ManyBass soundsets
ManyBass comes with 2.4 gigs of soundsets, which are divided into three pickup settings: deep, growl, and smooth. The deep bass soundsets use the neck pickup exclusively, giving the bass a low, hollow tone. The growl bass soundsets use the bridge pickup only, giving it clarity and presence in the mid and high frequencies, making it cut through the mix well. Lastly, the smooth bass soundsets use an equal blend of both the neck and bridge pickup, giving it an even, versatile tone. Each of these extensively sampled pickup settings include the most commonly used articulations and playing methods. All the soundsets have compatible mappings, meaning that anything sequenced using one soundset can translate to any of the other soundsets.
| Deep Bass - Fingered | 127 multi-samples | Using the neck pickup only, this deep, hollow bass tone provides a low foundation for your rhythm section. This soundset is great for various Rock and Funk styles. |
| Deep Bass - Slapped | 131 multi-samples | Need that signature 70's slap bass tone? Look no further. This soundset gives you the funky slap sound without forfeiting any low end, making this tone ideal for Funk and Disco settings. |
| Deep Bass - Picked | 131 multi-samples | Playing with a pick on this pickup setting not only retains the low end defined by the neck pickup, but also features precision in the high frequencies. The versatility of the tone makes it not only drive the rhythm section of a Rock band, but also fit perfectly in a 70's Jazz environment as well. |
| Deep Bass - Picked Muted | 131 multi-samples | The palm-muted bass tone is common throughout the history of Rock. This soundset is suitable not only for a modern Pop/Rock tone, but also for that definitive 60's Rock tone. |
| Growl Bass - Fingered | 135 multi-samples | This is the Jaco-aspiring bassist's dream tone, embodying the perfect amount of nasally growl. Especially suitable for Funk/Jazz, Jazz Fusion, and modern Latin styles, this soundset cuts through the mix well. |
| Growl Bass - Slapped | 136 multi-samples | The Wooten-esque tone of this soundset makes it great for solo bass arrangements or other bass-centered music. This sort of tone is also heard commonly in the speed-slappers of the 80's. |
| Growl Bass - Tapped | 127 multi-samples | Like the previous soundset, this bass tone works great in solo bass arrangements. This soundset can also be used to simulate hammer-ons for increased realism in bass sequencing. |
| Smooth Bass - Fingered | 111 multi-samples | This is an extremely versatile bass tone, which is why it features the more articulations than the other pickup settings. Besides plenty of low frequencies, it contains presence and definition in the highs as well. This modern bass tone is used in a wide range of musical genres and styles including Funk, Fusion, Jazz, and Rock. |
| Smooth Bass - Muted | 128 multi-samples | This soundset is great for Funk and Reggae, or to accentuate the groove in quieter sections of songs. |
| Smooth Bass - Picked | 127 multi-samples | The picked tone makes this soundset great for many styles of heavier, upbeat music. Due to the quieter low end of this tone, many bassists employ distortion. |
| Smooth Bass - Tapped | 127 multi-samples | This soundset works well in solo bass arrangements. It can also be used to simulate hammer-ons for increased realism in bass sequencing. |
| Smooth Bass - Slapped | 131 multi-samples | The definition of smooth and cool, this slap tone is coveted by many bassists. It can be used in solo environments as well as in ensembles, making it an extremely versatile tone. |
| Smooth Bass - Extras | 53 multi-samples | This soundset contains a few extra, useful articulations, including whole-step slides, trills, and half-step pull-off grace notes--all common articulations found in bass solos as well as basslines. |
