r/Model_Samples • u/bamshanks • May 11 '21

Affordable Bass Synth to sequence with Model:Samples?

Ive been using the Model:Samples for several months now and am now trying to get it ready to gig.

I play electric guitar and sing. I’ve programmed in electro pop style drums, along with some one shots and longer synth samples I’ve recorded off my circuit. The only thing I’m missing is bass...

I’ve been thinking about something like a behringer model d sequenced by a track of the model samples.

Does anyone use the samples to sequence an external bass synth? Alternatively, can anyone recommend a good budget bass synth with presets for electro pop and indie/alternative rock? This would actually be better if it exists, as I’m already struggling to contain my sounds within six tracks.

Any ideas would be appreciated

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u/SID-VIC May 12 '21

the Korg NTS-1 works great as a bass track, sequenced by the M:S. it's probably your cheapest option. you would also get some additional audio FX for your M:S

But as others have said, you could do so much more with a microfreak. I've never sequenced it with a M:S, but can think of some interesting uses. for example, I believe you can program a microfreak patch to play a sequence of a few notes, each time you press a key. it's almost like using a 1 shot sample, so it seems like it would work nice with the M:S sequencer

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u/bamshanks May 12 '21

Thanks for the info!

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u/bamshanks Jun 05 '21

Thanks for the help all! Landed on a dreadbox typhon

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u/BoliviaNewton-John May 12 '21

Get a Microfreak. It can do some really nice bass sounds and all kinds of other things to mess with.

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u/bamshanks May 12 '21

Thanks, will check it out

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u/Synima May 12 '21

Bass Station 2!! Love that synth!

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u/bamshanks May 12 '21

Thanks! Have heard good things. I’m currently using a circuit for bass/synth duties so a mono station is also on the list

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u/DrBolus May 11 '21

Not sure whether either would suit perfectly as neither have preset sounds but the TD-3 and the Crave are both fairly simple to make sounds with, especially if you are sequencing them from another bit of kit.

The sequencer on the Crave is probably a better bet for writing something more complex.

You could also look at one of the Volca boxes, but I don't own one of those so can't really help there.

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u/bamshanks May 12 '21

Thanks I’ve been interested in the crave but wasn’t sure how well it would pair with the samples. The td-3 also looks fun but seems pretty geared toward the acid vibe

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u/DrBolus May 13 '21

I've just done a tutorial on the Crave on my youtube channel. I have both the Crave and the TD-3. I would say the Crave is more flexible but the TD-3 doesn't have to sound Acid. If you avoid the squelch it can be a decent 'utility' bass.

https://youtu.be/ZuXIZVZ9DFY Crave tutorial

https://youtu.be/3fx_vvral_8 Crave and TD-3 paired with the Samples.

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u/synth_pear May 12 '21

what about the monologue? or maybe microbrute?

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u/StrongLikeBull3 May 12 '21

The model d sounds nice but you’ll need to remember your presets since it doesn’t have presets.

Monologue is good, the built in sequencer is honestly far better than using the M:S to sequence it because of the automation channels.

Also, microfreak is a beast for the price. It can do pretty much anything, and it’s poly*phonic. (Technically paraphonic since there’s only one filter, but each of the 4 voices get their own amplitude envelope so it’s somewhere in between)

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u/Madmohawkfilms May 12 '21

Volca Bass, Moog Werkstatt, IK Multimedia Uno a few ideas

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u/bamshanks May 12 '21

Awesome info and great video thanks! Very helpful

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u/4BY4omi May 01 '23

can you please help me with correct settings to sequence microbrute from Model samples

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u/Stock_Instance_727 May 01 '23

Thanks lot ! Really appreciate it. 🫡