The 'Metal Bass', based on a fanned-fret 5-string model, is particularly suitable for use with the new drop A feature, which allows the lowest note to be tuned from low B to low A, recreating the typical tone loved so much by metal fans. In MODO BASS version 1.5 there are two new highly sought after bass models. MODO BASS contains a collection of 14 physically modelled iconic electric basses that span the history of bass sound in recorded music - more bass models than available in most other virtual instruments.

A redesigned, more flexible control section.

Drop A feature: drops the low B String to an A note.

6 string feature: all models can now be turned into 6 string basses.2 new bass models: Metal (based on a 5-string fanned-fret model) Imperial (based on a 6-string custom model).This gives MODO BASS the ability to create hyper-realistic sound in real time. Then using IK's cutting edge analog modelling expertise, the amp and effects rig of the electric bass is added to the sound chain. The action of the player is then modelled as a nonlinear physical interaction with specific areas on the string surface. Unlike traditional sample-based virtual instruments, MODO BASS utilizes modal synthesis technology and a unique sound engine to model each string as a nonlinear sound resonator - the string's acoustic behaviour is determined by its physical parameters as well as by the interaction of the string with fretboard, body and pick-ups of the instrument. MODO BASS is a customizable physically modelled virtual bass instrument that recreates the sound of the electric bass and how it's played in real time - from all the physical instrument components, the human technique of how the instrument is played, to the entire signal chain with effects and amplifiers. IK Multimedia is pleased to announce the release of MODO BASS® version 1.5, which updates the breakthrough virtual bass instrument for Mac® and PC with new bass models from the most frequent user requests, with more strings, greater range and more control options for an unmatched level of realism and playability. MODO BASS, the first physical modelling virtual electric bass instrument now has more bass models and added features for increased range and control IK Multimedia updates MODO BASS with new models and features

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