Sponge Bass

• Sponge Bass is a Kontakt sample library featuring a Hofner President bass.
• The library captures the unique sonic character of the sponge material used in the instrument.
• It is designed for composers looking for a distinctive bass sound in their projects.
• Requires Kontakt for use.

Product Overview

Sponge Bass combines a Hofner President bass with a unique sponge dampening technique to create a distinctive, rounded thud. This library captures the essence of classic bass tones, making it suitable for genres that benefit from a warm, muted low end.

Details

The instrument features fingered and picked articulations, with a total of eight randomised round robins per note to enhance playability and realism. It covers the full range of all four strings, allowing for expressive melodic lines. The library includes a humanised arpeggiator and sequencer, alongside controls for note length and voice stacking, accommodating up to eight notes simultaneously.

Transient, tape, amp, and cabinet modelling are integrated, along with a three-band EQ and a hint of room reverb, providing flexibility in shaping the sound. The library requires the full version of Kontakt 5.8.1 or above, ensuring compatibility with a range of production environments.