Samson B90 - Manual (Page 11)

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The specific EQ (and/or Shape) you will apply to your bass signal is very much dependent
upon your particular instrument and personal taste and playing style. However, here are a
few general suggestions:
• For that super-deep reggae or Motown sound, boost the Low EQ slightly while
attenuating the High EQ. If you’re using a B60, B90 or B120, set the Shape control
to approximately 850 Hz.
• To remove boxiness and make your instrument sound more “hi-fi,” try attenuating
the Mid EQ control. If you’re using a B60, B90 or B120, set the Shape control to
approximately 320 Hz.
• For a twangy, cutting sound, try boosting the High EQ. (putting new roundwound
strings on your bass will help a lot also!). If you’re using a B60, B90 or B120, set the
Shape control to approximately 145 Hz.
• Whenever you get a really good EQ (and/or Shape) setting for a particular instrument
or song, write it down (you’d be amazed how easy it is to forget these things!).
As you experiment with the EQ and Shape controls of the B Series, don’t forget that your
bass also provides significant EQ control in the form of its pickup and tonal settings—this
can be particularly effective in instruments that have active circuitry.
Using Equalization and Shape
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