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SourceAudio C4 Synth patch for “Words” by Missing Persons
A gear-focused walkthrough of a custom synth patch built on the SourceAudio C4 for covering “Words” by Missing Persons, covering the settings used to get a synth-bass tone out of a standard bass rig.
The Bredren – Cali Livin (bass play-through)
A run-through of “Cali Livin,” focused on the groove pocket that drives the song and the small rhythmic variations that keep repeated sections from feeling static. Includes a note on right-hand technique for the sustained groove passages.
We’re No Gentlemen – Promises (bass play-through)
Bass play-through of “Promises,” breaking down the interplay between the verse groove and the more melodic runs in the chorus. A look at how the part supports the vocal melody without competing with it.
The Bredren – Stronger (bass play-through)
A full breakdown of the bass part for “Stronger,” walking through the verse groove, the build into the chorus, and the tone choices that keep the low end supportive without crowding the mix. Recorded through the Kemper Profiler rig, with notes on why those settings suit the song’s dynamics.
Alanis Morissette – You Oughta Know (bass cover)
A cover breakdown of the iconic bassline from “You Oughta Know” — the aggressive pick-driven tone, the syncopated groove that defines the track, and what it takes to get that late-90s alt-rock low end right.
The Bredren – Break Me (bass play-through)
Play-through of “Break Me,” covering the phrasing choices in the verses and how the bass locks in with the drums through the more aggressive sections. A look at how tone shifts between the quieter and heavier parts of the arrangement.
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We’re No Gentlemen – Reflection (bass play-through)
A technical walkthrough of “Reflection,” covering the tone and phrasing decisions across the song’s dynamic shifts, plus how the low end is voiced differently between the verses and the bridge.
5 Seconds of Summer – Teeth (bass cover)
A modern pop-rock cover, working through the tight, punchy bass part that drives “Teeth” and the tone choices that keep it sitting well against a heavily produced track.
Gloria Estefan – Mi Tierra (Bass Cover)
A fretless bass cover of “Mi Tierra,” exploring the Latin rhythmic patterns that anchor the song and the technique adjustments needed to play authentically in that style versus a straight rock or pop groove.