Product details
Virtual double bass
- The deep, organic low end of a stunning handcrafted upright bass
- Explore over 220 playable patterns and phrases that are perfect for a range of contemporary genres
- Compose and perform your own solo melodies and basslines
Bold bass tones
Experience the depth and resonance of the upright bass, sampled from a distinguished 1970s model handcrafted in Mittenwald. A comprehensive library of loops, melodies, and articulations performed by leading session musicians make it simple to infuse the backbone of your tracks with organic charm, whether you’re laying down soulful jazz and blues basslines, pop and hip hop grooves, or even classical motifs.
Use the pattern browser to search by rhythm, playing style, and articulation to find the styles you need fast.
A stunning 1970s flat back upright bass handcrafted in the renowned town of Mittenwald.
Play your own parts and combine a large number of playing styles for life-like bass parts.
Sculpt a wide range of bass tones with detailed tone controls.
Explore a collection of patterns and customize them to suit your productions.
Choose from 39 sound presets or tailor your tone using microphone and D.I. signals, studio effects, amps, and cabs.Unparalleled realism
Bring that professional session feel to your tracks with a selection of authentic articulations including open, muted, bowed, and flageolet techniques, as well as special articulations for slides and percussive playing styles. The engine includes realistic transitions and repetitions, with the option to dial in fret noise and vibrato for performances that are polished, expressive, and detailed.
Play it two ways
Upright Bass offers two ways to compose bass parts: a pattern-based instrument for creating instant grooves and a melody instrument for crafting more intricate melodies note-by-note. Seamlessly integrated, these instruments make it simple to craft basslines for any genre, whatever your needs and workflow.
Patterns to inspire
Effortlessly browse more than 220 riffs and picking patterns, adapting the pitches further in your sequencer with MIDI drag and drop. Use swing and humanize controls to fit the groove of your productions, and shift accents between downbeats and offbeats for true feel.
Tailor your tone
Find the perfect sound fast with a choice of 39 sound presets, or get hands on with a range of tone controls. Explore condenser, dynamic, and mixed stereo mic setups, with the choice to send your sound through a range of amplifiers and cabinets from Guitar Rig 7 Pro. Harness the natural tone of the instrument or get creative with stompboxes and high-grade studio effects, including vintage compressors, studio EQ, reverb, distortion, modulation, and delay emulations.
Play it with Kontrol keyboards
The Session Bassist series offers full integration with Kontrol keyboards and NKS. Take advantage of the Light Guide to display key ranges, articulations, and expressive techniques such as slides and mutes, allowing you to effortlessly switch between playing styles and articulations mid-take.
Created with Drumasonic
Session Bassist – Upright Bass was created in collaboration with Drumasonic – the award-winning team behind Icon Bass, Prime Bass, Electric Sunburst, Electric Vintage, Strummed Acoustic, Picked Acoustic, and more.
