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Studio Bass

Apple

Studio Bass is a highly expressive sample-based software instrument that emulates the sound of several electric basses and an acoustic upright bass, each with distinct sonic characteristics. It offers intuitive controls for tone, pickup configuration, and playing styles (Finger, Pick, Slap), along with articulation support for nuanced, realistic performances optimized for use with the Bass Player or MIDI.

Key Features

01Six bass instruments: Classic, Sixties, Rock, Session, Modern, American Upright
02Three playing styles: Finger, Pick, Slap (Classic and Modern only)
03Pickup controls with instrument-specific tone shaping
04Noise parameters: Scrapes, String Noise, Hum & Hiss, Release Noise (electric); Rattles, Releases, Handling (upright)
05Articulation sets with keyswitch mapping for real-time expression
06Voice modes: Polyphonic, Monophonic, Mono per String
07MIDI Out channel control for neck position and string preference
08Portamento with tempo sync, Pitchbend Up/Down, Mute and Definition controls

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