IK's Physically Modeled Bass Just Got Better
Jam-packed with eight new basses and a new groove-laden Patterns section, Modo Bass 2 takes IK Multimedia's cutting-edge physically modeled bass to exciting new heights. Like its predecessor, Modo Bass 2 delivers the rich and nuanced sound of a real instrument played by a real musician. IK is known for its innovation in the world of analog modeling, and they've used that experience to model every aspect of the bass and how it's played. Modo Bass 2 includes 22 modeled basses in all, with a generous selection of oft-played electric bass guitars, along with fretless and double basses, plus MIDI key switching to create lifelike articulations. No matter what type of music you're creating, IK Multimedia Modo Bass 2 is a must-have tool for any DIY musician/producer.
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Expand your palette with fretless basses
Modo Bass 2 contains two fretless bass models. The Fretless Jazz model was inspired by the legendary Jaco Pastorius's Bass of Doom, yielding an unmistakable punch and dynamics that's guaranteed to give your bass track a lift. You also get a Fretless Bass Man model inspired by Pino Palladino's most famous instrument. What's more, Mono Bass 2 permits you to transform any bass in your collection into a fretless model.
Double your pleasure with double basses
Whether you choose the Rockabilly model for old-school slapping or the Upright Studio for classic jazz tones, IK Multimedia Modo Bass 2's two double bass models are a welcome addition to any producer's bass arsenal. These models are infinitely tweakable, boasting movable mics and a blendable piezo that you can run through the virtual instrument's stomps and amps. To top it off, you get stereo room mics for adding the perfect amount of ambience to your bass track.
Find your groove with Modo Bass 2's Patterns section
Thanks to Modo Bass 2's Patterns section, browsing your groove library by genre, song section, length, or time signature is a piece of cake. You can effortlessly audition any pattern to find what you need, whether it's a rock-solid bass line or an ear-grabbing solo lick. All patterns were performed by pro bass players. Here at Sweetwater, we've found Modo Bass 2's patterns to exhibit a groove and feel that are near-indistinguishable from a pro-played performance.
Enhanced playing styles for advanced bass lines
IK Multimedia Modo Bass 2's Playstyle section vaunts IK's latest advances in playing style subtleties and control. And thanks to full MIDI control and key switching, you can switch between different styles on the fly, just like a real bassist. You even have control over the position of your virtual musician's playing hand, allowing for far more realism than you would typically achieve with a software instrument.
Wide range of bass models, amps, and effects
If you've ever tried IK Multimedia's AmpliTube software, you already know that the company sets a high standard for amp modeling. The company applied its modeling know-how to Modo Bass to bring you 22 bass guitar models (based on the most legendary basses ever made), plus 32 interchangeable pickup models, seven stompbox effects, and two bass amplifier models (derived from AmpliTube).
IK Multimedia Modo Bass 2 Virtual Instrument Features:
- Physically modeled bass instrument with 22 bass models
- Includes 2 fretless and 2 double bass models
- Patterns section allows you to browse your groove library by genre, song section, length, or time signature
- Models everything about playing electric bass: the instrument, the player, the effects, and the amp
- Customize your virtual bass with control over string number, scale length, tuning, string gauge, and even string age
- 32 interchangeable pickup models for virtually unlimited tonal combinations
- Choose from 3 playing styles (Pluck, Slap, Pick), or switch between them for a more realistic performance
- Customize your virtual bass with active or passive electronics, parametric EQ, and under-bridge piezo pickup
- Customize your virtual bassist by controlling hand position, string force, fingers used, and even pick thickness
- 7 stompbox effects, optimized for bass
- Includes 2 models of legendary bass amps, 1 tube and 1 solid-state, derived from AmpliTube
- Supports full MIDI control and key switching for advanced hands-on control