Virtual Bassist Range!

Marco Ammar · New Member Joined: 25 Sep 2005 Posts: 12

Hi guys,

this might be a very silly question, but I can't find an option that allows me to play Virtual Bassist on more than an octave.
Once I play B on my MIDI keyboard the next C has got the same pitch as the previous one.
How do I set the VST to the natural range of a Bass guitar??

Need some help!
M.

Marco Ammar · New Member Joined: 25 Sep 2005 Posts: 12

Ok!! I worked it out myself!

I read it from other posts and double checked witj my dealer:
Virtual Bassist can be played only over an octave. That's ridiculous!!!
I regret purchasing it! I should have asked first..

I mean I tried using the interface at the store and it seemed quite easy. Plus: outstanding samples; the sound is really amazing.
But it's absolutely pointless to have a virtual bass that plays only 12 pitches!

I definitely do not recommend it

Sad

M.

Cindo · Member Joined: 13 Jan 2005 Posts: 121 Location: Virginia

I have the same exact opinion as you. Luckily I got it for about us$100 or so!
However the manual says actually the pitch is two octaves C to C then to B; but in reality I found the same as you: it only plays one active.
Besides I'm having a hard time even understanding how it works or getting to work period.
Just unbeliveable. I recommend no one buying it at least you can play it over three octaves!
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eskinasi · New Member Joined: 11 Feb 2008 Posts: 7

Hi!

I stumpled upon the same problem, but found a acceptable though 7 step workaround. I use VB SE (included in Studio Case II) and thought VB1 would have 2 octave at least. But i think the bass sound is unrivalled, especially for crispy bass lines, funky stuff, heavy stuff etc.. The HalionOne sounds are no competition. I would also like at least two but better three octaves from the start, but as Steinberg legacied VB....

here's the workaround:
1. Make your bass line in MIDI
2. Split the midi parts into two: one holding the lower octave, one holding the higher one. You can do this by duplicating and using logical editor to delete upper resp lower octave
3. Connect the midi tracks to VB in single note mode
4. Make an audio mixdown of the lower octave track
5. Make an audio mixdown of the upper octave track
6. Pitch shift the upper octave audio track one octave up
7. Mix the two nicely together in a group channel

Once I got this, I found its useful for more VB tricks: have a standard bassline in two octaves play along with the song and add a funky slap bass intermezzo in the bridge. I'm relatively happy with the result!
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Jules77 · Member Joined: 16 Jan 2005 Posts: 124 Location: Essex, UK

If I'd bought it, I'd be trying to get my money back.
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Derek Cook · Junior Member Joined: 09 Jan 2005 Posts: 87

The one octave range in manual mode is a huge pain, but other than that it's a brilliant package. I don't know of any lump of software that is perfect.
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chemaf · Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2008 5:10 am Post subject:

Virtual Bassist was a total disappointment for me. Not only the one octave limitation. A lot of rhythms are very "Casio autocomp" though they are well programmed VB was not in the line of Virtual guitarist and Groove Agent. It was developed by other programers. The programmers of Virtual Guitarist also did Broomstick Bass who deserves this honor and it's cheaper. I have always wanted my money back.
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Jon H · Junior Member Joined: 27 Feb 2005 Posts: 59

I was looking at buying this software, now I'm not so sure as your views are not fantastic. Is there anything any better?