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Bass

Bass Fingers

Waves

Bass Fingers is a sample-based virtual instrument that captures authentic finger-style bass playing with over 14,000 hand-crafted samples. It delivers realistic basslines by intelligently selecting the correct fretboard position and articulation based on how a seasoned bass player would actually perform, complete with fretboard noise and nuanced dynamics across eight velocity layers.

Key Features

01Over 14,000 hand-crafted multi-sampled bass sounds
028 velocity layers and 6 round robins per note with natural sustain
036 sample categories: finger-style, hammer-on/pull-off legato, percussive, release/decay, mechanical noise, and slides
0424-fret 5-string bass fretboard with 20 position selections
055 articulation modes: Realistic, Extended, Force Legato, Always, and Off (Polyphonic)
06Pedalboard with 7 effects: Compressor, Overdrive, Wah, Phaser, Chorus, Delay, and Reverb
074-band EQ with Bass, Low Mid, High Mid, and Treble controls
08Sub-octave synth layer and 4 amp IR types with parallel amp simulation

Things to Try

  • 01Adjust the Vintage/Modern knob from warm low-end to punchy modern tone depending on the production style
  • 02Use Position Selector to explore tonal variations by playing the same line from different fretboard ranges
  • 03Blend Direct and Amp levels to balance clean tone with amp cabinet simulation
  • 04Enable dead-notes trigger to add muted string articulations like a real bass player would perform

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