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2014/01/25 02:45:31 (permalink)

Ilya Efimov Fretless Bass

Something else new to fuel the GAS
https://www.ilyaefimov.com/products/bass/fretless-bass.html
 

This library is a detailed emulation of a hi-end 5-string “studio custom” fretless bass from the famous Canadian company F-Bass. We recorded 12 dynamic layers for each fret of each string with different playing techniques and articulations.
The three right hand positions in one patch: normal, soft, jaco. Additional articulations - allow you to conveniently and quickly edit your midi notation or play in real-time. We have minimized the use keyswitches, making the instrument simple and intuitive to use. A sophisticated algorithm to select strings in real time, automatically selects the natural bass guitar left-hand position on the fretboard. Manual string and position selection are also available.
The library’s repetition keys make it easy to play realistic ostinato bass-lines.  FX glissando will allow you to introduce new musical “colors” to your bass guitar parts. Multiple legato types are changed automatically, depending on the first note played.
Included, are several Legato modes, Open String mode, Chord Detection mode and X-note mode; for the convenience of composers and arrangers!

 
Sounds good in the demos tracks, particularly "Elis"
 

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Re: Ilya Efimov Fretless Bass 2014/01/25 19:54:46 (permalink)
Actually it makes me want to own a real fretless bass.
 
I do not like how I approach bass guitar lines when I play them on the keys.
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Re: Ilya Efimov Fretless Bass 2014/01/25 20:38:53 (permalink)
I'm afraid I'd fret over it...


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Re: Ilya Efimov Fretless Bass 2014/01/25 21:40:45 (permalink)
I'm sure this will be good. I love his acoustic guitars. 


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Re: Ilya Efimov Fretless Bass 2014/01/25 22:59:34 (permalink)
I trying to think who it was that listed his instruments as Fretless and Fretful basses. Might have been Richard Sinclair of Caravan??
 
Seriously though this one is very tempting. I have been hoping Greg will update the Orange Tree Jaco.
 
Going off on a bit of a tangent: Here is an unusual bass from Ilya Efimov, has anyone tried it?

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Re: Ilya Efimov Fretless Bass 2014/01/26 10:21:14 (permalink)
A 3-string bass. For when 4 strings are just too confusing! (No bass-player jokes, please.)
 
I'd actually love to give that one a go. I've heard a bass balalaika at the local Russian restaurant and it sounds pretty cool, at least in the context of Russian acoustic music. It might, however, be an interesting substitute for standup bass for jazz. Or, you never know, maybe even run through an amp sim for prog rock.
 


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Re: Ilya Efimov Fretless Bass 2014/01/26 11:06:14 (permalink)
I gave this a listen and the demo did make it sound very nice but I am struggling with the $135.40 when I already have OTS Jaco and Spectrasonics trilian. I can't make out what this would bring to the table that I don't already have.

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Re: Ilya Efimov Fretless Bass 2014/01/26 13:18:22 (permalink)
Yeh, I'd guess having that plus Trillian and Jaco would be beyond redundant. Not that I'd mind being in that position.
 
I'd love to have Trillian. I have plenty of bass libs, from the workaday to the specialized, but still often struggle to get the sound I'm after. Trillian sounds like a one-stop all-in-one solution.


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Re: Ilya Efimov Fretless Bass 2014/01/26 13:24:40 (permalink)
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Yeh, I'd guess having that plus Trillian and Jaco would be beyond redundant. Not that I'd mind being in that position.
 
I'd love to have Trillian. I have plenty of bass libs, from the workaday to the specialized, but still often struggle to get the sound I'm after. Trillian sounds like a one-stop all-in-one solution.


Put a chorus and distortion plug on it and call it a day.
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Re: Ilya Efimov Fretless Bass 2014/01/26 14:00:27 (permalink)
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Put a chorus and distortion plug on it and call it a day.



Sshh...that's my trade secret.


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Re: Ilya Efimov Fretless Bass 2014/01/26 14:11:39 (permalink)
bitflipper
Yeh, I'd guess having that plus Trillian and Jaco would be beyond redundant.



Thanks bit, that was exactly the little push/re-enforcement I needed to hear. You just saved me some money!
 
Hey bapu, which chorus and distortion plug? I may need to spend the money I just saved on one of each....

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Re: Ilya Efimov Fretless Bass 2014/01/26 14:14:48 (permalink)
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Hey bapu, which chorus and distortion plug? I may need to spend the money I just saved on one of each....



For The Coffee House Band, I typically use the EZMix bass chorus (which includes a distortion) on send to a bus.
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Re: Ilya Efimov Fretless Bass 2014/01/26 14:27:34 (permalink)
Cool! I don't own EZMix yet... 

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Re: Ilya Efimov Fretless Bass 2014/01/26 14:30:38 (permalink)
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Cool! I don't own EZMix yet... 


I'm sure any distortion and chorus plug will do.
 
Mine is just EZ to implement
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Re: Ilya Efimov Fretless Bass 2014/01/26 14:36:33 (permalink)
yes, quit it...  Still not sure if you put the distortion before the chorus or the chorus after the distortion though.

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Re: Ilya Efimov Fretless Bass 2014/01/26 14:38:27 (permalink)
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yes, quit it...  Still not sure if you put the distortion before the chorus or the chorus after the distortion though.


If separate plugs why not put both on their own bus and blend to taste?
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Re: Ilya Efimov Fretless Bass 2014/01/26 14:42:49 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby bapu 2014/01/26 15:16:44
I think I'm heading back over to the Ilya Efimov web site...

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Re: Ilya Efimov Fretless Bass 2014/01/26 23:10:03 (permalink)
The Scattergram had discount codes.
15% off for any bass library customers and 10 Euros off Customers who bought any bundle of our products from Dec.23 to January.14
 
As the wording was slightly ambigous (if you use wishful thinking) I tested the 15% coupon and it don't work - Its 15% off for previous bass library customers.

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