IK Multimedia Introduces MODO Bass Virtual Instrument
IK Multimedia has released MODO Bass, a physical modeling virtual bass instrument. The program recreates the response, feel, and tone of a real electric bass with accurate replications of 12 standard models. Beyond the models themselves, nearly every aspect of physically playing the bass can be dialed in, from playing technique (finger, slap and pick) to muting, to where you play on the string and more.
Beyond the instrument, MODO bass has two amps to pick from with seven bass-centric effects to choose from. It is fully MIDI capable. Check out this demo for more details:
MODO Bass will be available later this month with a regular price of $299.99 and a pre-order price of $149.99.
IK Multimedia MODO Bass Virtual Instrument Features:
| Physically modeled electric bass virtual instrument |
| Real-time modal synthesis technology — no samples used to create sound |
| Recreate virtually every electric bass sound imaginable |
| 12 iconic bass models that span the history of recorded electric bass |
| Models the entire act of playing an electric bass – player, instrument, FX & amp |
| Ultra-small memory footprint |
| Choose playing style — pluck, slap and pick |
| 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 |
| 20 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 |
| 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 |
In his time with No Treble, Kevin has met hundreds of amazing bassists and interviewed icons like Jack Casady, Victor Wooten, Les Claypool, Marcus Miller, and more. He's a gigging bassist performing jazz in Northern Virginia and bluegrass with The Plate Scrapers up and down the East Coast. Kevin appreciates all genres of music, from R&B to metal and everything in between. Connect with Kevin on Facebook and check his performance schedule on his website.
