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Clean Tone
Smooth Operator (Single Version)
Sade
Bassr&b1980s
Original Gear
BassMusic Man StingRay (1978, fretted, 4-string, active electronics)
AmpNone (studio DI direct to mixing board; Trace Elliot AH600SMX used live, not on studio recording)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1983-1984, direct input (DI) to mixing board, no amp used on record
Tone Character(9)
deep and smooth low endclear, articulate attackslightly scooped midssubtle high-end sheentight, controlled dynamicswarm but not muddystudio-polished clarityno audible drive or grittouch of chorus in solo section only
Difficulty
The main groove is straightforward but requires tight timing and dynamic control for the signature smooth feel. The solo section introduces melodic fills and subtle articulation, raising the technical demand slightly above basic pop/R&B lines.
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Original Gear
BassMusic Man StingRay (1978, fretted, 4-string, active electronics)
AmpNone (studio DI direct to mixing board; Trace Elliot AH600SMX used live, not on studio recording)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1983-1984, direct input (DI) to mixing board, no amp used on record
Tone Character(9)
deep and smooth low endclear, articulate attackslightly scooped midssubtle high-end sheentight, controlled dynamicswarm but not muddystudio-polished clarityno audible drive or grittouch of chorus in solo section only
Difficulty
The main groove is straightforward but requires tight timing and dynamic control for the signature smooth feel. The solo section introduces melodic fills and subtle articulation, raising the technical demand slightly above basic pop/R&B lines.