808XD
Key Features
- 31 bass presets spanning saturated, distorted, modulated, experimental, and clean 808 tones
- Distortion module with cabinet emulation for analog-style grit and texture
- LFO modulation for adding movement and wobble to bass patches
- Highpass and lowpass filter cutoff for shaping frequency content in real time
- Voice selector with adjustable glide for smooth pitch slides between notes
- Envelope section with attack and release controls for precise dynamic shaping
- All sounds are 100% royalty-free for personal and commercial projects
Description
808XD by Audiolatry is a sample-based 808 bass instrument built for producers who need punchy, aggressive low-end in their tracks. Rooted in the legendary Roland TR-808 sound, the plugin leans toward dirty, detuned, and hard-hitting 808 tones rather than clean vintage kicks.
The interface is split into four clearly labeled sections: an Envelope with Attack and Release controls plus global Pan and Gain, a Distortion module with cabinet emulation, an LFO Modulation section, and a Mode/Filter area with voice selector, glide amount, and highpass/lowpass filter cutoff. Despite the focused layout, these controls cover enough ground to move from saturated, distorted basses to smoother sub-bass tones.
808XD ships with 31 bass presets that span saturated, distorted, modulated, experimental, and relatively clean flavors. Named patches like Fireman, Mellow, and Rasp give quick starting points, and the distortion cabinet emulation adds analog-style bite without needing external processing.
The plugin is well-suited to Trap, Hip Hop, EDM, Hardstyle, and any production style where deep, aggressive bass anchors the mix. All included sounds are royalty-free for both personal and commercial use.
808XD runs as a VST3 plugin on Windows and as VST3 or AU on macOS. It is not compatible with Pro Tools AAX.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What types of 808 sounds does 808XD include?
808XD includes 31 presets covering a wide range of 808 tones, from heavily saturated and distorted patches to modulated, experimental, and relatively clean sub-bass sounds. The plugin leans toward dirty and aggressive tones by default, but cleaner patches are available.
Can I use 808XD sounds in commercial releases?
Yes. All sounds generated by 808XD are 100% royalty-free. You can use them in both personal and commercial projects without any licensing restrictions or additional fees.
Does 808XD work with Pro Tools?
No. 808XD does not support the AAX plugin format, so it is not compatible with Pro Tools. It works with any DAW that supports VST3 on Windows or VST3/AU on macOS, including FL Studio, Ableton Live, Logic Pro, and Cubase.
How does the glide control work in 808XD?
The glide control sets how quickly pitch transitions between consecutive notes when playing legato. Turning it up creates the characteristic pitch-sliding 808 effect common in Trap and Hip Hop production, where bass notes smoothly bend into each other.
