Samsara Cycle Audio FabBass plugin interface

FabBass

by SamCycle
Best for Producers who want a compact 1960s violin-bass character for pop, rock, soul, reggae, and retro arrangements with control over pickup blend, attack, decay, and tone.
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Key Features

  • 1960s Hofner violin-bass sound focus.
  • Octave, transpose, tune, and fine-tune controls.
  • Plectrum/finger dynamics and decay shaping.
  • Dull-to-bright color and velocity response.
  • Classic seven-band bass graphic EQ.
  • Separate bass/neck and treble/bridge pickup controls.
  • Rhythm/solo switch and output controls.

Description

FabBass is Samsara Cycle Audio's VST instrument for creating a close 1960s Hofner violin-bass sound. Its pitch, shape, tone, output, EQ, and pickup sections let you move from plectrum or finger dynamics and note decay to bass/neck and treble/bridge pickup blends.

The instrument includes octave, transpose, tune, and fine-tune controls, a classic seven-band bass graphic EQ, and rhythm/solo switching. The catalog lists a Windows 32-bit VST version 1.0 at 3.0 MB.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What bass sound does FabBass target?

FabBass is designed to create a close 1960s Hofner violin-bass sound. Its pickup and tone sections let you shape the character further.

Can I adjust the playing response?

Yes. Force controls plectrum/finger dynamics, Decay sets note length, Sustain controls fade length, and velocity can brighten the sound.

What tone-shaping tools are included?

The instrument includes a seven-band bass graphic EQ, tone color, pickup volumes, rhythm/solo switching, and tuning controls.

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