Masters of Music

IK Multimedia has released a new bass amp sim collection for Amplitube 4. The new amp pack is called Ampeg SVX 2, and it includes three amp models and three bass cabinets. Ampeg SVX 2 comes with the SVT-VR, V-4B, and Heritage B-15N amps and the SVT-810 AV, SVT-212-AV, and B-15N 115 cabs. The amp […]

Makers of the TSE X50 amp sim, TSE Audio has updated their TSE BOD bass plugin to version 3.0. The TSE BOD is a SansAmp Bass Driver DI pedal simulation. The free plugin is available in VST, AU, and AAX formats for Mac and Windows, with support for 64 and 32 bit systems. The new […]

IK Multimedia’s MODO Bass software was released a couple months ago, and everyone seems to really like it—all the early reviews have been very positive. Watching some YouTube videos gives a pretty good idea of how it sounds and works, so I decided to put together this quick post with a roundup of video reviews […]

Earlier this week IK Multimedia unveiled a new virtual bass instrument plugin called MODO Bass that they’ve been working on for the past eight years. MODO Bass offers a wide range of bass sounds and customizations. It includes twelve popular bass models, two amps, seven stomp boxes, and a bunch of playing style settings. You […]

Yesterday I got a new 5-string Squier Vintage Modified Jazz Bass and it didn’t take long to realize that it’s a really nice bass guitar for the money. Squires have a good reputation for being great budget basses and I can see why. This is one badass bass guitar! It’s definitely a step up from […]

Earlier this year I posted a review of the Ibanez TMB-100 Talman Bass. It’s a surprisingly nice bass guitar for under $200, although it’s a bit on the heavy side and it does need a basic setup out of the box. But it plays well and the active EQ controls give it a wide range […]

The folks at Ample Sound released a new free plugin this past week that emulates the Fender Precision Bass, one of the most popular basses of all time. The plugin is called Ample Bass P Lite II. You can download and install it for free, no account setup or email address required. The plugin is […]

Review Date: March 2016 – Review unit purchased from Sweetwater Overview Ibanez introduced their new Talman Bass series, the TMB-100 and TMB-300, in early 2015. Then they recently released a short scale version for $179, along with some fancier more expensive models, including some new 5-string options. One thing that’s a bit confusing about these […]