Bull Sub V2 Upgrade from V1 sub-bass enhancer plugin interface by Safari Audio

Bull Sub V2 Upgrade from V1: Sub-Bass Enhancer Plugin by Safari Audio

Bull Sub V2 Upgrade from V1 is an enhancer plugin by Safari Audio that generates a new sub layer under your original signal. It is an upgrade for existing owners of the Bull Sub Machine.

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01Overview

Bull Sub V2 Upgrade from V1 is the upgrade path for producers who already own the original Bull Sub Machine. Safari Audio built the V2 version with Grammy-winning mixer Leslie Brathwaite, and it adds a new sub layer beneath your signal rather than simply boosting what is already there. Frequency, resonance and drive controls let you shape how that generated layer sits in the mix, with Subs setting how far the low end extends. The plugin is aimed at producers who want more weight on kicks, bass, 808s, drums, synths and busses.

Best for

  • Kick drum weight
  • 808 bass enhancement
  • Sub-bass layering
  • Bus low-end boost
  • Synth bottom extension
  • Drum bus processing
Developer
Safari Audio
Category
Enhancers
Store
Plugin Boutique
02Key features

What you get

  • Generates a new sub layer beneath your original signal
  • Live spectrum display shows generated subs against the source
  • New Transients control for shaping low-end punch
  • Res control tunes the resonance of the generated band
  • Improved sub generation algorithm in V2
  • Drive, Freq and Subs controls for the full low end
  • Smart Gain and Link Gain for level matching
  • A/B compare, short-term LUFS readout and new oversampling
03In depth

Sub Generation and Control Layout

The plugin generates a sub-harmonic layer and places it under the original signal. A live spectrum display sits above the main controls, so you can see the generated sub content against the source while you adjust it.

The Freq, Drive and Subs controls cover the core low-end shaping. The Res control tunes the resonance of the generated band, and the Transients control adds shaping for low-end punch. Safari Audio says the Input level works best set somewhat lower than feels natural, since this produces more sub content.

Smart Gain and Link Gain are included for level matching, and an A/B compare function lets you check changes quickly.

Upgrade Features and Workflow

The V2 release includes an improved sub generation algorithm, a new oversampling algorithm, and a short-term LUFS readout for monitoring loudness. The interface has been fully redesigned and includes a new preset system.

Because this is an upgrade product, it is intended for owners of Bull Sub Machine who want the V2 engine and interface. The standard version is sold separately as the base product.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

DeveloperSafari Audio
TypePlugin
CategoryEnhancer
FormatsVST3, AU, AAX
Operating systemsWindows, macOS
Architecture64-bit
05FAQ

Questions, answered

Who is Bull Sub V2 Upgrade from V1 for?

It is an upgrade for existing owners of the Bull Sub Machine. The developer describes it as the path to the V2 engine and interface.

What formats and operating systems does it support?

It is available in VST3, AU and AAX formats. It runs on Windows and macOS in 64-bit. The macOS version supports VST3, AU and AAX, while Windows supports VST3 and AAX.

What do I need to run it?

The listed requirements are a 2 GHz Intel dual-core or AMD equivalent processor and at least 8GB of RAM, with 16GB recommended. Supported systems are Mac OS X 10.15 and later, or Windows 8 and above.

What sources does it work well on?

The developer says it works on kicks, bass, 808s, drums, synths and busses whenever the bottom end needs more weight.

07Developer

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