Death From Above 1979 Bass Sound

Discussion in 'how to make "that" sound' started by tori, Apr 6, 2026 at 3:47 AM.

  1. tori

    tori Platinum Record

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    Hi Leute!

    Do you have any idea how to get a similar bass guitar sound, like......



    I want to use amp sim vsts on my computer. I thought I should use a bass sim vst and a fuzz. But I think this sound isn't just a fuzz theres much more going on. I think I need more distortion plugins who can shape the sound in the right direction. I just don't know that much about distortion so I thought you can help me thanks!

    I think the original band just used broken or shitty amps.

    I just love how that band just uses bass as a lead instrument, and I want so make experiments in that direction.... But my bass skills are even more questionable than my guitar skills xD
     
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  3. xorome

    xorome Audiosexual

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    I think bridge pickup => Ram's Head Big Muff => Valvestate 8100 with cranked reverb knob => EQ bump at ~2200hz should get you close. I tried with the Scarbee Rickenbacker in Kontakt, audiority VS8100 (default cab, default gain channel) and that sounded reasonable to me.
     
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