Johnthedreamer Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 Hello everyone My name is John - prompted by having a chat with Lee Pomeroy after being at the Holmfirth gig of Steve Hacketts recent tour - I decided to dust off my bass , buy an amp , new strings and play around a bit ... hell I have even got GCSE music to actually learn how to read music .... like Mum and Dad wished 40 years ago ! Any way have always loved the really epic sound created in such tracks as Los Endos Suppers ready Firth of Fifth - and indeed the instrumental parts of Hacketts own Everyday . I get the feeling that the main 'Choral' sound derives from the keyboard end , or from taurus pedals ( a bit beyond my budget ) ...... Is there a nice inexpensive way of creating such a fantastic aural delight for a Bass ??? If so which device and how much ???? Believe me I am years away from being even half way competent - but would love to play with some noises and just enjoy myself ! The picture is Alex - my eight year old son - being somewhat weighed down by my venerable Washburn Chicago ! JOHN age 51 Leeds [attachment=110046:032.JPG] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 Welcome, John! I'm afraid I can't hellp you with your question, but I'm confident that one or more of the experts will read this thread and offer advice. Nice bass (and young son)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 (edited) Hi John, Welcome to BC! As to your question, I quickly checked Los Endos (can check more later this evening if needed). Do you mean "choral sound" as in the sound that really is like a choir? In case, this is almost 100.00% Tony Banks' Mellotron keyboard. I think this sound is virtually impossible to emulate no matter how many effects you use. Among other technical causes, it's sooo dependant on being played i chords. The small irregularities in the recordings, and their playback, are structural to this sound. But even if it's played one tone at a time, I have trouble seeing how you could emulate without the bass triggering MIDI devices. Other people's mileage my of course vary. However, there is some light: there's a Mellotron app, for Apple devices at least, which does a wonderful job of sounding like a Mellotron. Enjoy the site! Edited June 10, 2012 by BassTractor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BottomE Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 Can't help with your question but welcome aboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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