MODO BASS 2 SE by IK Multimedia electric bass virtual instrument interface

MODO BASS 2 SE: Physically Modeled Electric Bass Virtual Instrument by IK Multimedia

MODO BASS 2 SE is a physically modeled electric bass virtual instrument from IK Multimedia. It generates sound with real-time modal synthesis instead of samples, and includes 60s P-Bass and 70s P-Bass models.

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01Overview

MODO BASS 2 SE is built around a different approach to bass sound. Rather than triggering recorded samples, it recreates the physical behavior of an electric bass, with each string modeled as a resonator and the player's technique, fretting and pickup choices shaping the result. The package includes two models, a 60s P-Bass and a 70s P-Bass, and runs as a plug-in or standalone instrument on Windows and macOS.

Best for

Bass tracks for producers
Pluck and slap bass parts
Electric bass sound design
Recording without a bass player
Routing bass through effects and amps

Developer: IK Multimedia
Category: Virtual Instruments
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

First physically modeled electric bass virtual instrument
Real-time modal synthesis with no samples used for sound
Two models: 60s P-Bass and 70s P-Bass
Playing styles include pluck, slap and pick
Editable string count, scale, tuning, gauge and action
24 interchangeable bass pickups with volume control
Active or passive electronics with parametric EQ
Under-bridge piezo pickup with blend
Seven bass stomp box effects in a four-slot chain
Two amp models, Solid State and Tube, derived from AmpliTube
Full MIDI control with MIDI learn and keyswitches
Full DAW automation control support

03In depth

Sound Generation and Playing Control

The instrument models the whole act of playing an electric bass, covering the player, the instrument, effects and amplifier. You can choose a playing style of pluck, slap or pick, and move the playing hand to vary the performance.

String force, fingers used, pick thickness and technique can all be adjusted. String count, scale, tuning, gauge, construction, action and age are also editable, so the instrument can be shaped well beyond a single fixed bass.

Because sound is synthesized in real time rather than stored as samples, the memory footprint stays small.

Pickups, Electronics and Signal Chain

MODO BASS 2 SE offers 24 interchangeable bass pickups with volume control, plus an under-bridge piezo pickup with blend. You can select active or passive electronics and shape the tone with parametric EQ.

The signal chain includes seven bass stomp box effects in a four-slot configuration, and two amp models, Solid State and Tube, derived from AmpliTube. FX and amp global bypass helps when experimenting with routing.

MIDI control includes MIDI learn and keyswitches, and the instrument supports full DAW automation.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

Developer	IK Multimedia
Type	Plugin
Category	Virtual Instruments
Formats	VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does MODO BASS 2 SE support?

MODO BASS 2 SE is listed in VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone formats.

Which operating systems can run MODO BASS 2 SE?

It runs on Windows and macOS as a 64-bit application. On Mac it runs natively on Apple M1 processors.

What do I need to use MODO BASS 2 SE?

On Mac it needs an Intel Core 2 Duo or Apple M1 processor, 4 GB of RAM (8 GB suggested) and macOS 10.13 or later. On Windows it needs an Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon 64 X2, 4 GB of RAM (8 GB suggested), Windows 10 or later, and an ASIO-compatible sound card.