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Waves Bass Slapper Virtual Instrument Plug-in

Bass Guitar Virtual Instrument with Onboard Effects - AAX Native, AU, AudioSuite, RTAS, VST, SoundGrid
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If you're using Pro Tools, AAX plug-ins (or RTAS for older versions) are what you need. Most other Mac DAWs support AU plug-ins. VST is compatible with a number of Mac and Windows programs. Be sure you choose plug-ins that work with your DAW!

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Authentic Slap Bass Performances via MIDI

Looking for that inimitable slap bass tone for a funk or disco track? Waves Bass Slapper lets you control slap bass from a MIDI controller. This cross-platform virtual instrument was designed with keyboardists in mind; it senses your natural playing style and translates it to the appropriate place on a bass fretboard using the appropriate technique. Play notes short for a percussive slap. Play smoother for groovier passages. An onboard effects suite with the all usual suspects — distortion, wah, compression, and more — make Bass Slapper a one-stop shop for authentic slap bass tone.

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Waves Bass Slapper Virtual Instrument Plug-in Features:

  • Play authentic slap bass from a MIDI controller
  • Great for funk, rock, disco, and soul
  • Designed with keyboardists in mind
  • Responds to your natural playing style
  • Onboard effects suite makes Bass Slapper a one-stop shop
  • AAX Native, AU, AudioSuite, RTAS, VST, SoundGrid

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Tech Specs

  • Software Type: Slap Bass
  • Platform: Mac, PC
  • Upgrade/Full: Full
  • Download/Boxed: Download
  • Bit Depth: 64-bit
  • Format: AAX Native, VST, VST3, AU
  • Hardware Requirements - Mac: Intel Core i5 or higher, 8GB RAM minimum
  • Hardware Requirements - PC: Intel Core i5 / AMD Quad-core or higher, 8GB RAM minimum
  • OS Requirements - Mac: macOS 10.14.6 or later
  • OS Requirements - PC: Windows 10 or later
  • Manufacturer Part Number: BSSLAPP

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Finally got a good virtual bass

I've been waiting for this for 20+ years. I did have a few issues though. First when installed with Waves Central the samples would fail to load. Without useful info on the error(that I could find). After a couple of hours I finally did a manual download of the samples. When I copied them over I could see that two files were missing. Second, I had to stick a flash drive in and use ready boost. Even for the SD samples. Can't blame waves for that. It's just time to upgrade ram. The amp sim and pedals are great. But I found I could get the sound I wanted by pairing with Amplitube. But, you wouldn't need to if you don't have it. The coolest feature is that you can set which strings are slapped and which are finger. And which are played open. The initial hassle was worth it. As was the price I paid. Which I way lower than similar products.
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Amazing value

So to be honest, the only reason I bought this plug-in was the price. I figured if it sounded any better than the bass sounds that came with Studio One it would be worth $... After just spending a few minutes tweaking I got convincing enough sound that I no longer need to bury the bass to avoid making it obvious that the bass was sequenced instead of played. Now the bass is loud and proud in the mix. a real difference maker. A steal at ten times the price.
by Troy Feltz from Wisconsin on
Music background: Singer, Song writer, Player of many instruments, Producer and Engineer.

Since the early days of DAW software, Waves has been a dominating force in music and audio production. For those of us here at Sweetwater who've been recording since the industry switched over to computer-based studios, it's impossible to imagine sessions without L series Ultramaximizers, MaxxBass, and other staples. Since then, we've been impressed every time Waves has brought top producers such as Jack Joseph Puig and Chris Lord-Alge to Sweetwater to show off their next cutting-edge creations, and Waves is constantly adding new and innovative plug-ins to their catalog. And with cool new gear such as their SoundGrid series, Sweetwater engineers have discovered just how easy it is to use Waves plug-ins live.

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