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Creating the Best Bass Sounds w/ Ian Bland

Creating the Best Bass Sounds w/ Ian Bland

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Rolandcloud Juno 106 & various plugins

Creating a sequenced bass

Arturia: Prophet

LennarDigital: Sylenth1 & RolandcloudSH-2

Bass guitar modelling synths

Live Q & A

Q & A

About This Course

Bland moves away from the stock plugins available in Logic to showcase some of his personal favourite synthesizers.

From virtual models of bass guitars to cutting-edge keyboard synths, this course is a must for anyone wishing to expand their sound library.

You will learn:

  • MIDI Mapping with external plugins
  • Making effective effect chains
  • Arpeggiating a bassline
  • Transforming the envelope of a sound

Plus demonstrations from plugins:

  • Rolandcloud: Juno 106 & SH-2
  • Arturia: Prophet
  • Lennardigital: Sylenth
  • IK Multimedia: MODO BASS
  • Native Instruments: Kontakt
  • Slate Digital: effects library
  • UAD Teletronix LA-2A compressor
  • Softube: RC24 reverb
  • Nicky Romero: Kickstart sidechain compressor

Lessons: 

1. Rolandcloud: Juno 106 & various plugins

The Juno-106 is a Rolandcloud plugin based on the 1984 hardware synth of the same name. Bland showcases the plugin in action with external effects to enhance the sound.

2. Creating a sequenced bass

Still using the Juno-106, Bland creates a bass sequence using an arpeggiator

  • Creating an automatic sequence with an arpeggiator
  • Modifying the Juno-106
  • Adding variation with an LFO

3. Arturia: Prophet

The Arturia: Prophet was the first programmable synth available and it still holds up today in this expanded recreation. 

  • How do you MIDI map your keyboard to Juno plugin?
  • Mapping a MIDI controller to the Juno-106
  • Arturia: Prophet demonstration
  • Practice music theory
  • Sound design with Arturia: Prophet
  • Automation with Arturia: Prophet
  • Making a rhythmic bass with Arturia: Prophet.

4. LennarDigital: Sylenth & Rolandcloud: SH-2

LennarDigital: Sylenth and Rolandcloud’s SH-2 are showcased.

  • Adding bass and rhythmic sequencing
  • Question: Is Sylenth available as a 32 bit or 64 bit plugin?
  • Roland: SH-2 demonstration

5. Bass guitar modelling synths

Sometimes a track needs a more organic, groovy feel and a bass guitar modelling synth provides various smooth bass sounds that fit perfectly into house tracks. Bland shows off two of his favourites here.

6. Live Q&A

Fans ask Ian Bland for his opinion on the Omnisphere 2 and ask him the best ways to achieve a perfect bass sound in this Q&A.

  • Would you mix different basslines, such as the Juno & 303?
  • What do you think of Omnisphere 2?
  • Do you always put the EQ at the end of your chain? Does it make much difference?
  • To have the perfect result, do you always have to sidechain the drums together?
  • Can you automate the envelope of the Juno 106?
  • Synapse Audio: The Legend demonstration. 
  • Outro segment

 

Meet Your Teacher

Ian Bland

Ian Bland has over 30 years’ experience in music production, with hits across many different labels and under many different monikers, his biggest claim to fame being founder of rave band Dream Frequency and more recently Dancing Divaz. He’s featured on ‘Top of the Pops’ and having 4 tracks featured in cult classic: ‘Human Traffic’,
He is smashing it today with releases on Todd Terry’s: InHouse and other big names, he also runs his own label: Maison Records. His lessons are full of next level techniques and tips to up your production game.

Discussions

Dream of finally finishing that draft or launching that side-hustle? Make your next creative project your best yet, with simple steps from creative superstar Emma Gannon!

Discussions

Dream of finally finishing that draft or launching that side-hustle? Make your next creative project your best yet, with simple steps from creative superstar Emma Gannon!

About This Class 

Dream of finally finishing that draft or launching that side-hustle? Make your next creative project your best yet, with simple steps from creative superstar Emma Gannon!

In this new class, Emma shares the framework that allowed her to overcome self-doubt and carve her own path as an author, broadcaster, and podcast host. The secret to her success? Fed up with feeling afraid—of failure, of not being good enough, even of success—Emma dug into the science behind self-sabotage and learned exactly how to get out of her own way.

Now, Emma is sharing what she’s learned so that you can do the same: unlock your creative potential while feeling energized and empowered! 

Together with Emma, you will:

  • Identify the patterns in your life, and let go of habits that don’t serve you
  • Cut out comparison to figure out what you really want and need
  • Silence your inner critic by talking back to negative beliefs and behaviors
  • Own your success and vulnerability—both go hand-in-hand with creativity

Packed with insights and examples from Emma’s personal journey, this class is designed for every creative who needs a pep-talk or extra push to get started—and includes five exclusive downloadable worksheets to support you along the way.

Whether you’re looking to break through block, remove self-imposed pressure, or simply approach each new project with intention, this 45-minute class will unlock your confidence as a creative. Get started and celebrate taking the first step!

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All you need to follow along is a pen and paper. Download the worksheets to follow along with Emma’s exercises, or jot your thoughts in a notebook.

Resources

  • Introduction
  • Week one

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