BASS-FACE by DHPlugins enhancer and distortion plugin interface

BASS-FACE: One-Knob Enhancer and Distortion Plugin by DHPlugins

Rated 4.5/5 on Plugin Boutique (188 ratings)

BASS-FACE is a one-knob multi-effect enhancer and distortion plugin from DHPlugins. It adds presence, drive, width and modulation to bass, leads, drums, FX and guitars across three modes.

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01Overview

BASS-FACE is an effects plugin from DHPlugins that combines enhancement and distortion in a simple, single-control design. The developer describes it as a way to add extra weight and life to a sound with little effort. It offers three modes of increasing aggression, plus a hard clipper and an extra boost for its spatial and modulation effects. The plugin is built for bass, but it can be applied to any audio source you can route into it.

Best for

Bass enhancement
Lead saturation
Drum weight and grit
Guitar drive
FX width and movement

Developer: DHPlugins
Category: Enhancers
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

One-knob style enhancer and distortion plugin
Three modes with increasing aggression
Presence, space and subtle modulation effects
Type 2 adds saturation to the enhancement chain
Type 3 adds drive for a more aggressive tone
Hard clipper at the end of the signal chain
XTRA control boosts spatial and modulation effects
64-bit plugin in VST3, AU and AAX formats

03In depth

Modes, Clipper and Character

BASS-FACE has three modes, each more aggressive than the last. Type 1 focuses on gentle presence, space and subtle modulation. Type 2 adds saturation to that mix. Type 3 pushes into drive, presence and subtle modulation.

The CLIP stage adds a no-frills hard clipper at the end of the signal chain. The XTRA control boosts the spatial and modulation effects, so you can increase width and movement without changing the core mode.

Because the controls are kept minimal, the plugin is quick to use when you want a fast change in weight and grit rather than detailed sound design.

Using BASS-FACE on Bass and Beyond

DHPlugins positions BASS-FACE primarily as an enhancer for bass sounds. It is also suited to leads, drums, FX and guitars, since it processes any audio fed into it.

In a production chain, it works as an enhancer or drive unit. Use the gentler modes to add presence and width, and move to Type 3 when you need more aggression. Use the clipper and XTRA sparingly if you want a harder, wider result.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

Developer	DHPlugins
Type	Plugin
Category	Enhancer
Formats	VST3, AU, AAX
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does BASS-FACE support?

BASS-FACE is available in VST3, AU and AAX formats. It is a 64-bit plugin.

Which operating systems does BASS-FACE run on?

BASS-FACE supports Windows and macOS. The listed requirements are Windows 7 or later and OS X 10.8 or later, with M1, M2 and M3 Apple silicon support.

What do I need to run BASS-FACE?

The listed requirements are 1GB of RAM and 1GB of hard disk space. Each purchase includes 3 license activations.

Does BASS-FACE need an internet connection?

Only when accessed through a Rent to Own plan or the Beatport Studio membership. In those cases it runs through the Beatport Access portal and needs an internet connection every 30 days to validate the license.