STOP Settling for Bad Bass Presets — Here’s the HX Stomp Chain I Use (Free Preset)

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Watch video Demo for WRSHP BASS here:    • WRSHP BASS (HX STOMP) — My All-In Worship ...  

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Learn how to build a professional HX Stomp bass preset from scratch in HX Edit, from gain staging and amp/cab choice to compression, octave, overdrive, EQ, routing, and parallel processing for bass. In this video I walk through my full workflow for crafting a clean, punchy bass tone that actually sits in a live mix (worship, church, or band context).

🎧 What we cover:

HX Stomp / HX Edit bass preset walkthrough
Choosing the right Ampeg-style amp + cab
Gain structure, input impedance, and clean headroom
Using compression, chorus, and octave for low-end weight
Parallel overdrive/distortion without losing low end
Simple EQ moves to keep bass out of the vocal/guitar way

⬇️ Free preset download:
https://www.adamtruitt.com/

🛠️ More presets & resources (Astra Audio):
https://www.adamtruitt.com/


00:00 Intro
01:10 Gain Setting/Foundational Settings
03:51 Choosing an Amp
08:55 Choosing a Speaker Cab
10:30 Mic'ing the Cab
15:41 Choosing the Right Effects Blocks
19:44 Using Distortion the Right Way
24:15 Creating Realism in Your Tone
25:30 Using an EQ Block (Pro Tip)
28:20 Assigning the Foot Switches
31:05 Where to Download This Preset