Over 1000 recording credits, member of German pioneers of heavy metal ACCEPT ("Balls To The Wall" 🤘), toured with Uli Jon Roth (Scorpions). Credits excerpt: Joe Satriani, Gregg Bissonette, Hal Blaine. Michael Landau, Missing Persons. German-born studio and session bass guitarist, known for being a very skilled and versatile bass player.

Studio bassist on over a 1000 recordings in every musical style. Has recorded with The Wrecking Crew. Bass-optimized recording studio in Nashville. I've had the honor to record with many renowned musicians like the ones below, and I would love to play for you too!

Recording credits

* Gregg Bissonette (David Lee Roth, Ringo Starr, Carlos Santana et al.)
* Hal Blaine (Nancy Sinatra, Elvis Presley, John Denver, the Ronettes, Simon & Garfunkel, the Carpenters, the Beach Boys et al.)
* Don Randi (Linda Ronstadt, Quincy Jones, Cannonball Adderley, Herb Alpert, Sarah Vaughan, Frank Zappa et al.)
* ACCEPT (German heavy metal pioneers)
* Matt Bissonette (Don Henley, Joe Satriani et al.)
* Chad Wackerman (Frank Zappa et al.)
* Michael Landau (Miles Davis, Michael Jackson, Pink Floyd, B.B. King, Ray Charles et al.)
* Kenny Aronoff (John Mellencamp, Bob Seger, Elton John, Meat Loaf et al.)
* Chris Slade (AC/DC, Manfred Mann's Earth Band, Asia et al.)
* Atma Anur (Jason Becker, Richie Kotzen, Tony MacAlpine et al.)
* Mattias "IA" Eklundh (on Steve Vai's label Favored Nations)
* Harold Faltermeyer (Composer “Top Gun”, “Beverly Hills Cop” etc.; producer Billy Idol, Jennifer Rush et al.)
* World's Apart (European platinum awarded band)
* Martha Wash feat. RuPaul

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41 Reviews - 9 Repeat Clients

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23 days ago by Tim C.
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Done probably half a dozen songs with Martin at this point. Total pro and a pleasure to collaborate with. Awesome player.
25 days ago by Raphael S.
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As always, it was a pleasure to work with Martin. He offers the best quality in the shortest possible time, he really lives for what he does and you can see that in his work!
about a month ago by Paul Kakac
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Working with Martin was super easy! Gave me everything I needed & he really connected to my song. Will definitely use him again. Paul.
2 months ago by Tim C.
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Another great collaboration. Hooky, creative, thoughtful and propulsive. Great stuff, as always.
2 months ago by Donald A.
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Another great effort by Martin, a talented, creative, and communicative bass player.
2 months ago by John
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Exceptional musician! Absolutely recommended!
2 months ago by Rock Phillips
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Always and honor to work with Martin. I have not even been tempted to try to find anyone else because every time I send him a track for a bass line he kills it and exceeds my expectations. This is a world class musician right here. Don't pass the opportunity to work with him.
3 months ago by Raphael S.
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As always, it was a pleasure to work with Martin. His flair for finding the right sound and incorporating it into new projects is fantastic and unrivalled! Thank you very much, it turned out really nice!
3 months ago by Torben M.
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Martin Motnik allways comes up with some good stuff, great player, quick and seamless.
4 months ago by John
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Exceptional quality. Great musician!
4 months ago by Torben M.
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Incredible Bassist, if you need prof go listen to Martin's 2 solo albums 'Bass Invader and Dream Chaser'.
Mindblowing musician !!!!
Thank you Mr Motnik.
6 months ago by Raphael S.
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It's always so fantastic to play with Martin! He's a trusted musician, very professional and has an awesome groove. The basslines never dissapoint!
9 months ago by Raphael S.
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Fantastic ideas and indescribably great energetic basslines! Martin didn't disappoint with the new collaboration either and it was really incredible how he used his special sound to shape the project and give the song the mood it deserves.
9 months ago by Raphael S.
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Martin is a fantastic bass player with a unique style. His bass playing is perfectly tuned to written songs and he also allows himself to incorporate particularly distinctive sounds into his, which give the songs a direction and a certain power. He is highly recommended!
12 months ago by Aurelien B.
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Working with Martin was a fantastic experience. His bass recordings were top-notch, perfectly capturing the vibe of my song and even enhancing it with his thoughtful additions. He delivered the files quickly, his communication was clear and he provided multiple versions, including DI tracks and EQ/Comp processed tracks, which were very helpful. I highly recommend Martin for anyone looking for a talented and reliable bass player!
about a year ago by Rock Phillips
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It's always good to work with Martin. He always delivers a good product and is easy to work with.
about a year ago by André S.
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Just to say that Martin is a fantastic bassistn player. His skills as a musician are impressive. A great professional. Waiting again for his incredible contributions to my music as soon as possible.
about a year ago by Danny
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One of the best! Great riffs and communication!
2 years ago by Eric
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Me and Martin just knocked out another classic, it's always a pleasure working with Martin, always professional and a super nice person, can't wait until the next one!!!
2 years ago by Torben M.
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Worldclass bassist, great to work with, delivers some top basslines.

Interview with Martin Motnik

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Every component in a signal chain is important, and I believe in "Less is more" since every piece can break or add unwanted noise. I start out with high-quality basses, either my three custom Ritter bass guitars or one of my upgraded Fender basses. Then I use a high-quality cable to go into a Universal Audio LA-610 preamp for a light compression and tube sound, then into an Avid Eleven Rack audio interface which has proven to have a fantastic A/D converter built in. That is connected to my Apple computer on which I run Logic Pro X. Even though I usually deliver a track with a very clean signal so that my client has a great sounding starting point. But I do have a very large collection of plugins if there's a certain effect that requested. I also have a Gallien-Krueger bass setup and a few pedals if that sounds needs it. But these days 95% of all sound requirements can be achieved within the computer, often with better results and non-destructive editing capabilities.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: I often record on songs with musicians such as Frank Zappa's Chad Wakerman or The Aristocrats' Marco Minnemann on drums, and the guitar player often being like Michael Landau. These ultra high-profile players motivate me to always give my best since that's the only way someone deserves to work with people in that league.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I've been repeatedly booked for demanding songs with lots of timing and/or tempo changes, such as in progressive rock. I also very often get straight rock, pop, and country songs to play on which I do enjoy a lot since I love developing supportive and groovy bass parts.