Bass Factory String Studio VS-3 sound bank preset pack artwork for String Studio VS-3

Bass Factory String Studio VS-3 Sound Bank: 100 Bass Presets

Rated 4.9/5 on Plugin Boutique (17 ratings)

Bass Factory String Studio VS-3 Sound Bank is a preset collection of 100 bass sounds for the String Studio VS-3 analog synthesizer, made by Applied Acoustics Systems. It covers acoustic, slap, finger, fretless and synth basses.

REQUIRESString Studio VS-3Host synth sold separately
All presets for String Studio VS-3
AVAILABLE ATPlugin Boutique
Opens the store in a new tab
01Overview

Bass Factory is an expansion pack for the String Studio VS-3 synthesizer, developed by Applied Acoustics Systems. Sound designer Christian Laffitte created the 100 presets, which range from deep sub-basses to upright jazz tones. The collection is aimed at producers who need bass sounds across styles, from jazz and pop to R&B, EDM, rock and metal. Each preset uses the String Studio oscillator engine, so the sounds can be shaped further in the synth.

Best for

  • Jazz bass lines
  • Slap bass grooves
  • EDM synth basses
  • Arpeggiated bass sequences
  • Pop and R&B bass
  • Rock and metal basslines
Store
Plugin Boutique
02Key features

What you get

  • 100 presets for the String Studio VS-3 synthesizer
  • 24 acoustic bass presets
  • 30 slap bass presets
  • 20 finger bass presets
  • 12 synth bass presets and 6 fretless bass presets
  • 8 arpeggiated synth bass presets for sequencing
  • Designed by sound designer Christian Laffitte
  • Bundled AAS Player plug-in in VST, AU, AAX and RTAS formats
03In depth

Bass Sounds Across Styles

The sound bank is organized by bass type. It includes 24 acoustic basses, 30 slap basses, 20 finger basses, 12 synth basses, 6 fretless basses and 8 arpeggiated synth basses for sequencing.

The acoustic and slap sets suit jazz, pop and R&B arrangements, while the synth and arpeggiated presets fit EDM and electronic production. Rock and metal producers can use the finger and synth basses as a starting point.

All presets are built on the String Studio VS-3 string oscillator engine, which gives the sounds their characteristic grain and richness.

Requirements and Playback Options

Bass Factory requires the String Studio VS-3 synthesizer. After installation, the presets are added to String Studio VS-3 automatically if it is on your computer.

If you do not own String Studio VS-3, the bundled AAS Player plug-in can play the presets. AAS Player is available as a plug-in or as a standalone application and is free to use.

The package includes the AAS Player plug-in in VST, AU, AAX and RTAS formats.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

DeveloperApplied Acoustics Systems
TypePreset pack / expansion
CategoryExpansion Packs
RequiresString Studio VS-3
05FAQ

Questions, answered

What do I need to use Bass Factory?

Bass Factory requires the String Studio VS-3 synthesizer. The presets are added to it automatically after installation if it is on your computer.

Can I use Bass Factory without String Studio VS-3?

Yes. The presets can be played with the free AAS Player plug-in or standalone application, which is included in the package.

What plug-in formats are included?

The bundled AAS Player plug-in is available in VST, AU, AAX and RTAS formats.

What types of bass sounds are included?

The collection includes acoustic, slap, finger, fretless, synth and arpeggiated synth basses, from sub-bass tones to upright jazz sounds.

07Developer

More from Applied Acoustics Systems

All Applied Acoustics Systems products →