A Bass Player’s Guide to Electronic Music with John Davis Pt 3
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Summary
Are you curious about how bassists in the world of electronic music create those incredible sounds that you hear, from the deepest sub-bass synth tones imaginable, to shimmery, ambient soundscapes?
In the final course of this three-part series, John Davis walks us through his preferred pedalboard setup, piece-by-piece, sharing insights he’s learned about gear and sound design from over 20 years of playing experience.Along the way, John demonstrates some of his most striking effects, from aggressive, distorted sub-basses, to dynamic filter sweeps, expansive soundscapes, and more that push well beyond the conventional sonic boundaries of a bass guitar.
Later in the course, John is joined by the great drummer Nate Wood for two improvised performances where they show how these effects can be combined and used in musical context.In these lessons you’ll learn
- What’s inside John’s time-tested pedal setup and why
- How to mimic oscillator sounds using chorus and delay
- Unique and creative ways to employ an expression pedal
- Building textured sounds that allow you to expand beyond thumpin’ bass lines
- And so much more
This course—designed for any bass player interested in effects or modern electronic-style music—is here to give you the knowledge, inspiration, and confidence to experiment with your sound like never before!
