Waves Bass Slapper

Waves Bass Slapper - Virtual Bass Instrument | The Ultimate Slap Bass for Classic 70s Funk & Soul

Have you ever been captivated by the rhythmic, crisp, and powerful slap bass lines in Funk, Disco, and Pop music? That unique technique of striking the strings with the thumb (Slap) and plucking with the index finger (Pop) has created countless classic musical moments. However, perfectly recreating its essence through sampling has always been a major challenge for music producers. Now, Waves Bass Slapper is here to change all that. This ultra-realistic Slap Bass virtual instrument is designed to capture the iconic tones of legendary bassists like Larry Graham and Bootsy Collins, allowing you to easily command the purest, most dynamic funk soul right in your Digital Audio Workstation (DAW).

The core of Waves Bass Slapper lies in its incredible sampling depth and detail. We meticulously recorded over 3,700 multisamples and utilized round-robin technology to ensure that every triggered note has natural, subtle variations, completely avoiding the "machine-gun effect" common in traditional sampled instruments. From the deep impact of a thumb slap to the crisp high-end of a pop, every playing technique has been precisely captured. This is not just a sound library; it's a complete funk bass sound source solution that brings life and groove to your arrangements. Whether you're producing vintage funk, modern pop, or any genre that demands a strong rhythmic feel, Bass Slapper delivers the most authentic bass performance experience and impeccable sample quality.

Key Features & Applications

Unparalleled Sampling Depth
With over 3,700 individual multisamples, every detail of a slap bass performance is covered. Combined with advanced round-robin note assignments, this ensures that consecutively played notes trigger different samples, resulting in natural dynamics and subtle variations just like a real performance.

Ultra-Realistic Articulations
Fully captures all core slap bass techniques, including thumb slaps, finger pops, slides, hammer-ons, and pull-offs. You can intuitively trigger these complex articulations via keyboard velocity or a MIDI controller to create highly expressive bass lines.

Precise Fretboard Position Control
A revolutionary feature allows you to freely choose the playing position of each note on the bass fretboard (Neck Position). It's well-known that the same note played at different positions has significant differences in tone, harmonics, and sustain. This feature enables you to accurately simulate a real bassist's playing habits, from the warm, thick sound near the neck to the bright, tight tone near the bridge, all at your command.

Versatile Tone-Shaping Capabilities
Offers a range of preset styles, from warm, round 70s vintage tones (Warm, old-school) to bright, aggressive modern sounds (Bright, modern). You can quickly switch base tones to suit your track and then fine-tune with built-in effects like EQ and compression to craft your own signature slap bass sound.

Tech Specs

• Plugin Formats: VST, VST3, Audio Units (AU), AAX Native
• Supported Sample Rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz
• Operating System (Mac): macOS Catalina 10.15, Big Sur 11, Monterey 12, Ventura 13, Sonoma 14 (Intel & Apple Silicon supported)
• Operating System (Windows): Windows 10 (64-bit) & Windows 11
• DAW Compatibility: Compatible with all major DAWs, including Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, Ableton Live, FL Studio, Studio One, and more.
• Activation: Requires online activation via Waves Central software. Can be activated on a local computer or a USB flash drive.
• Note: This product is a virtual instrument and requires a host application (DAW) to run. It cannot be used as a standalone application.