Recording · Studio & remote

Session bass player for remote and studio recording

I record bass lines for your songs, in the studio in Barcelona or remotely from my own setup, for productions anywhere in the world. Professional bassist with a 30-year career on stage and in the studio and a D'Addario artist.

80 €per song Request a recording

How it works

  1. You send me the song

    The demo, tempo and your references. We talk about what you're after.

  2. I record the bass

    I write the line and record it with the instrument that fits best.

  3. Delivery

    You receive the take as two WAV tracks: one clean and one processed, ready to mix.

Two versions of every take

For every take I deliver two tracks of the same performance, so you have complete freedom to mix it your way.

Clean track (DI)

The direct bass signal, unprocessed. Perfect for shaping the sound yourself in the mix or running it through your own chain.

Processed track

The same take with preamp and effects: either my choice for the song or the ones you ask for.

Mix it your way

Use one, the other, or blend both to get exactly the sound you're after.

Instruments

  • Fender Jazz Bass 1973
  • Fender Jazz Bass American Deluxe V (5 strings)
  • Marcustico Bass · upright sound
  • D'Addario XS strings
  • Darkglass Anagram preamp

I've recorded with

Paquito D'RiveraBobby ShewLuis SalinasPerico Sambeat Guillermo CallieroLeslie HelpertJurandir Da SilvaCarolina Merlo

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FAQ

What do I need to send you?

The song or demo without bass (or with a guide bass), the tempo and, if you have them, style references, chords or sheet music.

What format do you deliver in?

WAV, in two versions of the same take: a clean (DI) track and one processed with preamp and effects, chosen by me or by you. That way you can mix them your way.

How much does it cost?

€80 per song for remote recording and €100 per song in the studio.

Can I record with you in Barcelona?

Yes, in the studio. I can also come to the studio where you're recording in Barcelona.

What instruments do you use?

A 1973 Fender Jazz Bass, a 5-string Fender Jazz Bass American Deluxe and a Marcustico Bass for upright-style sound, with a Darkglass Anagram preamp.

Let’s talk

Send me the song or tell me about the project and I'll get back to you with timings.

info@martinlaportilla.com

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