Lowdown bass pedal synth plugin by Cherry Audio interface with floor pedal keyboard

Lowdown: Bass Pedal Synth Plugin by Cherry Audio Free Download

Rated 4.7/5 on Plugin Boutique (255 ratings)

Lowdown is a virtual analog bass synthesizer plugin by Cherry Audio that emulates a classic monophonic dual-oscillator bass pedal synth, with a floor-pedal interface and a 24dB/octave lowpass filter.

VST3VST2AUAAXStandaloneWindowsmacOS64-bit
AVAILABLE ATPlugin Boutique
Free trial available from the developer
01Overview

Lowdown is a desktop version of a foot-controlled bass synth, built for producers who want the heavy low end of a classic pedal instrument inside their DAW. Cherry Audio developed it as an emulation of a monophonic bass pedal synth, and the developer says DSP specialist Mark Barton analyzed the original synthesis circuits to recreate them. The interface shows the pedal keyboard, with selectable floor surfaces and live-panel controls for hands-on sound shaping.

Best for

  • Rock bass parts
  • Synth bass lines
  • Lead sounds
  • Retro 70s and 80s tones
  • Pedal-style bass sounds
Developer
Cherry Audio
Category
Synths
Store
Plugin Boutique
02Key features

What you get

  • Virtual analog emulation of a monophonic bass pedal synth
  • Dual Saw and Square oscillators
  • 24dB/octave lowpass filter with Cutoff, Emphasis and Contour
  • Single-button access to Bull, Tuba and Bass presets
  • Programmable Tune, Beat, Glide, Octave, Mix and OSC B controls
  • Selectable under-the-pedal floor surfaces, 14 in total
  • Over 40 factory presets and unlimited user presets
  • Full MIDI control and DAW automation
03In depth

Sound and Character of the Lowdown Bass Synth

Lowdown uses dual oscillators with Saw and Square waveforms and a throaty 24dB/octave lowpass filter with Cutoff, Emphasis and Contour controls. The developer says the original design used Hz/oct oscillator scaling, which keeps oscillator detuning consistent across the keyboard. Cherry Audio describes the result as a fat, deep bass tone.

The synth is not limited to bass parts. Using the filter and oscillator controls, you can move from deep low end to higher lead sounds.

Workflow, Controls and Presets

Three factory presets, Bull, Tuba and Bass, are available with one button each. A variable live-panel mode can be switched on with a single click, and one-button controls handle Glide, Decay and Octave.

The recessed panel gives access to Tune, Beat, Glide, Octave, Mix and OSC B Frequency. Loudness and Filter master foot sliders sit alongside. The plugin includes more than 40 presets in a browsing menu, unlimited user preset storage, full MIDI control and full DAW automation for all controls.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

DeveloperCherry Audio
TypePlugin
CategorySynth
FormatsVST3, VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone
Operating systemsWindows, macOS
Architecture64-bit
Free trialYes
05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does Lowdown support?

Lowdown is available in AU, VST, VST3, AAX and Standalone formats. It runs as a 64-bit plugin on Windows and macOS.

What are the system requirements for Lowdown?

On Mac, macOS 10.13 or later is required and macOS 13 Ventura is supported, with native Apple M1 support. On Windows, Windows 7 or later, including Windows 11, is required. A quad-core computer with 8GB of RAM is recommended on both platforms.

Is there a trial version of Lowdown?

Yes, a free 30-day demo is available. It plays white noise periodically but is otherwise unlimited.

07Developer

More from Cherry Audio

All Cherry Audio products →