Analog Empire: Bass & Lead is a multisampled virtual instrument from MeldaProduction that blends two classic analog synth layers for bass and lead sounds. It runs on Windows and macOS as VST3, VST2, AU and AAX.
Analog Empire: Bass & Lead is built around a dual-layer engine. You load two analog-modeled sounds into Sound A and Sound B, then blend them with a central Mix control. Each layer has its own Pitch, Drift, Unison, Tone and Spread controls, so you can shape a thick bass or an expressive lead from the same patch. A Master section adds filtering, EQ, compression, saturation and stereo width, and the instrument ships with presets. It is distributed through MeldaProduction's MSoundFactory platform.
The core of the instrument is a blending engine with two independent slots. Each slot holds a multisampled analog-style sound, and the Mix knob sets the balance between them. Per-layer controls cover Pitch, Drift for analog-style instability, Unison, Tone and Spread.
The central performance area includes Mono and Legato switches and a dedicated Glide slider, which help with monophonic basslines and singing lead lines.
The FX page includes Vibrato with fade-in, an Amp stage for analog warmth or dirt, Chorus, Delay, and Space reverb with a ducker that keeps the bass or lead in front of the mix.
The Master section provides HP and LP filters, a 3-band EQ, one-knob Compress, Saturate and Maximize controls, and stereo Width with a mono switch.
Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.
| Developer | MeldaProduction |
|---|---|
| Type | Plugin |
| Category | Virtual Instruments |
| Formats | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows, macOS |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
It is a virtual instrument from MeldaProduction, built on the MSoundFactory platform, that offers multisampled analog bass and lead sounds. Its dual-layer engine lets you blend two sounds in one patch.
It is available as VST3, VST2, AU and AAX, and runs on Windows and macOS in 64-bit. On macOS it supports Intel, M1 and native Apple Silicon processors.
You need a 64-bit VST, VST3, AU or AAX compatible host with an Intel or AMD processor supporting SSE2, on Windows 8, 10 or 11, or macOS 10.14 and newer.
If you already own MSoundFactory or MSoundFactoryLE, the instrument is free to download through MPluginManager. You can also buy it separately and use it with the free MSoundFactory Player.
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