Music Production: Bass

P2P | 22 December 2025 | 1.95 GB

(Synth & Sampled)

The bassline is the bridge between rhythm and harmony — it anchors the groove and defines the emotional weight of a track. In this course, you’ll learn how to design, perform, and mix effective bass parts using both synthesized and sampled instruments. We’ll begin by exploring genre fit — how to choose the right instrument type and tone for your production. You’ll learn when to reach for Serum or Massive for electronic styles, and when a sampled electric or upright bass is a better match for rock, pop, or jazz contexts. From there, we’ll dive into the musical science behind strong basslines: octaves, fifths, and tritones; outlining chord tones like roots and thirds; and using passing notes (both diatonic and chromatic) to create flow between harmonies. We’ll also study articulation — how short vs. sustained notes can dramatically change the character of a groove.