[habiTat]

thats it really, I have read about dropping the recording by an octave in the DAW, has anyone got any tips on making it sound fuller and maybe less obviously just a guitar dropped by an octave. Maybe some fx? Or filters etc...?

 

I know it's not the best approach but I don't have a bass guitar or the funds to buy one

[Boydie]

I don't think you will ever create a satisfying bass line from an acoustic guitar

You either need to buy one (a cheapy second hand one may be fine) or use a synthetic bass - but even this will still be lacking the "magic", presence and punch of a real bass

Sorry

[Mystic Dreamer]

I have to agree with Boydie on this one.

I've been there and tried that myself and was never able to achieve anything really satisfying.  I certainly can't say that it can't be done, but I gave up trying.  I broke down and bought a cheap bass and I'm really glad I did.  It's fun to play a bass. 

If you can't buy a bass, and don't care for synthetic bass, you might try a collaboration?  Someone might be willing to play the bass line for you.  Especially if you already have the bass line you want written out in either tab or music.

[tone]

If you're open to someone else playing bass on your track, I'd be keen to have a crack at it Hab - PM me if it sounds like your thang

[habiTat]

Thanks guys, thanks Tone for the offer..

I have decided, based on your comments, to use GarageBand for my bass tracks.

I'll let you know how it goes

 

[tone]

Good decision Hab - I think you'll get much better results from sampled bass than from pitch-shifted acoustic guitar. Looking forward to hearing the finished article

[Viscount Cramer & His Orchestra]

I've tried pitch shifting my acoustic some time ago and gave it up as a bad job.

If you find a nice bass midi sound you can possibly use your guitar as a midi controller to try to get a more authentically played sound.

use your guitar as a midi controller

I haven't actually tried this yet with my guitar, but the method definitely works...I've used it for other things.