The first physically modeled electric bass goes next level

MODO BASS 2 is the expanded edition of IK’s industry-first physically modeled bass virtual instrument, adding 8 new basses, including new fretless and upright options, a new patterns section with tons of new grooves, advanced performance controls and more ways to enter the MODO BASS world.

Highlights

Groundbreaking real-time modal synthesis technology

Up to 22 basses including new double basses and fretless models

Advanced performance algorithms for incredible realism

Adjust every elements of any bass: strings, neck, body, electronics, even go fretless

Control the entire act of playing bass – play style, hand position

New patterns section with grooves indistinguishable from the real thing

New Custom Shop and SE versions let you add new basses any time

Play Style — Choose your approach

With the Play Style options, you can choose and modify the way you approach and play the instrument. You can also adjust “where” you play on the strings.

Finger — is one of the most common ways to bring out inspiring bass tones

Slap — is the act of “slapping” and “pulling” the bass strings with the thumb and fingers

Pick — offers settings for pick thickness and picking style, downstroke or alternating

Mute — can be applied to any playing style, another premier in software instruments

Strings and Setup — No tech required

Different strings provide different sounds and tonal qualities. In MODO BASS, you can customize your string choice and choose the type of setup used on the bass.

• Change the actual number of strings on all models (4, 5 or 6)
  
• Use the “Drop” function to extend the range of any model
  
• Select the gauge of the string set to vary timbre and sustain
  
• Alter the age of the strings to impact the relative “brightness” of the tone
  
• Choose the type of the strings (round wound, flat wound, etc.)
  
• Change the bass’ scale length and the action to alter sustain and fret noise
  

Electronics — A tone-tweaker’s dream

This section lets you experiment in real time with different bass pickup types and adjust the position and frequency response of each.

• Choose from 32 pickup models, each with its own characteristics
  
• Freely move the pickups around for limitless sonic variety
  
• Create combinations nearly impossible to accomplish in reality
  
• Switch from Passive to Active electronics with a parametric EQ
  
• Blend in an under-bridge piezo pickup signal for added dimension
  

The Studio — Double-bass standard

Because full upright basses are different, MODO BASS 2 has a dedicated space for finding your perfect double-bass sound.

MODO BASS 2 - Double-bass

• Choose from a selection of movable mics to capture your sound
  
• Blend in a piezo signal for added dimension and focus
  
• Run your signal through MODO’s stomps and amps from AmpliTube
  
• Mix in the perfect ambient sound positioning a pair of stereo room mics
  

Amp / FX — The best of AmpliTube

MODO BASS gives you full control over the signal path with 7 bass effect stompbox effects and two classic bass amplifiers.

• Includes Octaver, Distortion, Chorus, Compressor, Delay, Envelope Filter or Graphic EQ
  
• All effects derived from world-class models in AmpliTube 5 Custom Shop
  
• Use a classic all-tube amp and 1x15 cab or a solid-state model with a 4x10 cab
  
• Each amp gives you full control over gain structure with EQ and graphic EQ
  
• Route the bass signal from MODO BASS into AmpliTube 5 for even more options
  

Amp/FX

Control — The Bass Players’ Script

MODO BASS also gives you MIDI control of critical parameters that you can automate in real time. Varying parameters while performing is one of the secrets for achieving utmost realism, and MODO BASS is the only virtual instrument that is truly able to make it possible.

MODO BASS 2 - MIDI CONTROL

• Remap keyswitches to any MIDI control change for easier playability and programming
  
• Control and adjust the application of vibrato, the playing style, mute and slide
  
• Control the frequency of the vibrato and the amount of the bend, slide and detach noise
  
• Switch on the fly between multiple modes of playstyle to create your sound signature
  
• Use your DAW’s automation to control useful parameters such as the playing position