TRK-01: Kick and Bass Synth Plugin by Native Instruments

The Kick module combines two sound layers, each either sampled or synth-based. Every layer has its own drive and multimode filter, which makes it practical to combine the low end of one sound with the attack of another. The combined kick can be shaped with effects, envelopes and sequenced modulation, and tuned automatically to a master tune setting to reduce bass frequency clashes.

The Bass module provides a choice of five synth engines. An internal Ducker module applies sidechain-style pumping or precise cuts to level, EQ, FX sends and insert effect parameters. Like the kick, the bass includes several modulators, and all of its parameters can be controlled by the step sequencer.

Kick and Bass each have an independent step sequencer. Each step can set note-on, velocity, pitch, length (for bass) and gate. Parameter Focus lets you draw sequence modulation for any kick or bass parameter, such as a filter sweep. Step Locks let you click the Lock button on a step and assign fixed parameter values to that step only.

The effects section includes a user-selectable insert for both kick and bass, Delay and Reverb sends with their own stereo outputs for external mixing, and two master inserts: a harmonic bass enhancer followed by a compressor/limiter with saturation.