Recording Bass [the Old School way]

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In this video, I share 7 tips to help you succeed in the recording studio. I demonstrate some of these tips in context while recording to tape with the rock band Roofman. This is an educational video about recording studio mindset and how to succeed in an analog workflow (especially for bass players).
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  • @roofmanofficial
    @roofmanofficial11 ай бұрын

    Happy having you on the record! ❤️

  • @philipconradmusic

    @philipconradmusic

    11 ай бұрын

    🥲

  • @rjbrando9616
    @rjbrando961611 ай бұрын

    Love seeing the Bassrig has kept it's spot on the board!

  • @jacekfalatowicz
    @jacekfalatowicz11 ай бұрын

    "Trust yourself. Make the best decision that you can and don't ask." I literally had a discussion about that today with someone who I value at work. It resonates with me. Very good advice. Not only in music but in life in general.

  • @philipconradmusic

    @philipconradmusic

    11 ай бұрын

    Agreed. Thanks for watching! Glad to have you here

  • @svenleeuwen
    @svenleeuwen11 ай бұрын

    Cool video! My tip/preference: When I'm in an recording environment I like to be present for all separate track recordings. 1: because it shows my engagement to the contributions of my fellow musicians, and 2: I can learn a lot about both the process of recording and the building blocks of the song.

  • @ricardodubatti657
    @ricardodubatti65711 ай бұрын

    Great tips, as always. I think it was Sean Hurley who said that if nobody is talking to you in the studio, you are doing a good job, simply because the people who hired you are focused in the things that actually need adjustments. And that applies also to other side of the coin: people is not going to be necesarely super expressive about the "greatness" or "coolness" of whatever you are doing, never expect that kind of reactions.

  • @MrBasso69
    @MrBasso6911 ай бұрын

    Great video, as always. I especially love number 6: control your vibes. This is so important, the vibes in the studio transfer directly to tape. Music is about feeling. Stress and ego's can easily ruin a recording. Greetings from the Netherlands. I really like your channel.

  • @ManCaveStudio
    @ManCaveStudio11 ай бұрын

    I have been recording in NYC for many years and your advice is 100% solid. It took me too long to learn all of your tips. I want to share this video with some people who are still not there yet. Especially the vibe part. :)

  • @zacsakrewski3794
    @zacsakrewski379411 ай бұрын

    Couldn’t agree more on all those tips, similar things have really helped me through the years. Two more things I’d add are 1: know context. It’s rare to go into a project competently sight unseen so take as much time as you can to not only get to know the songs, but the people who wrote them. What kind of people are they and what sounds do you feel they gravitate towards? Often it means you need to go out of your comfort zone but that’s bass for you. The second one is: know how you record and work to your strengths. Are you the kind of person who will smash takes in a room for 4 and a half hours or do you need a glass of water and a snack every so often? Identify what gets your results and use good vibes to make it work with the rest of the musicians. People say bass is more physical than guitar but I would say the psychological game is much more satisfying

  • @dchauser4
    @dchauser411 ай бұрын

    Good stuff. It tracks with a lot of what I did with my first time in a studio this past weekend. It's definitely different from being on stage or recording into an interface at home when it's just you, and it's a hell of a lot of fun.

  • @Eric1396
    @Eric139611 ай бұрын

    Great insights!

  • @CamiloDiaz
    @CamiloDiaz11 ай бұрын

    I loved the tips and agree to all. If I might add something it would be: unless is logistically or financially impossible, never leave other peoples ideas without trying it at least once in good faith. Goes hand in hand with other of my favorite advices: try to not fall excessively in love with your own ideas.

  • @philipconradmusic

    @philipconradmusic

    11 ай бұрын

    Well said! Thanks for sharing ⚡️

  • @CamiloDiaz

    @CamiloDiaz

    11 ай бұрын

    @@philipconradmusic thank you for the always inspiring content!!

  • @roberttower8059
    @roberttower805911 ай бұрын

    #7 is pure gold! It's not something that would have occurred to me to even consider but now that it has, I'm really going to start applying it. Thanks!

  • @alexo5861
    @alexo586111 ай бұрын

    When your recording and the engineer gets a great sound on your instrument don’t be afraid to ask how they did it, mic, mic placement, signal chain. The next time you go to record you can suggest a place to start for the next engineer. If something does not sound right let it be known. Even if your parts are done, hang out if you can. Your ears might be the one that hear something no one else’s does. Don’t drink to much to get too high. Have fun!!!

  • @doyouvegotkeys
    @doyouvegotkeys11 ай бұрын

    Hey Philip, I noticed you got a DCX Bass. Is there any chance you might do a review? You got a great taste, would really like to hear it being demonstrated by you! Your videos are great and so valuable! Keep up the good work!

  • @tskeldin29123
    @tskeldin2912311 ай бұрын

    When I recorded bass for a record like this I started off in the same room as the drums but they were too loud for me to hear anything else. I ended up in a closet next to the large room where the band was recording just so I could hear. It ended up working really well.

  • @flaviosan3020
    @flaviosan302011 ай бұрын

    #6 yessss!

  • @David-ew5gc
    @David-ew5gc11 ай бұрын

    Great man, specially the one about not talking too much, even on gigs and rehersals I found this one very usefull !

  • @2of7
    @2of711 ай бұрын

    Great video. I watch every one of them. I would enjoy more. I learn a lot from you with great fun. Thank you for doing that and greetings from bavaria germany!

  • @philipconradmusic

    @philipconradmusic

    11 ай бұрын

    Honored to have you here. I love your part of the world (my ancestors are from that area; we may be distant cousins). Thanks for watching and your support!

  • @conorlarkin1111
    @conorlarkin111111 ай бұрын

    Great video. I love what you said about just going with your gut because they choose you for a reason. Such excellent advice.

  • @philipconradmusic

    @philipconradmusic

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks Conor!

  • @jeffburnham4582
    @jeffburnham458211 ай бұрын

    Excellent topic! Agreed 100%!!

  • @philipconradmusic

    @philipconradmusic

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @1234drums
    @1234drums11 ай бұрын

    Very interesting ❤❤❤❤

  • @HarshSharma-05
    @HarshSharma-0511 ай бұрын

    That is some solid advice. Taking notes. Thanks, Phil!. PS. The record sounds impressive! Can't wait :)

  • @philipconradmusic

    @philipconradmusic

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching! Glad to have you here ⚡️

  • @GavinStroup28
    @GavinStroup2811 ай бұрын

    Your videos are getting too good!! Great job man!

  • @philipconradmusic

    @philipconradmusic

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much!

  • @amsknirb
    @amsknirb11 ай бұрын

    I have followed you from the start of your channel. I love seeing your progression as a "content creator". You started out very good, but it's amazing to see you going from very good to amazing. You're way more relaxed in front of the camera. The title reminded me of vintage gear. I was fortunate enough to be able to get my hands on a Japanese copy of a Gibson Ripper from 1980. It's my first vintage instrument, and I'm so very proud to own it. There are some things that I would like to change on it. The main problem is, is that it is very neck-heavy and I'm considering putting on some light-weight tuners. The thing is: I'm very nervous/anxious about changing something on an instrument that has survived in its current state for more than 40 years. I know you have an amazing vintage bass so I'm wondering what your thoughts on changing things on vintage instruments are. Keep grooving!

  • @scottkidwellmusic9175
    @scottkidwellmusic917511 ай бұрын

    I think along with the not asking too many questions: talk less, listen more. Above all else, be professional, and be a good hang. That last part I've heard from many of the studio cats (Leland Sklar, Tom Bukovac, Guthrie Trapp, et al). Good topic, and good video. Looking forward to hearing the new Roofman music!

  • @philipconradmusic

    @philipconradmusic

    11 ай бұрын

    Well said as usual Scott. Thanks for watching. I hope you are well!

  • @WhatJeanWants
    @WhatJeanWants11 ай бұрын

    Good advice all around, Philip! I would add: check your tuning regularly and bring a couple different basses to the session. Keep this good stuff coming!!

  • @philipconradmusic

    @philipconradmusic

    11 ай бұрын

    Great additions! I agree 💯. Thanks for watching!

  • @graff5138
    @graff513811 ай бұрын

    Love the lush cinematic video, how do you get that color???

  • @LOLDOG5000
    @LOLDOG500011 ай бұрын

    Advice: Always try someones advice, no matter who it comes from. It's a way of bringing good vibes :)

  • @philipconradmusic

    @philipconradmusic

    11 ай бұрын

    Great tip! Thanks for sharing ⚡️

  • @davidsteinberg8024
    @davidsteinberg802411 ай бұрын

    For the first three minutes all I could think of was "that sure looks like the back of Rhett's head".

  • @amyton3043
    @amyton30436 ай бұрын

    Hi Phil, question, do you add efx before you go to the desk or after?

  • @dw7704
    @dw770411 ай бұрын

    Yeah about the mix mattering, some of those isolated track videos sound awful on their own, but together, they’re fantastic

  • @philipconradmusic

    @philipconradmusic

    11 ай бұрын

    Agreed! Thanks for watchibg

  • @Kevtron9000
    @Kevtron900011 ай бұрын

    Ben from the Tim Dillon show rocks the bass too?!

  • @theaudioguy2923
    @theaudioguy292311 ай бұрын

    im an old school sound guy who tries to play a couple kinds of instruments, tape was king....warm...etc. i have another off topic guestion if i may, what about the PJ config, i have three and find it very difficut to get a solo P or J .wouldnt the PJ be the best of both worlds? would you do a review of all 3 types?

  • @philipconradmusic

    @philipconradmusic

    11 ай бұрын

    Hi there! PJ is an interesting solution. I’ve never owned one but I have tried them. My preference is one or another rather than a hybrid personally. I like embracing a choice in the instrument. But a lot of players lover the combo! Find what works for you. Thanks for watching!

  • @black-xg3gz
    @black-xg3gz11 ай бұрын

    Have you ever found geranium transistors to be somewhat sparatic and unreliable at times?

  • @philipconradmusic

    @philipconradmusic

    11 ай бұрын

    Yes

  • @siriurameshi5790
    @siriurameshi579011 ай бұрын

    number 5 is the most important thing LOL

  • @xentis007
    @xentis00711 ай бұрын

    What happened to Decon Knight ??

  • @xentis007

    @xentis007

    11 ай бұрын

    Love your playing and your videos!

  • @philipconradmusic

    @philipconradmusic

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching! I love and miss playing with Deacon Knight. Everyone got busy/has been out on the road. Hoping to get back together again soon!

  • @mikewolfe9458

    @mikewolfe9458

    11 ай бұрын

    @@philipconradmusicI thought that project sounded soooo good. Hope to see you all back together!

  • @johnwanderin3872
    @johnwanderin387211 ай бұрын

    I’ve had so many bands killed, or I left, because of bad vibes. I have some horror stories on how not to make it very far because of ego.

  • @smokingred5813
    @smokingred581311 ай бұрын

    I got rid of my account because of recent events. Is there another way to follow you than twitter?

  • @philipconradmusic

    @philipconradmusic

    11 ай бұрын

    I don’t have a twitter; just instagram

  • @bassace854
    @bassace85411 ай бұрын

    Wait...where's the Noble

  • @philipconradmusic

    @philipconradmusic

    11 ай бұрын

    I don’t own one.

  • @bassace854

    @bassace854

    11 ай бұрын

    Despite it winning the “blind DI taste test” you did? Lol Both great vids.

  • @oceansiderecordingstudio
    @oceansiderecordingstudio11 ай бұрын

    A major mistake and you have to stop the tape. The producer will notice and will stop the recording. Punching in on tape with a live recording is very difficult if not impossible. The best advice I can give from having recorded to tape since 1979 till today is practice,practice,practice. Make sure you know exactly what your going to do so that you don’t waste everyone’s time or your own if your a single recording artist. A jam is a jam but a recording is precision at its highest level or at least the very best you can do. If your going to mix the tape all in analog this precision is even more important. A well prepared band and artist should be able to record a song in less than 3 takes more than that means there not ready. Unless your an artist who has booked a studio for 6 months to f#$* around like Pink Floyd, my advice stands

  • @philipconradmusic

    @philipconradmusic

    11 ай бұрын

    Great insights here; thanks for sharing. Glad to have you here!

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