Authentic Electric Upright Bass for Modern Productions

Shreddage 3 E-Upright brings the unique sound of a 5-string electric upright bass to the acclaimed Shreddage series. Combining the warmth, depth, and natural expressiveness of a traditional upright bass with the clarity and consistency of modern electronics, this instrument delivers an exceptionally versatile low-end solution for producers, composers, and musicians.

Designed for genres ranging from jazz, funk, soul, neo-soul, and R&B to lo-fi, chillhop, pop, country, rock, and cinematic scoring, Shreddage 3 E-Upright offers smooth, detailed bass tones that can effortlessly sit in a mix or take center stage as a solo instrument.

Meticulously Sampled for Realistic Performance

Every note of the 5-string electric upright bass has been captured in stunning detail, featuring multiple dynamic layers and round robins for natural variation. The library automatically recreates realistic fingerboard movement and performance behavior, allowing users to achieve authentic bass performances without extensive programming.

The instrument delivers rich harmonic content, natural resonance, expressive dynamics, and the subtle nuances that make upright bass performances feel alive.

Flexible Tone Control

Choose between a clean Direct Input (DI) signal, a professionally amplified tone, or blend both sources for complete tonal flexibility. Whether you're looking for warm jazz tones, punchy funk grooves, smooth neo-soul basslines, or modern processed textures, Shreddage 3 E-Upright adapts effortlessly to your production style.

Performance controls allow detailed customization of playing techniques, string selection, hand position, tone shaping, and articulation behavior.

Advanced Shreddage 3.5 Engine

Powered by the renowned Shreddage 3.5 engine, the library offers powerful performance scripting and deep editing capabilities while remaining easy to use.

Key features include:

• Automatic realistic fretboard positioning
• Customizable performance styles
• Intelligent legato system
• Editable keyswitches
• Detailed articulation control
• Multiple playing modes
• Real-time tone shaping

Extensive Articulation Collection

Shreddage 3 E-Upright includes a comprehensive articulation set designed for both realistic basslines and expressive solo performances:

• Sustains
• Long staccatos
• Short staccatos
• Legato transitions
• Tapping
• Harmonics
• Up slides
• Down slides
• Pitched releases
• Unpitched releases
• Finger noises
• Fret noises

All articulations can be controlled using customizable keyswitches for efficient workflow.

Powerful Console FX Rack

The included Console modular effects rack provides extensive sound-design capabilities with over 30 professional effects modules.

Available processing includes:

• Amp simulations
• Cabinet emulations
• EQ modules
• Compressors
• Distortion pedals
• Reverbs
• Delays
• Modulation effects
• Spatial processors
• Dynamics processors

Users can build custom signal chains, save presets, and create unique bass tones suitable for virtually any genre.

Production-Ready Presets

The library includes 36 professionally crafted snapshots covering a wide range of musical styles:

• Clean bass tones
• Vintage-inspired sounds
• Ambient textures
• Lo-fi character presets
• Funk-focused settings
• Modern pop basses
• Rock-ready tones
• Aggressive overdriven sounds
• Experimental soundscapes

Key Features

• Over 11,000 pristine 24-bit samples
• More than 10GB of uncompressed audio
• Detailed 5-string electric upright bass sampling (B-E-A-D-G)
• DI and amplified signal options
• Advanced Shreddage 3.5 engine
• Realistic legato and performance scripting
• Comprehensive articulation collection
• 36 production-ready snapshots
• Modular Console FX rack with 30+ effects
• Suitable for jazz, funk, soul, R&B, lo-fi, chill, pop, rock, country, and cinematic music

Kontakt Library Requirement

Requires the full version of Native Instruments Kontakt.

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