Bass Master bass synth plugin interface by Loopmasters Plugins

Bass Master: Sample-Based Bass Synth Plugin by Loopmasters Plugins Free Download

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Bass Master is a bass-focused virtual instrument from Loopmasters Plugins. It uses two sample-based oscillators built from 217 bass waveforms, with 13 filter types and over 350 presets for producing heavy bass tones in many genres.

VST2AUAAXWindowsmacOS64-bit
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Free trial available from the developer
01Overview

Bass Master is dedicated entirely to bass sounds. Its two sample layers draw on a curated set of 217 waveforms taken from hardware classics and modern synth sources, which the developer says can be combined in almost 50,000 ways. A filter section with 13 filter types, a filter envelope and an LFO adds shaping control, while distortion, chorus, reverb and a three-band Frequency Booster handle tone and space. The plugin ships with more than 350 presets.

Best for

  • Heavy bass design
  • Sub bass layering
  • Synth bass presets
  • Distorted bass tones
  • Electronic bass lines
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02Key features

What you get

  • Two sample-based oscillators with 217 bass waveforms
  • Over 350 presets with waveform randomisation
  • 13 filter types with filter envelope and LFO
  • Three-band Frequency Booster for bass shaping
  • Distortion, Stereo Chorus and Reverb Send effects
  • Mod wheel assignable to any three parameters
  • ADSR (Top) and AR (Sub) envelopes with signal mixer
  • Direct Out for a clean, unfiltered Sub layer
  • Legato and Portamento with Glide and ±12 semitone pitch bend
03In depth

Sound Design Layers and Waveforms

Bass Master builds each sound from two sample-based oscillators. The Top layer and the Sub layer can be shaped separately, with an ADSR envelope on the Top layer and an AR envelope on the Sub layer. A signal mixer balances the two.

The 217 waveforms are sampled from bass sources that Loopmasters describes as legendary hardware classics and modern synth designs. Waveform randomisation gives a quick way to generate new variations of a patch.

Sample Start selection on the Top layer lets you choose where playback begins, which changes the attack character of the note.

Filters, Effects and Mod Wheel Control

The filter section offers 13 types, including low-pass, band-pass and high-pass models, ladder filters and a comb filter. A dedicated filter envelope and an LFO with Random and Drift shapes add movement.

Distortion has five algorithms with Drive and Colour controls. Stereo Chorus offers four algorithms with Amount and Rate. Reverb Send includes Bright, Mid and Dark algorithms with Level and Size controls.

The Frequency Booster works across three bands for crispness, body and low end. The mod wheel can be assigned to any three parameters, and the presets come with parameters already mapped to the three-slot mod wheel matrix. Direct Out keeps the Sub layer clean and unfiltered, and global Legato and Portamento settings include Glide time and pitch bend up to 12 semitones.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

DeveloperLoopmasters Plugins
TypePlugin
CategoryVirtual Instruments
FormatsVST2, AU, AAX
Operating systemsWindows, macOS
Architecture64-bit
Free trialYes
05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats and operating systems does Bass Master support?

Bass Master is available in VST2 and AU formats for macOS and Windows, 64-bit only. It is not currently available in AAX format. The plugin works in any modern DAW that supports 64-bit plugins.

What are the system requirements for Bass Master?

On Mac, it requires macOS 10.12 Sierra through macOS 10.15 Catalina, and the developer notes that macOS 11 Big Sur, macOS 12 Monterey and Apple Silicon are not yet officially supported. On Windows, it requires Windows 7 through Windows 10, 64-bit only.

Is there a trial version of Bass Master?

Yes, a trial version is available. The developer recommends downloading it to confirm the plugin works on your system before buying.

What do I need to use Bass Master?

Bass Master runs as a plugin inside a host DAW that supports 64-bit VST2 or AU plugins on your platform. The developer notes it is not compatible with the DAW Waveform PRO when using the VST 2.4 format.

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