8 Tips on How To Make A BETTER Bassline (Hip Hop, Rap, and Trap)

[NavieD]

For those that want the drumkit from this beat

[unkown_]

That's a gem tip, I also try to make the basslines and 808s first, then add the kick and rest of the drums. It's definitely easier to eq headroom in the spectrum after these factors are implemented. As a sound designer, you always need to be taking into consideration the many different devices people will be listening to the end product. Nice work!!

[shokan]

0:56 Bass Before Drums
2:01 Start Basic
2:45 Bring It Back To The Root Note
3:12 Picking Other Notes

3:59 Multiple Basses
4:20 Pick Your Spots
6:07 Use Glides/Slides
6:57 Change Velocities

[radiobe]

navie this is an absolute gem of a video. it is definitely going to help me. i was doing: note lenght variation, and fills mostly in the "always weakest" endings of 2nd and 4th bar. this tip to always look for space, and the example of you doing it, its just gold. thank you!

[danielporter]

Holy shit you actually make tutorials that are not click bait. Very good information! Subbed!

[lamonth]

I've watched a lot of tutorial videos from others and so far, yours are my favorites. I really appreciate how detailed your breakdowns are. Thank you!

[craigdaubbeats-rapinstrume]

One thing I'd like to add on baselines is don't be afraid to keep it simple depending on the type of beat and melody you got going on. Many of my favorite songs, mostly the less melodic harder grimy trap songs, only have one or two 808 bass notes going on through the whole song. It's kind of one of those things you gotta play by ear as you're going. Usually this type of thing is best used on more aggressive stuff. Not every beat calls for a super intricate complex bassline. But at the same time some do.

This melody here definitely called for a beautiful bassline and you did it well. Thanks for another great video man! Playlisting!

[Darag]

This has been one of the most helpful videos I've come across. Thank you

[WillHam_H]

wow I instantly saw a difference in how good my bass was... thank you navie, this really helped me:)

[benmansourmahdi]

bruv never seen a tutorial this good in a loong while
really well done mah man

[marcusgreensr]

Appreciate all of your expertise. You have helped me take it up a few levels

[downtime]

Man, you are the best, keep up the good work, your work really helps, some of us dont come from rich backgrounds and you are really giving us a chance to make it in music production, you are appreciated

[ТодорПаскалев-шл]

great beat, very chill and the tutorial was great. very informative, I always watch your videos beacuse even if I knew these things your vids just remind me to utilise them more often

[ORABeats]

I like adding the bassline first because the kick should match the bass/808 not the other way around. The bass is where the energy comes from so find a kick that fits will make your prod way easier.
Getting the overall direction back to the root note is a great tip too. I see Nick Mira doing the same with melodies to keep them transitioning cleaner. It keeps those questions and anwers closer together.
Thank you for explaining placements and your theory behind it as well. You gave a what and a how.

[josephhughhlatshwayo]

this was a very fruitful lesson on how to bettering basslines. hopeful I will keep on practicing. I am beginner!!!! THANK YOU!!

[deanthomas]

Thank you!! I literally didnt even know there was a plugin for basslines

[maxruiter]

UR THE GOAT NEVER STOP MAKING THESE VIDS!!!❤️❤️❤️

[bluezy]

bass lines are everything! if your bass line sucks the whole beat is practically ruined i think 😞 great tips bro!

[gxxnie]

In the whip rn
Havent watched this, but can confidently add to my "Learn FL" playlist to learn something juicy later tn when I get home

[Garou_BZ]

Great job! Is there any video about mixing bass? I mean what plugins should i use etc.