1 Introduction Bass Engine 2 is a unique VSTi/AU bass plug-in for PC and MAC in both 32bit and 64bit formats. Bass Engine 2 has been specifically designed to give producers unrestricted access to hundreds of 808's, Sub's and vintage synth bass in one powerful yet easy to use plug-in. Bass Engine 2 is extremely easy to install and operate but please read this manual fully to familiarise yourself with all the functions and features available. Peace The DopeVST Team http://www.dopevst.com Credits Audio Stanlee Kelly Jack Kelly Graphics Manual Testing Robert Flynn Shirley Bolton Passion HiFi Funeral Stanners Production Nat McClements
2 Installation PC / Windows XP / 7 / 8 / 10 1. Only use 7zip to unpack the downloaded files. This program is free and is available from here: http://www.7-zip.org/download.html 2. Extract/unzip all the files from the downloaded archive to your desktop or a location of your choice. Open the unzipped folder. 3. Select either the Bass Engine 2 32Bit or 64Bit folder. 4. You will see the Bass Engine 2.instruments folder and Bass Engine 2.dll file. 5. Move the both files to your audio plug-ins folder. This is usually located here: C:\Program Files\Vstplugins (select yes if asked for an administrator's permission) 6. When your DAW starts up, it will rescan your plug-ins folder and detect Bass Engine 2. In some instances you may need to manually rescan your DAW's plug-in folder. 7. You will need 2.3Gb of hard drive space to install Bass Engine 2. 8. You will have to enter your serial number on first use of Bass Engine.
MAC / OSX VST Installation 1. Only use KEKA to unpack the downloaded files. This program is free and is available from here: http://www.kekaosx.com/en/ 2. You will see a file with a Bass Engine 2.vst extension. This is the only file needed for Bass Engine to run. 3. Move the Bass Engine 2.vst file to the VST folder in your audio plugins folder (the default location is Macintosh HD/Library/Audio/PlugIns/VST). 4. When your DAW starts up, it will rescan your plug-ins folder and detect Bass Engine. 5. You will need 2.3Gb of hard drive space to install Bass Engine 2. 6. You will have to enter your serial number on first use of Bass Engine. Audio Units / AU Installation 1. Only use KEKA to unpack the downloaded files. This program is free and is available from here: http://www.kekaosx.com/en/ 2. You will see a file with a Bass Engine 2.component extension. This is the only file needed for Bass Engine to run. 3. Move the Bass Engine 2.component file to the components folder in your audio plug-ins folder (the default location is Macintosh HD/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components). 4. When your DAW starts up, it will rescan your plug-ins folder and detect Bass Engine. 5. You will need 2.3Gb of hard drive space to install Bass Engine 2. 6. You will have to enter your serial number on first use of Bass Engine.
3 Overview With Bass Engine 2 we have decided to create a bass plug-in that will fulfil all your 808, sub and vintage bass synth requirements. You will find over 300 brand new bass instruments all lovingly eq'ed and processed through a Drawmer 1961 Dual Vacuum Tube Equaliser for that deep low end warmth and solid mid punch where needed. 808 s The 808 is undoubtedly the king of the bass in Hip Hop/Trap right about now and has been for nearly a decade or more, because of this we had to make sure the 808's in Bass Engine 2 punched harder and deeper than any 808 VST's released so far. We also spent time cooking up never heard before layered 808's mixed with a crazy assortment of synth stabs and pads to give your productions a fuller, fatter sound. The first 150 presets in Bass Engine 2 are devoted strictly to the legend that is the 808, deep booming tones and spacey sub-bass goodness. Sci-Fi Since the 1970's hardware synths have been capable of producing a vast range of low end tones, rich in harmonics and analogue warmth so its understandable that these once forgotten musical beasts are now commanding huge prices to lucky collectors. Nothing can compare to the original hardware units sound but we have done our best to bring you a flavour of what these classic synths are capable of. The second 75 presets in Bass Engine 2 represent this huge range of sonic delight ranging from moody, deep tones to short, punchy bleeps and everything in between.
Live In an age where hardware and software bass synths reign supreme in Hip Hop production, the classic electric bass and upright still have a place in the sonic landscape. Both are capable of plenty of low end goodness while still having enough mid punch to cut through any mix, plus there are times when your beat just needs that vintage character. The next 50 presets includes dusty uprights. the classic jazz bass, deep dub vibes and a whole selection of dope live bass instruments. Sub's The sub-bass is probably one of the most loved basses in music today, whether its liquid drum and bass or Southside drill you will find this pure bass tone underpinning many ill beats, creating low end vibes that will rattle any speaker and make the club rumble all night. The final 25 presets include a variety of pure sub bass along with a unique collection of subs mixed with subtle haunting pads, abstract stabs and cinematic textures... Please Note: This software was designed for Hip Hop producers looking for a quick and easy way to find the perfect bass sound to suit any beat. That being said, Bass Engine 2 can be used as the ideal bass synth for many different genres of music including Reggae, DnB, House and EDM.
4 Controls Volume: Master volume level Pan: Master pan control Glide: This controls the glide amount. Pitch: Master pitch level ADSR: Controls the Attack, Decay, Sustain and Release Velocity: Controls the velocity of the selected instrument. Voice Mode: Choose between Poly, Mono and legato modes. Expansion Slot: Expansion pack selection Info: Shows release information. Presets: Previous/Next preset selection buttons. Keyboard: 3 Octave 36 Key (Starts at C0)
5 Troubleshooting If you are having trouble with Bass Engine 2 please read through the often asked questions below or have a look at our tutorial videos at: http://www.youtube.com/dopevst If you require further support please email support@dopevst.com and include your PayPal transaction number. IT DOESN T SHOW UP IN MY DAW INSTRUMENT LIST: Bass Engine needs to be installed in your usual plug-ins folder such as /program files/vstplugins for PC /program files (x86)/vstplugins for 32bit DAW's on 64bit O/S PC /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components for MAC AU /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST for MAC VST SHALL I USE THE 32bit OR 64bit VERSION: If you are using a 64bit DAW please use the 64bit version of Bass Engine 2. If you have a 64bit Operating system but are using a 32bit DAW please use the 32bit version. DopeVST 2016