Leonid Bass

• Expressive true legato with multiple transition types for lyrical writing.
• Modeled vibrato and dynamic morphing allow continuous expressive control.
• Shorts (e.g., staccato) and plucked articulations complement sustained lines.
• Adaptive legato responds to playing speed for connected phrasing.

Product Overview

Leonid Bass focuses on an immediate, playable solo double bass tone built for real‑world scoring. It emphasizes connected phrasing and a natural dynamic window so melodies, textures, and supportive lines sit comfortably in a mix. The instrument stays practical—legato that feels alive, shorts that avoid repetition, and straightforward shaping over timbre and expression.

Details

The engine centers on connected legato transitions for the solo double bass, supported by complementary short articulations so you can move between lyrical phrases and rhythmic punctuation without switching contexts. Dynamics are continuous and easy to shape; timbre controls let you bias brightness/softness or add subtle mechanical/air detail when the source warrants it. Round‑robins on repeats help avoid the ‘machine‑gun’ effect, and mapping keeps common performance gestures close at hand.

Adaptive Legato adjusts transition lengths to your playing speed, keeping phrasing connected whether you’re moving slowly or leaping between notes. A modeled vibrato system separates speed and intensity so you can shape expression independently of dynamics. Staccato and pizzicato articulations offer multiple round‑robins for repetition control; sustains are looped for comfortable long notes. The instrument is designed to sit quickly in a mix: start dry and intimate, then open up with ambience or gentle tonal broadening when you need scale. Controls are intentionally few but musical, prioritizing phrasing and feel over deep menu diving so you can stay in writing mode.