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Upright Bass v1.6: A realistic and expressive bass instrument for your DAW

If you are looking for a high-quality and versatile bass instrument for your music production, you might want to check out Upright Bass v1.6, a new update of the popular virtual instrument from Sample Logic. Upright Bass v1.6 is a sample-based instrument that recreates the sound and feel of a real acoustic upright bass, with a rich and detailed tone, a wide range of articulations and effects, and an intuitive and easy-to-use interface.

Upright Bass v1.6 is compatible with AAX, AU and VSTi formats, and works on both Windows and Mac OS X platforms. It comes with over 4 GB of samples, recorded in 24-bit/96 kHz quality, using multiple microphones and perspectives. You can choose from four different playing styles: plucked, bowed, muted and harmonics, and adjust the level and pan of each microphone separately. You can also use the built-in effects rack to add compression, EQ, reverb, delay and distortion to your sound.

One of the most impressive features of Upright Bass v1.6 is the dynamic morphing engine, which allows you to seamlessly blend between two different articulations using the mod wheel or any MIDI controller. This way, you can create expressive and realistic performances with smooth transitions and variations. You can also use the key switches to switch between different articulations on the fly.

Upright Bass v1.6 is a great choice for any genre that requires a natural and organic bass sound, such as jazz, blues, folk, rock, pop or even hip hop. You can use it as a solo instrument or as part of an ensemble, and it will fit perfectly in your mix. Whether you are a beginner or a professional musician, you will find Upright Bass v1.6 easy to use and inspiring to play.

You can get Upright Bass v1.6 from Sample Logic’s website for $99 USD. If you already own Upright Bass v1.5 or earlier, you can upgrade for $49 USD. You can also download a free demo version to try it out before you buy.

In this article, we will show you some examples of how you can use Upright Bass v1.6 in your music production. We will also share some tips and tricks to get the most out of this instrument.

Example 1: Jazz Trio

In this example, we will use Upright Bass v1.6 to create a jazz trio with piano and drums. We will use the plucked style for the bass, and use the dynamic morphing engine to blend between finger and slap articulations. We will also use the effects rack to add some compression and reverb to the bass sound.

Here is the MIDI file for the bass part:


MIDI file for bass part


And here is how it sounds with Upright Bass v1.6:


Audio file for bass part


As you can hear, Upright Bass v1.6 sounds very realistic and expressive, and adds a lot of groove and warmth to the jazz trio.

Example 2: Rock Band

In this example, we will use Upright Bass v1.6 to create a rock band with guitar, drums and vocals. We will use the bowed style for the bass, and use the dynamic morphing engine to blend between legato and staccato articulations. We will also use the effects rack to add some EQ and distortion to the bass sound.

Here is the MIDI file for the bass part:


MIDI file for bass part


And here is how it sounds with Upright Bass v1.6:


Audio file for bass part


As you can hear, Upright Bass v1.6 sounds very powerful and aggressive, and adds a lot of energy and edge to the rock band.