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Bass

Upright Bass

Native Instruments

Where to get itAvailable from Native Instrumentsnative-instruments.com

Upright Bass is a sophisticated Kontakt-based bass sample library combining pattern-based playback with a full melodic instrument. It features 224 loops and multi-sampled articulations performed by professional bassist Andreas Schmid on a custom upright bass, recorded with high-end microphones and vintage gear. The plugin's revolutionary playback engine allows seamless pattern switching, real-time dynamics control via Impact slider, and authentic transitions with automatic fret noise generation, delivering natural and organic bass performances that preserve the nuances of the original recording.

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Key Features

01Pattern-based playback with seamless switching and real-time Impact dynamics control
02Three microphone configurations (Condenser MS, Mixed LCR, Dynamic AB) plus D.I. signal with tone control
0339 sound presets with up to seven effects including EQ, reverb, tape emulation, and compressors
04Split FX module for send effects like reverb and delay
05Melody instrument with four articulations (Open, Muted, Flageolet, Bow)
06Monophonic and polyphonic playback modes with automatic hammer-on and pull-off samples
07Phrase mode with automatic note adaptation to played chords or intervals
08MIDI drag-and-drop for exporting phrases as MIDI files with pitch automation
09Playback from 60-65 bpm and above with authentic humanization controls

Things to Try

  • 01Play notes slightly ahead of the quantized beat to enable realistic fret noise transitions
  • 02Use the Impact slider as a drama controller by moving it left during quiet passages and right as you approach choruses
  • 03Switch between patterns with similar playing styles but different rhythms to add variations while maintaining smooth transitions
  • 04Adjust the Humanize knob toward the Original setting for authentic timing rather than full quantization, then add subtle Shuffle and Timing Shift to integrate the groove with other instruments
Formats
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