IS PROGRAMMED BASS BETTER THAN REAL BASS?

MIDI bass is a crucial tool that will help you stack your portfolio with clear yet powerful mixes

On this example I use programmed bass (aka MIDI bass), as it's the easiest way to get a balance low-end in your mix.The best thing about using "fake bass" is that you don't have to worry about having an expensive bass guitar. This gets you 90% of the way there before you even reamp.