Chain of Sounds started with one bassist's obsession. It grew into a platform, a community, and an event — because the idea resonated with people around the world.
Nisse Palm is a double bass player, bass nerd (Nerdus Bassus), and the founder of Chain of Sounds. His journey began with a simple — and surprisingly difficult — question: what does this pickup actually sound like compared to that one?
The existing resources were scattered, incomplete, or locked behind paywalls and personal networks. There was no dedicated, honest platform for the double bass community to test, compare, and learn about sound and gear.
So he decided to build one. What started as a personal project became Swing Low AB and the Chain of Sounds platform — now supported by a world-class advisory board and a growing community of bassists across the globe.
Nisse has spoken about Chain of Sounds on Jason Heath's Contrabass Conversations podcast, one of the most listened-to double bass programs in the world, and is actively building the platform with direct input from the community.
He also organises the Nordic Bass Fest in Gothenburg — bringing the community together in person once a year.
Chain of Sounds didn't start with a business plan. It started with a question and a growing frustration that nobody had answered it yet.
A bassist wanting to compare pickups, microphones, and preamps discovers there is no centralised, honest resource for the double bass world. The idea for a dedicated digital showroom is born.
The company behind Chain of Sounds is registered in Sweden. The advisory board takes shape — world-class luthiers, professors, and engineers join the project.
Nisse speaks on Contrabass Conversations with Jason Heath. The community begins to form. Nordic Bass Fest launches as the live event arm of the brand.
Supporter subscriptions open. The platform is live at chainofsounds.online. The Sound Lab, Mixer, and Community features are being built with real user feedback.
Chain of Sounds is looking for collaborators, content creators, luthiers, and gear experts who want to contribute to the most comprehensive bass sound resource ever built. Reach out.