I Recorded PRO Bass Sessions On My Phone

In this video, I recorded professional bass guitar sessions using just my phone! I share all of my personal tips of how I am able to get PRO quality recordings from my phone using the IK Multimedia Tonex One Pedal and iRig HD-X to get pro level tone.

This has been an experiment I've been wanting to do for a long time, because I wasn't completely sure it was possible.

Products used in this video

Videos Reference Links
How To Import Audio Tracks Into GarageBand iOS

How To Export STEMS/Audio Tracks from GarageBand iOS

Video Chapters
00:00 | Start of Video
01:35 | Overview
02:05 | Gear Rundown
04:35 | Checking Bass Tones
05:25 | Recording Song 1
08:20 | Recording Song 2
12:45 | Exporting Tracks
13:39 | Listening To Tracks
15:55 | Takeaway
16:26 | Outro

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[harrysutton]

Got to love musicians. Spent years waiting to build a nice set up at home, completes it, one the first videos after that- ‘Let’s record outside in public!’ (Epic playing as ever Travis, learnt lots from you)

[MashaT]

I’ve been wanting a guitar YouTuber to make this sort of video. Even though I’m not a bass player, this is extremely valuable to me as a guitarist. Lots of people don’t even own a laptop or computer anymore when our phones are capable of so much.

Can you make a video for playing live at home or at a show with just a phone and amp/headphones/PA? I’d love to learn how to only use a phone for practicing at home, playing with a few others, making social media videos, and possibly even for performances at a venue.

Why would anyone want to drag a laptop when their phone can probably get the job done for tones/rigs, recording, monitoring, and a host of other tools?! Maybe this should become a “iPhone only” series to cover a variety of topics on how to be a musician with just a phone, your instrument, and as little as possible beyond that.

Ty!

[wladnav]

Wow! Travis, what a great job. I love your musicality. Thank you for sharing your talent with the world. Thank you for making this video. Keep it up! I love your bass tone. I know you mentioned the ToneX effect pedal, but I think your great tone comes from the type of bass you are playing, the pick-ups in your bass, and your technical skills as a bass player. I loved the ghost notes that you added in the upbeat song

[elksongmusic]

That’s the perfect message to end with, for me. Not having certain gear is always my excuse for not being consistent with projects, so thank you for that reminder!
I love these videos! The structure is always solid, and I love that you link the gear in the comments. It always gives a theme of encouragement for all us players, thank you for this channel!

[slapnpop]

Very cool. Garage Band is a great free option, but I would suggest using Cubasis 3 as your DAW for those who need a little more capability in DAW.

[artofwar]

Sooo sick man! You’re right, I have no more excuses about not being able to record myself without a bunch of recording gear. Thank you and outstanding playing!

[beatrocka]

I found this really incredible, and your playing was just dope like always. Awesome vid!

[EthanTheBassPlayer]

I’ll definitely have to try a set up like this out! Thanks for the amazing content as always!!

[PSJack]

Sounded dope and super clean! Will definitely pursue this route in the future.

[keytone]

Dope! Just went on Amazon and purchased a Tonex One.
I had to. Thx for sharing Bass man!

[SleepingLionsProductions]

My dyslexic ass read "Bass Pro Sessions" like at Bass Pro Shops

[ChuckSturgeonMusic]

sounded great. i have the old iRig Pro (10 years old) and just recently pulled it out and tried with Garageband (to show a friend who was just using iPhone microphone for his recordings) and was impressed how easily it was to put down guitar and bass over a Garageband drum beat. I'd never done that before. I've not exported those yet so going to watch your recommended video on that. I use Presonus 6+ (whatever they call the subscription) as well. you've got a new subscriber.

[JackiesJohn]

Quality tracks! Great workflow. Definitely grateful for this sharing. Thanks, Travis! -J(m)

[DroneUpp]

Wow! Thanks Travis! After watching this, I dug into my old box and pulled out my old iRig device! LOL! Had not touched it in at least 9 years! Whoa! I recall getting discouraged with it because I could not figure out how to get a good sound into it with my bass but you answered that! Still, I had trouble with compatibility of the GB on the iPhone and GB on my MacBook Pro. Geez! I may go back to it and try again. Thanks!

[Chrisreedbeats]

Really enjoyed this video. Man you got a great tone coming out of that mobile setup!

[sidbates]

Travis your dude this why I’m a follower of the channel Bro you’ve taught me something today

[BassBülow]

You can also use the Tonex one as an Interface and go straight to your smartphone 💪. It also gets power over usb then;)

[dennisvanmierlo]

Not only the bass line sounds hot 🥵 😁👌 Great video and I love your bass sound and how you play!

[TMccrury]

That sounded really good. I listened on my AT M50X headphones and the track sound really good.

[dennisvanmierlo]

The wood and the logo of your new studio looks amazing. A suggestion is to move the bin out of the frame 😉