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BassDrum

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Where to get itIncluded with FL Studio. It is part of that DAW, not a separate download.image-line.com

BassDrum is a flexible bass/kick drum synthesizer with sample-layer support, featuring dual oscillators (Main and Slave) plus noise/texture capabilities from sample integration. It uses fast frequency slides, saturation distortion, and sub-bass generation to shape tight, punchy kick sounds from synthesis, with compatibility mode to convert older BassDrum presets.

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Key Features

01Main and Slave Oscillators with independent frequency slides and phase offset
02Click generator with frequency and low-frequency filtering control
03Master Envelope with no release stage
04Sample layer with drag-and-drop loading, ADSR, and pitch shifting
05Sub-bass layer with Master Drive saturation
06Sampling Ratio control for internal resampling and aliased textures
07Output Level trim (+/- 20 dB)

Things to Try

  • 01Use SLIDE on the Main Oscillator to create a fast drop from PEAK to BASE frequency for classic kick character
  • 02Adjust PHASE on the Slave Oscillator to cause phase cancellations and create tonal variation between Main and Slave
  • 03Raise ATTACK to soften the initial click and balance BassDrum against other percussive elements like hi-hats
  • 04Lower the SAMPLING RATIO setting to introduce gritty, aliased textures to the entire output

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