Recording Bass Direct Through Focusrite Scarlett?

2016/09/06 16:28:37

chamlin

I've never recorded bass at home. Do I need to do more than just plug the bass guitar in to the scarlett? Is an separate D.I. needed? Only other item I have is a PODXT for guitar... ???

2016/09/06 16:30:10

Slugbaby

That's what I always do. There's a Line/Instrument selector, i can't remember which it should be. If one doesn't work, it's the other.

2016/09/06 16:40:30

Mosvalve

If you are going to use the Pod then choose line level. If you go direct into the interface choose instrument. Be sure to select the correct one for the signal you are sending

2016/09/06 17:30:26

Blackiejames7

Just plug your bass into the Scarlett and switch to instrument setting. Watch your record level so you don't overload and go. I record bass like this all the time and then EQ it in the mix and it comes out great.

2016/09/06 19:50:29

cuitlahac

I record direct bass on occasion following the suggestions above but I usually run through a hardware compressor before the interface. My interface is not a Scarlett but the process is the same....

2016/09/06 19:58:26

PeterMc

Nobody has suggested using a DI. Is that because the Scarlett "instrument" setting effectively acts as a DI?

2016/09/06 20:06:53

BASSJOKER

very likely....my Lex takes my Bass direct no prob.....though I prefer a live/di mix ....for max possibilities

2016/09/06 21:05:20

Maarkr

guitar and bass go in direct... no di needed. next you'll want a vst bass amp. set your buffer low and turn off unnecessary fx to reduce latency.

2016/09/06 21:23:29

chuckebaby

Yes it does because essentially you are using direct input by means of the focusrite.
It's really as easy as pie

2016/09/08 17:24:12

chamlin

Guys, thanks for all the input. Yes, so easy! Just direct into the Focusrite, and the sound was great. AND, I can definitely see the long-term benefit of doing a dual "Direct" and "Mic'd amp" option for a fatter, rounder sound.

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