Bass XXL Upgrade from Bass XL harmonic bass enhancer plugin interface by Denise Audio

Bass XXL Upgrade from Bass XL: Harmonic Bass Enhancer Plugin Free Download

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Bass XXL Upgrade from Bass XL is an upgrade plugin from Denise Audio that adds harmonics to the low end of a signal, for owners of Bass XL. It is an enhancer effect for Windows and macOS.

VST3VST2AUAAXWindowsmacOS64-bit
AVAILABLE ATPlugin Boutique
Free trial available from the developer
01Overview

Bass XXL Upgrade from Bass XL is built for producers who already own Bass XL and want the full Bass XXL feature set. It generates a parallel layer of harmonics above the bass frequency you choose, so the low end can still be heard on small speakers and earbuds. The plugin can be applied to a bass part, drums or a full mix, and it includes 48 presets that can be edited or saved as your own.

Best for

  • Bass thickening
  • Low-end enhancement
  • Drum weight and impact
  • Small speaker bass
  • Mix low-end control
Developer
Denise Audio
Category
Enhancers
Store
Plugin Boutique
02Key features

What you get

  • Root control sets harmonic source by hertz, root note or MIDI follow
  • Harmonics control sets saturation intensity with optional oversampling
  • Boost mixes a parallel harmonic layer without altering the dry signal
  • Pre-Delay preserves the original transient of the dry signal
  • Mono control switches harmonics between mono and preserved stereo image
  • Slope and Range controls shape how the harmonic layer is filtered
  • Spectrogram view with low-end and full-spectrum display
  • 48 included presets, with the option to save your own
03In depth

Harmonic Generation and Sound Control

Bass XXL generates harmonics from a root frequency that you can set in hertz, as a root note, or with MIDI follow. The Harmonics control sets how strongly the signal is saturated, and oversampling can be engaged for higher sound quality.

The harmonic signal is mixed in parallel with the dry signal, so the original sound is left untouched. The Boost and Output controls set the level of the added layer, and Solo lets you hear only the harmonics while you adjust them.

Shaping the Harmonic Layer

Pre-Delay offsets the harmonics from the transient of the dry signal to help keep the original attack intact. Mono forces the harmonic layer to mono at 100 percent, or keeps the stereo image of the dry signal at 0 percent.

Slope controls how gradually or sharply the harmonic layer is filtered in and out, and Range sets whether the effect stays in the lower frequencies or extends into the mids. The View Selector switches between a zoomed spectrogram of the low end and a full-spectrum view, with the dry signal shown in blue and the harmonics in white.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

DeveloperDenise Audio
TypePlugin
CategoryEnhancer
FormatsVST3, VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systemsWindows, macOS
Architecture64-bit
Free trialYes
05FAQ

Questions, answered

What is Bass XXL Upgrade from Bass XL?

It is an upgrade product from Denise Audio for owners of Bass XL. It adds the full Bass XXL feature set, including harmonic generation for low-end enhancement.

Which formats and operating systems does it support?

It is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats for Windows and macOS, in 64-bit versions. On Mac it requires OS X 10.11 or newer and runs natively on Apple Silicon. On Windows it requires Windows 7 or newer.

Does it include presets?

Yes. It includes 48 professionally crafted presets, and you can also create and save your own.

Is there a trial version?

Yes, a trial version is available.

07Developer

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