Distorted Tone

Engine No. 9

Vitamin String Quartet

Bassrock2010s+

Original Gear

BassUnknown (likely sample library or synthesized bass, not a physical bass guitar)

AmpN/A (amp simulation or plugin, not a physical amp)

PickupsN/A (sampled or synthesized)

Amp Settings

gain6

bass5.5

mid5.5

treble6

presence6

compression5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, released 2000s-2010s, Vitamin String Quartet is known for using sample libraries and digital production for non-string parts; no evidence of live bass guitar performance.

Tone Character(10)

aggressive midrange bitecrunchy, saturated attacktight low endmodern digital distortioncompressed and controlled dynamicsclear note separation despite driveslightly scooped midsartificial sustainno amp/cab colorationprocessed, not organic

Difficulty

The bass part is rhythmically straightforward and relies on tight timing and consistent attack, but does not require advanced technical skill or complex fills.

Sources

String Quartet covers of pop music - Real or String Libraries? - Reddit Vitamin String Quartet Members, Gear & Sound | Equipboard

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