Analog Empire: Bass & Lead
The deal
$8 at Plugin Boutique (down from $69). The sale runs until January 1. If you own MSoundFactory or MSoundFactory LE, Analog Empire: Bass & Lead is already free for you.
What it is
Analog Empire: Bass & Lead is a virtual instrument from MeldaProduction built on multisampled bass and lead sounds from classic analog synthesizers. It uses a dual-layer engine, so you can stack and blend two sound sources into one thick, expressive patch. It is aimed at the warm, slightly drifting character of vintage analog hardware.
Who it's for
Producers who want analog-style basses and leads without owning the hardware or programming a synth from scratch. It suits electronic, pop, and hip-hop producers who need playable, preset-driven sounds that sit in a mix.
Key features
- Each of the two layers has its own Pitch, Drift, Unison, Tone, and Spread controls
- Mono and Legato switches and a dedicated Glide slider make it easy to play leads and basslines
- The built-in effects include Vibrato with fade-in, Amp simulation, Chorus, Delay, and Space reverb
- A master section adds filters, 3-band EQ, compression, saturation, maximizer, and stereo width
