SWAM Double Bass

I needed a lightweight alternative to Spectrasonics Trilian. While this certainly isn’t up to that level for recording, it’s better than the vast majority of keyboard upright bass samples, and surprisingly playable (after tweaking the sound/ attack). A great alternative to lugging my computer and associated equipment for organ pedal (upright) bass. Just need this and my Apogee Duet for iOS & Mac. I’ll be using this for rehearsals and less intense gigs. I’m sure it’s useful for the other 95% of what it was developed for (bowing, etc.), I just have no need for it. Only complaint- I wish I could disable the portamento.

So….. I bought this to do some jazz, with an upright bass being plucked. I was sooOOooo disappointed. It really sounds more like a keyboard or a synth trying to “emulate” a bass, than a real bass. I have some software; Trilian by Spectrasonices that I use as a VST instrument that is absolutely phenomenal!! But sadly….this software is pretty poor. Especially for the price. Save your money. You probably have a synth bass patch that will get you about the same sound as this software; without spending extra.