IK Multimedia MODO Bass 2 SE

The first physically modeled electric bass goes next level
MODO BASS 2 is the expanded edition of IK’s industry-first physically modeled bass virtual instrument, adding 8 new basses, including new fretless and upright options, a new patterns section with tons of new grooves, advanced performance controls and more ways to enter the MODO BASS world.
As producers, we all know how important it is to have a great-sounding bassline. On-call 24/7, MODO BASS 2.0 offers the realism and sound of a sought-after instrument being played by a master musician, but with the convenience of a plug-in virtual instrument.

Highlights

• Groundbreaking real-time modal synthesis technology
• 4 basses including 70s P-Bass, ‘70s J-Bass
• Advanced performance algorithms for incredible realism
• Adjust every elements of any bass: strings, neck, body, electronics, even go fretless
• Control the entire act of playing bass – play style, hand position
• New patterns section with grooves indistinguishable from the real thing
• New Custom Shop and SE versions let you add new basses any time

Expand your grooves
The new PATTERNS section offers smart filters to browse by genre, song section, length, time signature and more. You can instantly audition any pattern to quickly find what you need, whether it’s the backbone of a full song or just a handy solo lick to lead into your next song section. All patterns were performed by pro bass players with a groove and feel in MODO BASS that are indistinguishable from the real thing.

Specs

• The first physically modeled electric bass virtual instrument
• Groundbreaking real-time modal synthesis technology — no samples used to create sound
• Recreate virtually every electric, fretless and acoustic bass sound imaginable
• 4 iconic bass models
• Turn any standard electric bass into a fretless bass using MODO’s new controls
• Models the entire act of playing an electric bass – player, instrument, FX & amp
• Ultra-small memory footprint
• Choose playing style—ultra-realistic pluck and new algorithms for pick and slap articulations
• Freely move the playing hand for realistic performance
• Customize string force, fingers used, pick thickness & technique
• Customize string number, scale, tuning, gauge, construction, action, age
• 32 faithfully recreated, interchangeable iconic bass pickups with volume
• Choose active or passive electronics with parametric EQ
• Under-bridge piezo pickup with blend
• 7 bass stomp box effects configurable in 4-slot chain
• 2 iconic bass amps – Solid State and Tube derived from AmpliTube
• FX and amp global bypass for routing
• Completely redesigned Patterns section with intuitive controls and new grooves
• Optimized resizable interface
• Works as a 64-bit plug-in or standalone instrument for Mac/PC
• Full MIDI control with MIDI learn, keyswitches
• Full DAW automation control support