SubLab XL

The deal

$39 at Plugin Boutique (down from $80), 51% off. Sale ends July 31, 2026.

What it is

SubLab XL is a sub-bass and 808 synthesizer from Future Audio Workshop, built around their X-Sub engine and a Super Oscillator that layers saw, triangle, and square waves. It covers everything from clean, straightforward subs to crushed, distorted, futuristic 808s, backed by 300+ factory samples drawn from analog synths and modular gear.

Who it's for

Producers working in hip-hop, trap, and other bass-heavy electronic genres who need low end that cuts through a mix. A good fit for anyone building 808-driven tracks who wants a dedicated sub-bass tool instead of shaping subs from a general-purpose synth.

Key features

• The X-Sub engine and Super Oscillator combine for a wide range of sub and 808 tones
• Four chainable FX slots add six distortion flavors plus waveshaper, tape, and bitcrusher processing
• Dual LFOs with 18 routing options and two 10-parameter macro controls give deep sound-shaping control
• Nine included bass packs cover Reese, Crushed, 808, and Supersaw style categories