X-Eight 1 by Thenatan Audio 808 bass VST plugin interface

X-Eight 1: 808 and Sub Bass VST Plugin by Thenatan Audio

Rated 4.3/5 on Plugin Boutique (36 ratings)

X-Eight 1 is an 808 and sub bass virtual instrument from Thenatan Audio, built around more than 1000 ready-to-use bass presets. Its patches are keyed to play in tune across the keyboard, and it is available as VST3, VST2, AU and AAX.

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01Overview

X-Eight 1 is a bass instrument aimed at producers working with 808s and sub bass. Its library contains over 1000 presets, each one already processed with EQ, compression and transient shaping so it is ready to drop into a track. The samples are recorded at 24-bit / 48kHz. Each patch is pitch-corrected for every key, so playing C1 produces a tuned 808 to C, which keeps melodic bass lines simple to build.

Best for

Trap 808 basslines
Hip hop sub bass
Melodic bass lines
Bass-heavy beat production

Developer: Thenatan Audio
Category: Virtual Instruments
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Over 1000 808 and sub bass presets
Presets pre-processed with EQ, compression and transient shaping
24-bit / 48kHz HD samples
ADSR envelopes, LFO and filter controls
Glide, low and high amps, and fine-tune pitch
Built-in reverb and volume control
Pitch-corrected patches for every key

03In depth

Sound Design and On-Board Controls

Each preset ships with its processing already applied, so the sound is usable without a chain of additional plugins. For shaping a patch, X-Eight 1 gives you ADSR envelopes, an LFO, glide, separate low and high amps, a filter, fine-tune pitch, reverb and a volume control.

The envelope and filter controls are the main tools for changing the length and weight of an 808 to fit a specific kick and groove. Glide adds the slide between notes that is common in trap and hip hop bass lines.

Workflow for Trap and Hip Hop Bass

Thenatan Audio describes X-Eight 1 as designed for trap, hip hop and bass-heavy modern production. Because every patch is keyed to play correctly across the keyboard, you can audition a tone and then play its melody without retuning each sample.

The large preset count means you can search for a bass character quickly rather than programming one from scratch. The plugin is compatible with most major DAWs, with the exception of Pro Tools, which is not supported because there is no AAX build for that host.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

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

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does X-Eight 1 support?

X-Eight 1 is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats. It is a 64-bit plugin.

Which operating systems does X-Eight 1 run on?

X-Eight 1 runs on Windows and macOS. The Windows version supports Windows 7, 8, 10 and later, and the Mac version supports OS X 10.9.5 Mavericks and later, including macOS Catalina and Big Sur, with native Apple Silicon compatibility.

Does X-Eight 1 work in Pro Tools?

No. X-Eight 1 is compatible with most major DAWs, but it does not work in Pro Tools because it has no AAX version for that host.

How do the pitch-corrected presets work?

Each patch is pitch-corrected for every key, so playing C1 gives you an 808 tuned to C. You can play melodies across the keyboard and the notes stay in tune.