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'''Sub-bass''' is a term used to describe audible sounds below 90Hz. Sound in the range below this (under 16-17Hz) is called "]". Sound systems often feature a ] that is dedicated solely to amplifying sounds in the lower bass and sub-bass range. Audio tracks known as ]s use sub-bass, and in some cases, infrasonic frequencies which are used to test or to demonstrate the capabilities of audio equipment. '''Sub-bass''' is a term used to describe audible sounds below 90Hz. Sound in the range below this (under 16-17Hz) is called "]". Sound systems often feature a ] that is dedicated solely to amplifying sounds in the lower bass and sub-bass range. Audio tracks known as ]s use sub-bass, and in some cases, infrasonic frequencies which are used to test or to demonstrate the capabilities of audio equipment.


When reproduced at sufficient volume, the listener will feel sub-bass more than one hears it. {{Fact|date=March 2008}} For this reason, it is popular in ], where the sub-bass will often accompany the bass drum, as well as in ].{{Fact|date=March 2008}} Its influence extends to genres such as ], where the whole bass-line is often reproduced in sub-bass frequencies. Much ] uses sub-bass, in particular ], where the majority of the sound can often be in the sub-bass range. ] bands such as ], ], ] and ] have used sub-bass drops in their songs.{{Fact|date=April 2009}}Yves Carbonne conceived the first 10 and 12 string fretless sub-bass guitars. These extended range sub-basses, Legend X YC and Legend XII YC, were built by luthier from Barcelona Jerzy Drozd. The 12 string Legend XII YC uses a new B string tuned at 15,4 hertzs. <ref>http://www.bass-musician-magazine.com/General/bass-musician-magazine-masthead-detail.asp?directory-id=807599636 Bass Musician Magazine: Yves Carbonne</ref> When reproduced at sufficient volume, the listener will feel sub-bass more than one hears it. {{Fact|date=March 2008}} For this reason, it is popular in ], where the sub-bass will often accompany the bass drum, as well as in ].{{Fact|date=March 2008}} Its influence extends to genres such as ], where the whole bass-line is often reproduced in sub-bass frequencies. Much ] uses sub-bass, in particular ], where the majority of the sound can often be in the sub-bass range. ] bands such as ], ], ] and ] have used sub-bass drops in their songs.{{Fact|date=April 2009}}


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For the organ stop (also called Soubasse), see Bourdon (organ pipe).

Sub-bass is a term used to describe audible sounds below 90Hz. Sound in the range below this (under 16-17Hz) is called "infrasound". Sound systems often feature a subwoofer that is dedicated solely to amplifying sounds in the lower bass and sub-bass range. Audio tracks known as bass tests use sub-bass, and in some cases, infrasonic frequencies which are used to test or to demonstrate the capabilities of audio equipment.

When reproduced at sufficient volume, the listener will feel sub-bass more than one hears it. For this reason, it is popular in dance music, where the sub-bass will often accompany the bass drum, as well as in dub reggae. Its influence extends to genres such as dubstep, where the whole bass-line is often reproduced in sub-bass frequencies. Much experimental music uses sub-bass, in particular drone music, where the majority of the sound can often be in the sub-bass range. Heavy metal bands such as Cephalic Carnage, Avenged Sevenfold, Guns N' Roses and The Devil Wears Prada have used sub-bass drops in their songs.

Other uses

In southern gospel groups or a cappella contemporary Christian groups, "sub-bass" is an informal term for octavist, a specialized basso profondo. These singers often sing below the F clef and sometimes employ vocal fry to achieve even lower sounds.

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