BassKnob STD by Bogren Digital bass distortion plugin interface

BassKnob STD: Bass Distortion Plugin by Bogren Digital

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BassKnob STD is a bass distortion plugin from Bogren Digital that offers Clean and Dirt channels, a built-in gate, a bass guitar tuner and a Cab-Off switch for your own impulse responses. It runs as VST3, AU, AAX or Standalone on Windows and macOS.

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01Overview

BassKnob STD is designed for bass tone in a single control. Its Clean and Dirt channels cover a range from transparent to driven, and the built-in gate helps keep noise under control. The developer describes the sound as based on a recording chain built around producer Jens Bogren's favourite amp, modeled with algorithms. Because it also includes a bass-optimized tuner, it can serve for quick recording ideas as well as full mix work.

Best for

Bass recording
Mix-ready bass tones
Practice sessions
Quick song ideas
Custom cabinet IR use

Developer: Bogren Digital
Category: Distortion
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Mix-finished bass tone designed by producer Jens Bogren
Clean and Dirt channels for two distinct tones
Single-knob intensity control
Cab-Off button for using your own impulse responses
Tuner optimized for bass guitar, including low B
Built-in gate for controlling noise
Available in VST3, AU, AAX and Standalone formats

03In depth

Sound, Channels and Controls

BassKnob STD gives you two channels: Clean and Dirt. Switch between them to choose a tone that stays transparent or one that adds grit. The main control is a single knob that shapes the sound's intensity, which keeps the workflow simple.

The developer says the sound is mix-finished, meaning it is meant to sit well in a mix without much extra processing. A built-in gate is included for controlling noise between phrases.

If you already own impulse responses, the Cab-Off button bypasses the built-in cabinet so you can load your own IR and keep the head sound.

Using BassKnob STD in Your DAW or Standalone

BassKnob STD loads as a plugin in VST3, AU and AAX formats, so it works in any host that accepts those formats. Reaper, Logic, Cubase, Pro Tools, Studio One and Luna are all listed as compatible. A Standalone version is also available for playing or practicing without a DAW.

The built-in tuner is optimized for bass guitar, including the low B string, so you can check tuning before you record.

04Specs