Deepfret on SoundBetter

Deep, expressive bass recorded with high-end gear

I’m a session bassist specializing in soul, funk, R&B, indie, pop, and rock, delivering warm, musical, and mix-ready bass tracks. My approach is centered on tone, feel, and pocket — supporting the song with clean low end, steady groove, and tasteful lines that fit the production.

I record with a high-quality, optimized signal chain built for clarity and consistency. My main instruments are the Yamaha TRB1005J and Lakland 44-64 Custom 4, running through the Origin Effects Bass Rig Super Vintage DI for a low-noise, reliable front end. Additional processing includes the Origin Effects Cali76, DCX Bass Tone Shaper, Empress ParaEQ, EBS UniChorus, various ambience effects, and the Future Impact V4 for synth bass textures.

All tracks are delivered as 24-bit WAV, properly gain-staged, noise-free, and ready to drop directly into your mix. I’m committed to clear communication, fast turnaround, and professional results tailored to your vision — whether you need classic soul warmth, modern R&B subtlety, tight funk groove, indie character, or clean pop support.

If your project needs solid pocket, warm tone, and musical clarity, I’d be happy to bring the low end.

Send me a note through the contact button above.

Endorse Deepfret

Interview with Deepfret

Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I recently recorded bass for a neo-soul track where the artist said my line “tied everything together.” That kind of feedback means the world.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: I'm wrapping up bass tracks for a funk EP and some smooth R&B singles for international clients.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Not personally yet, but I'm open to collaborating with trusted and talented creators on the platform.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: I use both — digital for convenience and clarity, analog pedals for feel and character.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I’ll listen carefully, play with intention, and deliver emotionally resonant bass that supports your music, not overshadows it.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: The moment when a client says, “That’s exactly what I was hearing in my head.”
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: "Can you make it groove more?" Absolutely — groove is my main language!
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: That bass is just about playing low notes. It's actually about energy, pulse, and emotional glue between rhythm and harmony.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What’s the emotional core of the song? Any reference tracks or bass players you like? Do you want clean DI or tone-sculpted takes?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Look for someone who truly listens to your song and respects the role of the bass — not just chops, but support and storytelling.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Yamaha TRB1005J with Glockenklang Cali76 Compact Deluxe DCX Bass Overdrive Palmer DI A laptop with Cakewalk and a good interface
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I’ve been playing bass for over 15 years and recording professionally for more than a decade. With live concert gigs no longer an option for me, remote session work has become my primary focus — and I truly enjoy helping bring other artists’ songs to life.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Tasteful, smooth, deep-pocket playing with modern tone and soulful attitude.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: I'd love to work with Jacob Collier — his harmonic universe is rich, and I’d love to find a pocket inside that complexity.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Use silence and space as musical tools. Often, it's what you don't play that makes the groove.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Funk, neo-soul, acid jazz, smooth pop, soul, and soft rock. Think Jamiroquai, Sade, Bruno Mars, Stevie Wonder, Incognito.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Feel. The ability to lock into the groove and play what's needed — not more, not less. I believe in “feel over flash.”
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I bring groove, taste, space, and musicality. My goal is always to make the song feel better, never to distract from it.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: After receiving the reference track and any notes, I spend time understanding the feel and intent of the song. I then sketch a few bass takes, refine them, and send a clean final version, always with the option for revisions. I aim for lines that feel "lived in" – never rushed.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I work remotely from my professional home studio. My main instrument is a Yamaha TRB1005J upgraded with a Glockenklang 3-band onboard preamp. My signal chain includes high-end pedals: Cali76 Compact Deluxe, DCX Bass Overdrive, Darkglass Harmonic Booster, Boss OC-5, EBS UniChorus Studio Edition, TC Flashback 2, TC Hall of Fame 2, Nano Q-Tron, and a Palmer DI. I record through a high-quality audio interface directly into my DAW, Cakewalk.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: I'm inspired by bass players like Lee Sklar, Nathan Eastq Pino Palladino, Derrick Hodge,James Jamerson, Francis Rocco Prestia. Their ability to blend tone, soul, and taste in a musical context continually influences my approach to bass.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I record electric bass tracks from my home studio, providing warm, groovy and emotionally connected lines. Clients usually hire me to enhance their productions with feel-driven bass that supports the song, whether it's funk, soul, neo-soul, acid jazz, or smooth pop.