Bass synth sample chains optimal settings?

Elektron Gear Analog Rytm
#1

Whatup peeps

Putting together some bass synth sample chains and thinking what would be the best ways to go about it.

  1. 12 chromatic notes
  2. Just choosing 3-4 notes (and relying on tuning for in between notes) and using the saved space for 3 variants of the sound of each (different oscillator mix, etc)

Also, what length of the note have you guys found works best, for obvious reasons I don’t want super long samples. Thinking 2 seconds.

Any better ideas I haven’t mentioned?

#2

I’d probably do quite short notes 1/16 or 1/8 but … possibly shorten / remove the amp envelope so you can dial it in on the device. … both for attach a release.
I haven’t used my rytm so I’d check what options it gives on sample playback.

I usually record at 120 / 60 bpm so it’s a little easier to dial in start positions
And set it up with 8 or 16 slots , a little wasteful if you go for 12 notes.

Finally … probably just find a nice bass tone from the engines available and avoid samples.

#3

Thanks. Yeah i might just sample 2 octaves of c, f, a.

Forget how much his sampler works, been a while. Am i able to use hold in the amp to extend a short note?

And def planning on using the 2 vco, just eant to have 3-4 good roland, moog, korg variants.