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Attention Bass Tone Settings — Charlie Puth
Charlie Puth · 2010s+ · pop
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Original Recording
A reconstruction of the bass tone. Gear attributions and estimated settings are explained in the research notes below.
Bass
Spectrasonics Trilian 'Retro 60s - Full Range' (virtual instrument emulating a 1960s Fender Precision Bass)
Pickups
Single split-coil (Precision Bass emulation)
Amp
None (direct VST/DI, no real amp used)
Pickup Position
100% split-coil (Precision Bass emulation, no blend)
Studio recording, 2017, all bass performed and programmed by Charlie Puth using MIDI and Trilian plugin
Amp Settings
Suggested starting points on a 0–10 scale, not documented studio knob positions. Match to your gear for controls specific to your setup.
Mids5.5
Bass6.5
Gain0
Treble6
Presence5
compression8
Effects Chain
MIDI controller → Spectrasonics Trilian VST ('Retro 60s - Full Range' patch, likely with onboard compression/EQ) → DAW (possible additional studio compression/EQ, no amp or pedal)
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Tone Character
- tight and punchy low end
- clear, percussive attack
- modern pop clarity
- slightly scooped mids
- deep but controlled sub-bass
- even, compressed dynamics
- no amp coloration
- articulate note definition
- wide stereo spread (likely post-processing)
- no audible drive or grit
Playing Technique
- fingerstyle
Sources
Tone Story / Why This Tone Works
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