BASSLINE – VACCUM EVOLVED

The AIR Bassline emulates the sound of classic mono synths with a contemporary twist.

The Bassline is a monophonic vintage synthesizer featuring Vacuum Tube Synthesis with an evolved version of AIR’s vacuum tube circuit modelling made first famous by AIR VACCUM.

VACCUM is considered by many the reference Synth for Avids Protools. Perfectly capture the crunchy, warm sound of the analogue era, with the next generation providing incredible features without compromising that superb warm sound.

Featuring a Flexible oscillator with continuously variable waveshape including octave saw, saw, square, and sine waveforms: Discover Sub and fifth oscillators for thicker layered timbres. With multiple filters and envelopes and built-in audio effects, Bassline lets you dive deep into subtractive synthesis to recreate those sought-after analogue sounds from the 70s and 80s.

AWARD-WINNING EFFECTS BY AIR TECHNOLOGY

Bassline has world-class audio effects processing built-in to enhance your sounds as you create quickly. Choose from Chorus, Delay, Reverb, Compressor and the new Hype EQ., each with a dedicated section to dial-in any adjustments. You will also discover two built-in distortion algorithms to allow you to tweak your sound.

The AIR Creative FX collection has been included as part of Pro Tools® since Version 8 and is considered the reference FX suite by some of the world’s most respected audio professionals. AIR FX has been featured in many of the last decade’s top film, game and music projects. Each plugin has been expertly designed with ease of use in mind and will ensure professional results each time.

PACKED WITH PRESETS

The Bassline comes packaged with a comprehensive factory library of over 150 cutting-edge presets, including sumptuous pads, hard-hitting plucks, thunderous basses and screaming lead sounds.

Dive deep into subtractive synthesis to recreate those sought-after analogue sounds from the 70s and 80s with your own modern twist.

DESKTOP APP

Included with your Plugin purchase is our Desktop Player application. Fire up the Desktop Version of Hype and connect your favourite Midi Controller either by USB or Bluetooth, and you are ready to perform live. Our interface has been designed with ease of use and live performance for maximum playability.

CROSS COMPATIBILITY

Purchasing TubeSynth in Plugin format brings you cross-compatibility with Akai Professionals renowned Standalone music production systems, including the MPC and FORCE series products. Now you can get your favourite MPC instruments to any DAW.

Features

The AIR Bassline emulates the sound of classic mono synths with a contemporary twist. Including four integrated AIR effects as well as two built-in distortion algorithms.

• Flexible oscillator with continuously variable waveshape including octave saw, saw, square and sine waveforms
• Sub and fifth oscillators for thicker layered timbres.
• Low-pass and high-pass filters.
• Over 150 presets.

New in V1.1

Desktop Software
The desktop software is compatible with:

• macOS Big Sur and Monterey, Intel and Apple Silicon
• Windows 10 and Windows 11
• Plug-in versions are provided in VST, VST3, AU and AAX formats

New Features

• GUI can now be resized to scales between 50% and 200%
• Plugin presets can now be saved and loaded directly from the plugin toolbar including when using the standalone app

Bug Fixes

• When opening a DAW project containing Bassline in addition to a newer AIR plugin, you will no longer get signed out of your inMusic account.
• Text now displays correctly when running in macOS 13 Ventura