IK Multimedia Launches MODO Bass 2
IK Multimedia has updated its bass offerings for 2022 with the MODO Bass 2. The physical modeling virtual bass instrument builds on the original with new instruments, patterns, and features.
“MODO BASS 2 adds 8 new basses, including new fretless and upright options, a brand-new patterns section with thousands of grooves, advanced performance controls and more ways to enter the MODO BASS world. With 22 basses to choose from, it’s never been easier to customize MODO BASS to best suit your needs and budget.”
MODO Bass 2 lets you select different playing styles from finger to slap to pick with options to adjust plucking strength, muting, and noise. In addition to the bass models, you can select from two amp styles with up to four stompbox effects.
IK Multimedia’s MODO Bass 2 comes in several packages from a free version to a limited version ($149) to the full version ($299).
IK Multimedia MODO Bass 2 Features:
| Groundbreaking real-time modal synthesis technology — no samples used to create sound |
| Recreate virtually every electric, fretless and acoustic bass sound imaginable |
| 20 iconic bass models with 2 fretless that span the history of recorded electric bass |
| Turn any standard electric bass into a fretless bass using MODO’s new controls |
| 2 double-bass models with a dedicated room and mics for creating the perfect sound |
| 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 |
