Harmonic Bass Machine
The deal
$45 at Plugin Boutique (down from $69), 34% off. The sale runs through November 30, 2026.
What it is
Harmonic Bass Machine is a monophonic bass instrument plugin from drum and bass producer Unglued. It pairs a clean sine sub with a selectable harmonic oscillator (H1 to H20), then runs both through note-tracking distortion and a final clipper so the low end stays clean while the mids get dirty. It is built around the bass chain Unglued kept rebuilding in his own sessions.
Who it's for
Producers making drum and bass, dubstep, and other bass-heavy music who want a focused bass instrument instead of building a synth, distortion and clipper rack every session. The Simple view suits quick starts, and the Advanced view suits sound designers who want the full chain.
Key features
- Two sine-based oscillators with up to eight harmonic unison voices, detune and stereo width, plus a centred sub
- Twelve distortion shapes with a crossover that follows the played note
- Six noise characters (Motor, Hiss, Radio, Tape, Hum and Crackle) with a follower
- 24 factory presets, four assignable macros, A/B comparison and a musical randomiser
