DEMO TRACKLIST
These samples were recorded into a Digidesign Pro Tools system using the analog output of the Line 6 Bass PODxt Pro. No additional EQ and only minimal compression was used.
TRACK 1 Using mostly the bridge pickup through the Line 6's Ampeg SVT model, I dialed in a nasty pickstyle tone that clearly articulates the low notes.
TRACK 2 With both pickups up full, I used the Zon's midrange control to bring out the clarity in this low and evil fingerstyle groove reminiscent of something Trujillo may have played in the Ozzy days. I used the SoCal Metal preset on the POD, which is a cleaner, modernmetal setting.
TRACK 3 Back to the POD's more toasty SVT preset: I used the bridge pickup to get some kind of monster tone. This bass has terrific fingerstyle definition through its entire range.
TRACK 4 We know the RT5K can rock, but it also warms up nicely to get a clean, fat R&B tone. Through the PODxt's Eden model, the bass gets a punchy, defi ned tone that lets the faster notes speak.
TRACK 5 Trujillo is well known as a slap monster, and his bass just begs for a spanking. With a tube D.I. model, I got a super-aggressive slap tone that will boldly stand up to thrashy guitars.
TRACK 6 Just to show off the RT5K's versatility, I switched to the neck pickup and pumped out some fatback blues. With the PODxt's Ampeg B-15 model, this setting produces a warm, round, downhome tone.
TRACK 7 The upper register of the RT5K sounds great, too. Through the Line 6 Eden model, with emphasis on the bridge pickup, and some mids dialed in from the onboard preamp, the bass really pops when playing fast bebop lines.
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