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Description
Unleash the full potential of your basslines with the Spectrasonics Trilian Total Bass Module. Perfectly suited for both modern producers and classic music enthusiasts, Trilian provides a vast library of beautifully sampled acoustic, electric, and synth basses. From deep, earth-shattering synths to intricate acoustic textures, this virtual instrument is designed to inspire and empower creativity in every musician's sonic journey.
Trilian's STEAM Engine technology ensures seamless integration with Spectrasonics' Omnisphere, allowing users to dive deeper into sound design with unparalleled flexibility. Featuring a 34GB library, Trilian includes over 60 diverse electric bass sounds, meticulously capturing the essence of each instrument with multiple articulations such as legato, slide, and vibrato. The remarkable arpeggiator, now with Groove Lock, synchronizes effortlessly with Stylus RMX grooves, making bassline creation as intuitive as it is powerful.
For those who love to experiment, Trilian offers expanded synthesis features including FM, ring modulation, and polyphonic waveshaping, along with over 30 of the most coveted hardware synthesizers' sound sources. The newly updated arpeggiator and expanded sound library, featuring over 200 new patches, provide endless possibilities for crafting unique bass sounds.
Key Features:
- Extensive 34GB library with acoustic, electric, and synth basses
- Over 60 electric bass sounds with various playing techniques
- Seamless integration with Omnisphere for advanced sound design
- Powerful arpeggiator with Groove Lock for synchronized basslines
- Customizable synthesis features including FM, ring modulation, and waveshaping
- High-resolution resizable user interface with MIDI learn and automation options
- Compatible with Mac and Windows, functioning within AU, VST, and AAX formats
Product specs
| Software Type | Bass Synth |
| Platform | Mac, PC |
| Upgrade/Full | Full |
| Download/Boxed | Boxed |
| Bit Depth | 64-bit |
| Format | AAX, VST 2.4, AU, Standalone |
| Hardware Requirements - Mac | Intel Dual Core 2.0GHz or higher (M1 support), 8GB RAM or more recommended, 40GB free hard drive space |
| Hardware Requirements - PC | Multi-core 2GHz or higher, 8GB RAM or more recommended, 40GB free hard drive space |
| OS Requirements - Mac | macOS 10.13 or later |
| OS Requirements - PC | Windows 7 SP1 or later |
FAQs
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What types of bass sounds can I expect from Spectrasonics Trilian?
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Spectrasonics Trilian offers a wide range of bass sounds, including acoustic, electric, and synth basses. Its extensive 34GB library provides deep control and flexibility for various musical styles, making it suitable for genres from rock to electronic.
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Is Spectrasonics Trilian compatible with my DAW?
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Spectrasonics Trilian is compatible with major DAWs that support AAX, VST 2.4, and AU formats. It works on both Mac and PC platforms, ensuring broad compatibility with most popular music production software.
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What are the system requirements for running Spectrasonics Trilian on a Mac?
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To run Spectrasonics Trilian on a Mac, you'll need macOS 10.13 or later, an Intel Dual Core 2.0GHz processor or higher (M1 support included), and at least 8GB of RAM. Additionally, 40GB of free hard drive space is recommended.
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Can Spectrasonics Trilian be used as a standalone application?
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Yes, Spectrasonics Trilian can be used as a standalone application, allowing you to play and manipulate bass sounds without needing a DAW.
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How does Spectrasonics Trilian compare to its predecessor, Trilogy?
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Trilian is the successor to the Trilogy bass instrument, offering a library ten times larger and providing deeper control over musical expression and sound shaping. It includes all-new acoustic, electric, and synth basses for enhanced versatility.
Videos
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Trilian Synth Demo (Part 1)
Reviews
PROS
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Exceptional sound quality, indistinguishable from real bass players
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Extensive variety of basses: synth, fretless, electric, and acoustic
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Highly detailed articulations, velocity layers, and round-robin samples
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Perfect for diverse genres, from jazz to EDM
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Seamless integration with Omnisphere 2 for a versatile setup
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Realistic emulation of basses with subtlety and nuance
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Rich, clear, and detailed sample library
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Equally suited for studio production and live performance
CONS
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Patches often require tweaking to fit into projects
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Not recommended for non-technical users due to complexity
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Expensive for those seeking just a few bass sounds
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Spectrasonics Trilian Total Bass Module.
Features and functionality
Comparisons
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Trilian is often favored over Kontakt libraries for its versatility, though Kontakt may offer easier articulation-switching for complex tracks.
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When comparing Trilian to Output Substance, Trilian excels in delivering organic tones, whereas Output competes with traditional synths for more experimental sounds.
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Users find Toontrack EZBass versatile with rich sound and accessible articulations, offering easier arrangement within DAW compared to Trilian.
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Trilian is recommended over older MPC synths like Tubesynth and Bassline for those seeking comprehensive synthesis parameters and analog-style sound design.
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Software and compatibility
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Trilian shares its engine with Omnisphere and Keyscape, allowing for instrument layering, though this can be demanding on RAM.
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Integration with other Spectrasonics products, like Keyscape and Omnisphere, is seamless, enhancing their collective utility in music production.
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Trilian can be integrated with plugins like Omnisphere and Sound Doctor for unique sound modulation and creative effects.
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User experience
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A few users have reported encountering out-of-tune samples within Trilian, although these are not significantly off-key, causing minor annoyance for precision-oriented players.
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Owners report successful production on gold-certified songs using Trilian, highlighting its professional-grade sound capabilities.
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Use cases and applications
5.0 out of 5
Based on 9 Reviews and 100 Ratings
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Versatile and near future proof!
I bought this years ago in hopes of getting an electric P and J bass sound for synth keys. After some tweaking I did get that sound - although some tweaking was done in post. However, in the years following I began to get more into EDM and electronic-experimental production, and this is where this VST really shines! I've used this for almost every project I've done for the past 7 years. Everything from jazz to rock, from EDM to exploratory - this will do it all! Highly recommend.
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An (un)surprisingly amazing softsynth
I bought Trilian last out of the full Spectrasonics suite, thinking "oh, I already have lots of bass sounds, I won't need this!" I was very wrong. Trilian, simply put, is BRILLIANT! The richness, detail, and clarity in the samples is amazing, and you get a wonderful selection of synth basses, fretless basses, electric basses, everything is represented and it is wonderful! Definitely one of the best softsynths in the past decade.
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Utterly amazing acoustic and electric bass emulation.
When it comes to real physical instruments, nothing will ever sound better than the real thing. But if you are looking for a pretty mind-blowing emulation of acoustic and electric basses, look no further. The subtlety and nuance Spectrasonics have managed to capture with this is jaw-dropping. There are some classic synth patches on here too, but bear in mind they are sample-based and not from a synth engine (like Omnisphere). They still sound pretty excellent though. You can also load Trilian patches in Omnisphere 2, so when you pair the two together you have a really versatile and professional-sounding set-up. Spectrasonics are the best!
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Almost perfect
Has amazing synth and fantastic acoustic samples and integrates into Omnisphere 2. Other than a bit steep price (you have to pay for the best) what's not to like!
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Trilian
If you are short of basses you have an enormous amount of basses in Trillian. From clean and acoustic basses to fat synth basses. Very usefull.
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The core of my production in the Trap game.
Must have!!! Every producer needs the complete Omnisphere package in their lab.
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The Best Bass VST
While producing in the studio, Lincoln uses a blend of Trilian Bass VST and Zombass 3 for real bass sounds in productions.
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like every othe stuff from spectrasonics 10/10
like every other stuff from spectrasonics 10/10 real analog sample base sound.
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can you make your reviews actual reviews, evne if they are short?
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im just putting my gear tonight ..tomorrow i will change it..if you give me some time
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A 3:45 Armin opens up Omnisphere to show the bass patch, he uses a patch named Classic UpDown SH-101. This patch comes with Trillian. Trillian patches can also be used in Omnisphere.
Kaskade tours the majority of the year, and works on music on the go. "…he says the track 'Turn It Down' was almost completely arranged in airports, drawing on the NEXUS2 and Spectrasonics Trilian Total Bass Module."
All of the sounds on 'Ocean Eyes' were Logic stock sounds, which I tweaked a bit with EQ and layered. Now I have quite a few plug-ins, but honestly, I still feel like being very minimalist in my approach. The three plug-ins for sounds that I used the most on Billie's album are Spectrasonics Omnisphere, Keyscape and Trillion. They are very good plug-ins. Keyscape is amazing. I could not talk enough about how much I like that.
In this Photo, Spectrasonics Trillian can be seen as a Red Plug-in on the computer Monitor.
In the video "Sander van Doorn Studio Sessions 2.0 - Episode 1: Kick & Bass Line" Sander Van Doorn discusses how he puts together his kick drums and bass lines. Around 6:50 into the video, he says his favorite plugin to use for bass is Spectrasonics Trilian. He chooses a bass from the category "Synth Bass." For demonstration purposes he switches off Trilian's built-in effects to achieve a dry bass sound. He later changes the preset to one called Attitude MS-20 Square. Sander says:
"The sounds that are in this plugin are really tight. The volume, the recording of these different plugins are absolutely phenomenal. This is a really cool synth to use when you're not using hardware like a Moog Voyager."
In a YouTube video posted by Circus Records titled "A Day With: Flux Pavilion | Ep:02," Flux Pavilion explains around the 20:20 mark that he used to utilize the Spectrasonics Trilian Total Bass Module to "make all of his bass sounds," specifically mentioning his sawtooth sounds.
Charlie uses Trilian for the bass guitar in "Attention." Specifically, he used the 'Retro 60's - Full Range'.
Used all across the Djesse albums, especially on the more electronic tracks in Djesse Vol. 3. Discussed in the livestream around 13:58.
In an interview with Sonic Academy, Audien mentions using Trillian for his Subs @ 18:08
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