
: Remember that the tone you get when playing alone may not cut
through as well as youd like when playing with others. You may need to
adjust the tone controls to achieve the same (apparent) tone, especially in the
mids and high end.
A FEW TECHNICAL THINGS TO REMEMBER
Clipping = Bad
Keep an eye on the EQ Clip light. If it blinks, either
reduce Input Gain or cut back on one or more EQ ranges. As we said earlier,
Clipping in the preamp section is a very bad thing and is to be avoided at
all times. If you find yourself running out of amplifier headroom, cut a little
in the lower frequencies, which require the most power from your amp.
Youll know this is happening if you see the Limit light flashing. As long as
the light is just blinking, youre fine. But, if its on more than its off, you
might want to back off a bit.
Frequency Oddities
Two areas are a frequent source of frustration for
bassists trying to achieve their sound: frequency masking and frequency
enhancement. Frequency masking occurs when other instruments
(particularly cymbals and electric guitars) obscure the important upper
harmonic content of your sound. As a result, you find that the EQ settings
that were so perfect at home lack definition in a live setting. On the other
hand, the stage settings that worked so well sound harsh and/or thin in the
absence of other instruments.
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