Session Bassist - Upright Bass
$99.00
Session Bassist - Upright Bass

Session Bassist - Upright Bass

by Native Instruments

The deep, organic low end of a stunning upright bass handcrafted in Mittenwald in the 1970s.
$99.00
Download: available immediately

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
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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.

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.
Use the pattern browser to search by rhythm, playing style, and articulation to find the styles you need fast.

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

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 Big Wave Audio

Created with Big Wave Audio

Created in collaboration with Big Wave Audio – the award-winning team behind Icon Bass, Prime Bass, Electric Sunburst Deluxe, Electric Vintage, Electric Storm Deluxe, Strummed Acoustic, Picked Acoustic, Session Percussionist, Acoustic Sunburst Deluxe, and more.

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Session Bassist - Upright Bass
Session Bassist - Upright Bass

Session Bassist - Upright Bass

The deep, organic low end of a stunning upright bass handcrafted in Mittenwald in the 1970s.

$99.00

Download: available immediately

Session Bassist - Upright Bass at a glance

Product type: Komplete Instrument
For use with: Free Kontakt Player version 7.9.0 and higher, or Kontakt version 7.9.0 and higher.
Number of sounds: 224 patterns, 54 songs
Sound category: Four-string upright bass
Download size: 6.63 GB
System requirements: Free Kontakt Player version 7.9.0 or Kontakt version 7.9.0 and higher. Please also see the Kontakt Player system requirements and the Kontakt Player FAQ.
User Manual online: Online manual
User manual: Download manual

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