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bad guy Bass Tone Settings — Billie Eilish
Billie Eilish · 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
Synth bass (software, likely Xfer Serum or Ableton Operator, not electric bass guitar)
Pickups
N/A (synth bass, no pickups)
Amp
None (direct-in, processed ITB with plugins)
Pickup Position
N/A (synth bass)
Studio, 2018-2019, recorded and produced by Finneas in home studio; all bass is synthesized, not a real bass guitar
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.
Mids4.5
Bass6.5
Gain0
Treble5
Presence3.5
compression8
Effects Chain
Synth bass (Serum/Operator) → DAW EQ (FabFilter Pro-Q) → DAW compressor (likely FabFilter Pro-C or similar) → DAW limiter
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Tone Character
- deep sub-bass
- tight low end
- very little midrange
- smooth and pure
- no string or pick noise
- highly compressed
- digital/clinical
- no amp coloration
- no audible drive or grit
Playing Technique
- other
Sources
Tone Story / Why This Tone Works
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