AIR Sub Factory bass synth plugin interface by AIR Music Technology

AIR Sub Factory: Dual-Wavetable Bass Synth Plugin by AIR Music Technology Free Download

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AIR Sub Factory is a bass synth plugin from AIR Music Technology that combines two wavetable engines with a sample-based engine for designing synth bass sounds. It is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats for Windows and macOS.

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01Overview

AIR Sub Factory is built around bass. Its two wavetable engines offer hundreds of waves, from classic analogue and edgy digital tones to hybrid sounds, and each wave has 127 index points for detailed shaping. A third engine plays back a set of kick, 808 loop, shot, noise and FX samples. The developer positions it beyond classic 808 presets, for genres including R&B, hip hop, drum and bass and pop. A ready-to-use preset library is included for users who want to start quickly.

Best for

808 bass design
Drum and bass basslines
Hip hop bass
R&B bass patches
Pop synth bass
Noise and FX layers

Developer: AIR Music Technology
Category: Synths
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Two wavetable engines with hundreds of waves each
127 index points per wave for detailed customisation
Third sample engine with kick, 808 loops, shots, noise and FX
Sample start, delay, reverse, pitch and filter controls
Filters, dedicated pitch controls and amp and filter envelopes
Modulation section with a wide array of targets
Built-in Unison, Spread, Width, Ring Mod, Chorus, Drive and EQ
Substantial library of ready-to-use presets

03In depth

Wavetable and Sample Engines for Bass Sound Design

The core of the synth is its pair of wavetable engines. Each one draws on hundreds of waves, so you can move from smooth analogue-style timbres to harsher digital ones and hybrid textures. The 127 index points per wave let you position the sound precisely within a wave.

The third engine is sample-based and includes kick, 808 loop, shot, noise and FX material. You can adjust sample start and delay, reverse playback, and tune pitch and filter, which makes it useful for adding percussive attack or noise layers to a bass patch.

Filters, Envelopes and Modulation

Sound shaping centers on filters, dedicated pitch controls, and amp and filter envelopes. These let you control how a note opens, sustains and releases, and how the filter moves over time.

The modulation section offers a wide range of targets, so you can route movement to multiple parameters. Combined with the built-in Unison, Spread, Width, Ring Mod, Chorus, Drive and EQ effects, this gives you tools to thicken, widen and finish a bass sound inside one plugin.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

Developer	AIR Music Technology
Type	Plugin
Category	Synth
Formats	VST3, VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Free trial	Yes

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What is AIR Sub Factory used for?

AIR Sub Factory is designed for creating bass sounds. The developer highlights use in R&B, hip hop, drum and bass and pop production.

Which formats and operating systems does AIR Sub Factory support?

It is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats. It runs on Windows and macOS.

What do I need to run AIR Sub Factory?

Windows requires Windows 10 or 11, 4GB RAM (8GB recommended) and a dual-core 2.5GHz CPU. macOS requires macOS 12 Monterey through macOS 14 Sonoma, with 4GB RAM (8GB recommended) and a dual-core 2.5GHz CPU. You also need a compatible VST, VST3, AAX or AU host.