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Parliament-Funkadelic: (Not Just) Knee Deep (Isolated Synth Bass and Drums)
It would be wrong to focus on Synth Bass and not include anything by Parliament-Funkadelic. Upon searching for some cool videos, I stumbled across the multitrack for the funk classic “Knee Deep”. Junie Morrison is laying down the groove. PHAT!
Duran Duran Announces New Album, “Future Past”
Duran Duran has announced “Future Past”, which will be the rock band’s first studio album in six years. The new record, which will be released in October, has been in the works for several years.
The Beauty in the BASSics: Triads – Part 2
In Part 2 of this series, Rich Brown continues the study of triads and inversions. You’ll be sure to gain a deeper understanding of the beautiful melodicism found within these three little notes.
Sanborn Sessions – Remote Session 4: Marcus Miller
David Sanborn and Marcus Miller go way back. So it was cool to see Marcus take part in the Sanborn Sessions for this remote session. In this clip, the group takes on Marcus’s tune, “Detroit”.
Tech 21 Announces Bass Fly Rig v2 Multi-Effects Floor Unit
Tech 21’s Bass Fly Rig is being updated for 2021 with version 2. The multi-effects floor unit has a built-in 3-band EQ, chorus, octaver, fuzz, compression, and – of course – the company’s SansAmp preamp sounds.
Bass & Creativity: Spicing Up the Chords
Today we will explore simple ways to discretely modify the harmony while maintaining the bass movement. Once again, experimenting with the piano will help underline those modifications, but we will also cover ways to express it on the bass.
Scary Pockets: I Want You Back
Scary Pockets took The Jackson 5’s “I Want You Back” and made it their own in this new video they shared yesterday. Dannielle DeAndrea joined the band on lead vocals, with bassist Solomon Dorsey laying it down behind it all.
Sven Pipien Returns to The Black Crowes for Reunion Tour
The Black Crowes will finally be getting to celebrating the 30th anniversary of “Shake Your Money Maker”. The band’s reunion tour will see the return of bassist Sven Pipien, who played with the band from 1997 until their hiatus in 2015.
Bass of the Week: Ritter Instruments R8 Acoustic
Jens Ritter’s basses always blow me away, and this R8 Acoustic model is no different. The four-string bass is crafted from solid red cedar with a maple neck and ebony fingerboard, which is adorned with oval ring inlays.
John McLaughlin: Straight No Chaser
John McLaughlin recently shared this video of Thelonious Monk’s “Straight No Chaser”, to raise awareness and donations for COVID relief in India. Bassist Jean Michel “Kiki” Aublette backs the band and takes a great solo.
Mile End Effects Unveils the DTYCEYP Fuzz/Preamp Pedal
Mile End Effects has unveiled the DTYCEYP, aka the Don’t Think You Can Escape Your Purpose, fuzz/preamp pedal. The unit is an homage to the Univox Super Fuzz of the 1970s, which was used on Yoo Doo Right’s first LP of the same name.
Weekly Top 10: Jaco Pastorius Bass Solo Transcription, Synth Bass, New Bass Gear, and More
Another week comes to a close, so it is time to look back at the No Treble reader favorite stories and more. Here is your top 10 list for the week of May 8-14, 2021.