Distorted Tone
Superstition
Stevie Wonder
Bassfunk1970s
Original Gear
BassMoog Minimoog Model D (synth bass, not electric bass guitar)
AmpDirect Input (DI), possibly through Orange amp for some keys, but synth bass is DI
PickupsN/A (monophonic analog synth, not a stringed instrument)
Amp Settings
gain5
bass6
mid6
treble5
presence5
compression5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1972, synth bass overdubbed after drums and clavinet
Tone Character(10)
deep and churningpercussive attackgritty analog drivebuzzy harmonicsmedium sustainslightly compressedrounded low endfiltered highspunchy midrangedistinct synth character
Difficulty
While the part is rhythmically syncopated and requires tight timing, it is played on a monophonic synth with relatively simple note choices, but demands good control of synth envelopes and articulation.
Sources
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Original Gear
BassMoog Minimoog Model D (synth bass, not electric bass guitar)
AmpDirect Input (DI), possibly through Orange amp for some keys, but synth bass is DI
PickupsN/A (monophonic analog synth, not a stringed instrument)
Amp Settings
gain5
bass6
mid6
treble5
presence5
compression5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1972, synth bass overdubbed after drums and clavinet
Tone Character(10)
deep and churningpercussive attackgritty analog drivebuzzy harmonicsmedium sustainslightly compressedrounded low endfiltered highspunchy midrangedistinct synth character
Difficulty
While the part is rhythmically syncopated and requires tight timing, it is played on a monophonic synth with relatively simple note choices, but demands good control of synth envelopes and articulation.
Superstition settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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