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Description

Elevate your music production with the Ample Sound Ample Bass Jaco Fretless, a virtual instrument that channels the iconic essence of the legendary Jaco Pastorius Fretless Jazz Bass. This meticulously crafted plugin is designed for musicians and producers who crave the expressive, melodic nuances of a fretless bass without the physical instrument. Built upon the foundation of a Fender Custom Shop Jaco Pastorius Relic, this virtual bass delivers a fluid and lifelike performance that captures every subtle articulation and slide.

Whether you're working on jazz, fusion, or cinematic scores, this plugin provides the depth and realism needed to bring your compositions to life. With the Riffer 4 MIDI engine, you can easily create intricate bass lines using the integrated piano roll and tab view. The dedicated fretless slide engine and 13 expressive articulations, including artificial harmonics, ensure that you can achieve the most authentic sound possible. Its intelligent string visualization and real-time articulation control offer a seamless integration into your creative workflow, allowing for spontaneity and innovation.

Ample Bass Jaco Fretless is not just about the sound; it also features a virtual amp system with three classic heads and four cabinets, complete with four mic choices per cabinet. This, combined with built-in effects like an 8-band EQ, compressor, delay, and convolution reverb, ensures that your bass tracks sit perfectly in the mix.

Key Features:

  • Based on Fender Custom Shop Jaco Pastorius Relic Fretless Jazz Bass
  • 13 expressive articulations, including artificial harmonics and fretless slides
  • Fretless-specific polyphonic legato and slide system
  • Drop tuning supported down to B0
  • Riffer 4 MIDI engine with piano roll and tab view
  • Virtual amp system with 3 classic heads and 4 cabinets
  • Built-in 8-band EQ, compressor, delay, and convolution reverb
  • Supports VST2, VST3, AU, AAX, and Standalone host platforms
  • Compatible with Windows 7/8/10/11 and macOS 10.9 or higher
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We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Ample Sound Ample Bass Jaco Fretless.

Use cases and applications

  • Ample Sound - Jaco Fretless is used to emulate the 'mwah' quality of fretless bass in 80s Japanese Smooth Jazz/Fusion.

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Features and functionality

  • The plugin is favored for its ability to simulate slides into notes, an essential aspect of the classic "scooped" 80s bass sound.

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Comparisons

  • Yamaha basses, especially the BB5000 and BB3000, are historically noted for achieving similar tones to those sought in the plugin.

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User experience

  • Users recommend experimenting with compression, EQ, reverb, and old-school chorus effects to refine the emulation of the 80s bass sound.

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Critic Reviews

Review: Jaco Fretless Bass by Amplesound - Sample Library Review

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The Ample Sound Ample Bass Jaco Fretless impresses with its authentic sound, capturing the iconic tone of the Fender Custom Shop Jaco Pastorius Relic Fretless Jazz Bass. Its clean interface, intelligent legato, and keyswitchable articulations offer a realistic playing experience, making it a top choice among sampled basses. Built-in effects and amp simulations enhance its versatility, while a generous collection of preset grooves and a tab player add creative and educational value. However, some reverb presets may feel oversized for an electric bass, and minor UI quirks exist. Still, these are minor blemishes on an otherwise stellar virtual instrument.

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