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SUBSTANCE: Bass Instrument for Kontakt by Output

Rated 4.7/5 on Plugin Boutique (163 ratings)

SUBSTANCE is a bass instrument for Kontakt by Output that layers three sound sources into one bass sound. It includes 300 presets and can be played or edited from scratch.

REQUIRESKontaktHost player sold separately
KontaktWindowsmacOS
AVAILABLE ATPlugin Boutique
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01Overview

SUBSTANCE is built around a new 3-layer engine that blends three sound sources into one bass patch. Output describes the engine as its largest to date. Layer and global FX, filters, modulation, an advanced arpeggiator, flux control and macros shape each sound. The instrument ships with 300 presets, and you can also build sounds from scratch. It runs inside Kontakt or the free Kontakt Player, on Windows and macOS.

Best for

  • Bass design
  • Layered low end
  • Playable bass patches
  • Arpeggiated basslines
  • Tempo-synced bass patterns
Developer
Output
Requires
Kontakt
Store
Plugin Boutique
02Key features

What you get

  • A playable instrument with 300 presets
  • Powerful new 3-layer engine blending three sound sources
  • Layer FX and global FX for processing the combined sound
  • Four central macro sliders unique to each preset
  • Advanced arpeggiator with monophonic and legato modes
  • Rhythm page that syncs to tempo
  • Preset menu with smart tagging for quick browsing
  • Built-in help menu inside the interface
03In depth

Sound Layers and Engine

SUBSTANCE combines three layers of sources in a single instrument. Output says the sources range from processed electric and acoustic basses to brass sections and analog synths. The layers feed one engine, where layer FX and global FX process the combined signal.

Each preset exposes four central macro sliders that are set up differently for every patch. Because the macros are tied to the sound design of each preset, you can shape the bass with a few gestures instead of adjusting every parameter.

Playing, Arpeggiator and Rhythm Tools

SUBSTANCE is a playable instrument, and it includes monophonic and legato modes for bass-style playing. The advanced arpeggiator can sequence patterns, and the rhythm page syncs to tempo so pattern timing stays locked to your project.

The preset menu uses smart tagging to help you narrow down the 300 presets, and a built-in help menu is included in the interface.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

DeveloperOutput
TypePlugin
CategoryKontakt Instrument
RequiresKontakt
FormatsKontakt
Operating systemsWindows, macOS
05FAQ

Questions, answered

What do I need to use SUBSTANCE?

SUBSTANCE requires Kontakt. It works in the full version of Kontakt or in the free Kontakt Player, version 5.8.1 or higher.

Which operating systems does SUBSTANCE support?

SUBSTANCE runs on Windows 7 or higher and Mac OS X 10.12 or higher. It needs at least 4 GB of RAM (8 GB recommended) and 5 GB of free drive space.

How many presets does SUBSTANCE include?

SUBSTANCE includes 300 presets. You can start from one of them or create sounds from scratch.

07Developer

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