IK Multimedia “MODO BASS” is a bass software that is as famous as Spectrasonics “Trilian”.

Trilian Bass Plugin
Trilian Bass Demo

In this article, I am going to explain the advantages and disadvantages of IK Multimedia “MODO BASS” and how to use it. Please read the details below;

Physical modeling bass software developed by IK Multimedia.

A short and limited review and shootout of three amazing bass plugins. I am using Logic Pro X as my DAW. Please leave comments on what you would like to see. Trilian has long been recognized as the most versatile bass virtual instrument available and has become an industry standard. Whether you need production ready sounds or prefer to carefully craft your own tones, Trilian is the ultimate bass tool for serious producers. Acoustic - Electric - Synth.

Basically, it is an electric bass software with no synth bass or wood bass, but it is a physical modeling software, so its parameters are that it can be tweaked finely.

Development company

IK Multimedia

Price(list price)

Download €299.99

USB drive €329.99

Crossgrade (Download) €199.99

Crossgrade (USB drive) €229.99

Main Specifications

14 types of electric bass software

IK Multimedia MODO BASS

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Sampling creates sounds based on samples. In contrast, physical modeling simulates virtual sounds.

MODO DRUM, MODO BASS and piano software MODARTT “Pianoteq“ are famous as physical modeling software.

Physical modeling can set parameters that cannot be set by sampling. Sampling cannot change the situation before recording. On the other hand, Physical modeling allows you to customize the instrument and change the position of the microphone freely.

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Modeling also has the advantage of saving storage compared to sampling.

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There are two advantages when using IK Multimedia “MODO BASS“

Fine adjustment with many parameters
Easy to use even for beginners

(1)Fine adjustment with many parameters

MODO BASS has various parameters, and customization that is difficult with an ordinary electric bass is possible.

For example, you can adjust the pickup type, string type, string height and playing position.

There are various other parameters, which will be explained in detail in “How to use”.

(2)Easy to use even for beginners

It is easy to use even for beginners, and you can easily switch the bass playing method. It is possible to create a real bass performance such as mute and slide.

The point to note is that the software is specialized only for electric bass.

So it’s good for band sounds, but if you want wood bass or synth bass, I recommend Spectrasonics “Trilian”.

Activation of IK Multimedia is easy and is completed in the following 3 steps.

Register an account with IK Multimedia
Download Authorization Manager
Product registration and download with Authorization Manager

From here, I will explain how to use “MODO BASS” in the following order.

Model
Play Style
Strings
Electronics
Amp/FX
Control

(1)Model

First, click on the space in the upper left to select a preset or choose from the top 14 bass types. There are 133 presets.

Finger 46 types
Pick 42 types
Slap 27 types
XTreme 18 types
Defalt

There is an orange line with a number on the bass body. This is where you play the bass.

(2)Play Style

There are three types of playing: FINGER, PICK, SLAP.

The settings change depending on how you play.

FINGER

STROKE

Alternate (index finger and middle finger)
Index (index finger)
Middle (middle finger)

TOUCH(playing strength)

Soft
Normal
Hard

PICK

STROKE

Alternate (Up and Down)
Up
Down

TOUCH

Normal
Hard

SLAP

STROKE

Auto
Slap
Pull

Auto is THRESHOLD. Slap and Pull automatically change according to velocity.

Common Items

MUTING is how much you mute as the name suggests.

LET RING extends the sound to the next note.

FINGERING sets which string and which position to hold. There are three types.

First Position (As low a position as possible)
Easy (general position)
Nearest (closest position)

OPEN STRING sets whether to insert open strings.

DETACH NOISE is noise when the sound stops.

SLIDE NOISE allows you to adjust the volume of the slide noise.

(3)Strings

STRINGS can be changed from 4 to 6 strings.

The tuning is changed by DROP, and it becomes Drop D.

ACTION(String height)

High
Standard
Low

TYPE(Type of string)

Flat Wound
Round Wound

GAUGE(String thickness)

Light
Medium
Heavy

AGE(String age)

New
Broken in
Old

(4)Electronics

You can select from 14 types of BRIDGE and NECK pickups.

You can also adjust the position by dragging the pickup.

PIEZO reproduces the built-in pickup.

CIRCUIT has Active and Passive, and TONE or EQ can be adjusted respectively.

(5)Amp/FX

Amp

There are two types of AMP.

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Tube

Tube has EQ, PUNCH, and HARM (harmonics).

Solid State

Solid State has GAIN, 3-band EQ and Graphic EQ. LIMIT is a limiter.

Fx

There are seven types of effectors.

Octaver
Distortion
Chorus
Comp
Delay
Envelope Filter
Graphic EQ

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You can apply up to four effects.

To turn the effect on or off, press the corresponding pedal button or click “PEDAL” to switch the effect.

For common items, the volume balance can be adjusted with AMP, DI, and MASTER.

(6)Control

Use “Control” to assign the playing method to MIDI such as key