State Machine Low End

Name: State Machine Low End
Price: 59 USD
Author: Cradle

by Cradle · Synth · Bass instrument

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State Machine Low End is a sample-based bass instrument covering trap 808s, warm analog subs and aggressive FM bass.

It has 190 presets from more than 100 sources, with bass-focused effects and MIDI tools, for $47.20 (listed down from $59).

Best for: Bass, Keys & Synths. Genres: Hip-Hop & Trap, Electronic & EDM, Pop.

Keywords: basses, FM, preset-driven, warm, arpeggiator, aggressive, creative, gritty, metallic, modern, organic, sample-based, textures, visual feedback.

What it does

Low End is the bass instrument in Cradle's State Machine series: "a modern bass engine" covering gritty trap 808s, warm analog subs and FM aggression. It is preset-based and built to get a bass sitting in the mix fast.

Presets: 190 mix-ready bass presets.
Sources: more than 100 sound sources, including FM synths, organic instruments, metallic hits and digital textures.
Range: from 808s and analog-style subs to FM and digital mid-basses.
MIDI tools: scale lock and an arpeggiator, plus further MIDI manipulation.
Audio effects: a set of effects chosen to shape and customise bass sounds.
Layout: a fast, focused interface with a visualiser, built so you can "audition, commit" and move on.

Version 1.1.0 is listed on KVR. It has a 14-day free trial.

Source: Cradle product page

When to use it

Low End is the quick pick for beatmakers who want a ready bass now rather than a bass to design. Compared with Serum 2 or Vital, it offers far less sound design but much faster results, with presets already shaped for the low end. Against MODO BASS 2 it is not a realistic electric bass; it focuses on 808s, subs and synthetic basses. Its scale lock and arpeggiator also make it easy to write bass lines without much keyboard skill.

Best for: 808s, subs and mid-bass in beats.
Genres: trap, hip-hop, electronic and pop.
Look elsewhere if: you want to design basses from scratch (Serum 2, Vital) or need a played electric bass (MODO BASS 2).

Where to buy

Cradle: $59

Tutorials and reviews

State Machine: In-depth walkthrough of Low End, Slow Drift and Faded Keys

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