From Broadway's Jersey Boys and NYC studios to Capitol Records and the LA Opera, I have performed and recorded double bass and bass guitar with world class musicians.
I have been working with orchestras, film/game composers, jazz groups, and singer/songwriter bands for over ten years on both the East and West Coast. I have a solid playing experience and education (Master of Music from USC) that I hope to use to make your project sound amazing! I want to lay down solid bass parts for singer/songwriters and provide a real bass sound for film and game composers. I can play both arco (bowed) and pizzacato (plucked) and have worked on many film and game projects in LA (including the FX show "Baskets"). I play for you and your needs and am very quick to respond to direction. I am also happy to offer my musical opinion if you want it.
I look forward to working with you!
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10 Reviews - 1 Repeat Client
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check_circleVerifiedReally quick turnaround and great work done on the double bass. Highly recommend!!
check_circleVerifiedAlways a great pleasure to work with Max ! Inspiration, accuracy, quality, ... What else ☕️ ? The double bass, played by him, brings A LOT to the songs. If you want to bring to your music things like: colour, personnality, shades, lights, mystery and shape (non-exhaustive list 😉), don't hesitate and ask Max !
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Once again, everything is perfect 👌🏻 ! Working with Max, is always a great pleasure and a great satisfaction. Nothing misses from his playing and recording: inspiration, reliability, quality, ... 👏🏻😊👍🏻
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Fourth collaboration with Max. Always a great pleasure, always super pro, reliable and creative. Highly recommandable ! Record your song, produce you music and your shows, and ask Max for his help and talent 😉🎶👍🏻
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Just perfect, as always ! Fast, Top-Quality, Inspiration, Reliability, Creativity... All good ! Thanks Max 👍🏻
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1000% pro, inspired, reliable ! Everything perfect 👍🏻
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Very happy working with Max ! I needed several recordings of double bass tracks. He did it perfectly 👌🏻 : 2000% pro, fast, and experienced. I encourage you all to 1) replace your bass lines by double bass lines 😉 and 2) ask Max to record the double bass. You'll be happy with the result !
check_circleVerifiedReally precise player. Quality sound. Very quick turn around. Fast and clear communication. A true professional. Thank you Max!
Max is a superb and versatile musician, and very easy and friendly to work with. I hired him to play upright bass on my singer-songwriter project and his skill, ideas and enthusiasm were exactly what I needed. Top class!
Max Kraus recorded on my debut album and brought to the table excellent feel, groove, command of his instrument, and overall musicianship. I have worked with Max for the past two years, and each performance is something special.
I was the bassist, audio engineer in this production
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Most projects can be turned around in 5 days, depending on the supporting materials provided (charts, recording). Involved arrangements without any chart will take extra time and incur an extra charge
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- David Gage Metropolitan bow
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- Audio Technica AT4040 condenser microphone
- M-Track Plus II interface (up to 24/96 resolution)
