The Avalanche Bass is an amazing virtual 6-string Dingwall ABXXX bass instrument for Native Instruments' Kontakt 5. Impact Studios' second sampled bass project focuses on top-notch sound quality and easy functionality. Every sample is carefully cut and edited by hand, resulting in a bass sound that's the gold standard for modern metal. Features include an awesome UI, instant great tone, down/up/alt-picking keyswitches, four mix-ready channels (Sub, Clean, Grit, DI), additional functions like 3-speed slides and dead notes, over 4,200 hand-edited samples, a note range from C0 to F3, and 4,320 samples with 10x round robin per articulation. The DI offers a dry and clean signal for processing, while the PRO provides Buster's signature sound with adjustable channels. Requires Kontakt v5.5 or later (sold separately). Free Kontakt Player only supports Demo Mode (15-minute timeout).
Using The Avalanche Bass is easy. First, make sure you have Kontakt v5.5 or later installed on your system. Once you load the instrument in Kontakt, you can start exploring its features right away. The awesome UI makes it simple to navigate. You can get an insane tone in no time. Use the down, up, and alt - picking keyswitches to add different picking styles to your playing. The four mix - ready channels (Sub, Clean, Grit, and DI) let you create the perfect bass sound for your track. You can use the DI channel as a dry and clean signal and process it with plugins or outboard gear just like you would with a real bass guitar. The PRO channel gives you Buster's signature sound which you can tweak according to your mix needs. Remember, the free Kontakt Player only works in Demo Mode with a 15 - minute timeout. For full functionality, you'll need to purchase Kontakt v5.5 or later. As for maintenance, keep your software up - to - date to ensure the best performance and compatibility. Also, make sure you have enough disk space (DI: 1.26GB, PRO: 4.62GB unpacked) to store the samples.
