Chain of Sounds is a platform for double bass players who want to understand, test, and compare the gear that shapes their sound — from instrument to amplifier.
We're building the first platform focused entirely on the sound of the double bass — for professionals, students, teachers, amateurs, and recording engineers alike.
Every component in your signal chain has an impact. Exploring that chain — from tonewood and bow to pickup and preamp — is what we're here for. Deep dives, honest comparisons, and a community of people who actually care.
High-resolution audio files, side-by-side comparisons, and an advanced mixer to hear real differences.
Interviews with luthiers, engineers, and bassists. Tutorials, webinars, and workshops.
A global network to share setups, ask questions, and get answers from people who know.
Save personal settings, adjust parameters, and build your own reference library.
Every link matters. We cover the entire chain — from the wood of the instrument to the speaker it plays through.
How wood species, age, and construction affect resonance and projection.
Piezo, condenser, dynamic — and everything in between. Real A/B tests.
Material, weight, balance. How your bow shapes tone before any electronics.
Impedance matching, signal integrity, coloration. The hidden difference makers.
Steel, gut, synthetic — tension, feel, tone, and longevity compared.
From rehearsal combo to full stage rig — what actually reproduces your bass.
Bridges, tailpieces, endpins — the small changes with surprisingly large impact.
Alternative materials, ethical sourcing, and building for the next generation.
The platform is free during beta. Apply below, and we'll send you access straight to your inbox.
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Chain of Sounds is shaped by world-class bassists, luthiers, and sound engineers who bring decades of real-world experience.
Internationally touring bassist and Bass Method Book author. Deep knowledge of MusicTech as applied to the double bass.
Over 50 instruments played in leading orchestras worldwide. Faculty, Violin Society of America Oberlin Bass Workshop.
Juilliard graduate. Professor at CRR de Paris & CNSM de Paris. Internationally recognized in historic performance practice.
Principal bass, Sinfonia Rotterdam. Guest principal across Europe. Taught at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, and University of Rio.
Expert in signal integrity and noise reduction. Extensive knowledge of pedals, rack systems, and studio equipment.
Freelance bassist across chamber, big band, and pop. Years on the road led to luthier work and a deep focus on sound improvement.
Brought to you by Chain of Sounds — a gathering for bass players in the heart of Scandinavia.
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