1 Introduction

Bass Engine is a unique VSTi/AU bass synth for PC and MAC in both
32bit and 64bit formats.

Bass Engine has been specifically designed to give Hip Hop producers
unrestricted access to three decades of Hip Hop bass in one powerful
yet easy to use plug-in.

Bass Engine 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
Programming | Stanlee Kelly | Jack Kelly

Graphics | Robert Flynn

Manual | Shirley Bolton

Beta-Testing | Passion HiFi | Funeral | ACN

Project Management | Natascha McClements

2 Installation
PC / Windows XP / 7 / 8
Extract/unzip all the files from the downloaded archive to your desktop or
a location of your choice.

Open the unzipped folder.

Right click on either Bass Engine 1.1 [32bit].exe or Bass Engine 1.1
[64bit].exe and select Run as administrator

The default location for a 32bit install is: C:\ProgramFiles\Vstplugins

The default location for a 64bit install is: C:\ProgramFiles\Vstplugins

The default location for a 32bit installation on a 64bit operating system

is: C:\ProgramFiles(x86)\Vstplugins
Please use the BROWES button to select a different location if your
VSTi/VST instruments and effects are installed elsewhere.

You will be asked for an install password. This would have been sent to
your email address along with your personalised serial number when the
software was purchased.

If you have not received your install password or serial number within
one hour of ordering please email us at support@dopevst.com

You will need 1.7Gb of hard drive space available to install Bass Engine
1.1
MAC / OSX
Extract/unzip all the files from the downloaded archive to your desktop or
a location of your choice. Open the unzipped folder.

VST Installation
1. You will see a file with a .vst extension. This is the only file needed for
Bass engine to run.

2. Move the .vst file to the VST folder in your audio plug-ins folder (the
default is Macintosh HD/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins).

3. When your DAW starts up, it will rescan your plug-ins folder and
detect Bass engine.

4. You will have to enter your serial number on first use of Bass Engine

5. You will need 1.7Gb of hard drive space to install Bass Engine

Audio Units / AU Installation

1. You will see a file with a .component extension. This is the only file
needed for Bass Engine to run.

2. Move the .component file to the Components folder in your audio

plug-ins folder (the default is Macintosh HD/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins).

3. When your DAW starts up, it will rescan your plug-ins folder and
detect Bass Engine.

4. You will have to enter your serial number on first use of Bass Engine

5. You will need 1.7Gb of hard drive space to install Bass Engine
3 Overview
In our experience there are generally two types of bass synth, the 30Gb
monsters that have twelve velocity layers on each note, multiple round
robins and an unlimited number of options or the contempory plug-ins
that are aimed at electronic producers who love the real low end bass
and 808 sound.

With Bass Engine we have studied the last three decades of Hip Hop
production and have the selected the most representative bass sounds
of that era. These basses include everything from dusty jazzy upright
bass to floor shaking 808’s and everything in between.

1990’s
The 1990’s were the golden era of Hip Hop, common production
techniques involved the heavy use of sampling with machines such as
the MPC 60 MKII or the SP-1200. Bass lines where usually made with
bass notes and lines sampled from old Funk, Soul and RnB 12” vinyl
records.

The first hundred presets in Bass Engine represent this unique sound so
be prepared for crackly upright basses, deep moog tones, live electric
samples and abstract jazzy bass sounds.

2000’s
During the 2000’s Production techniques changed slightly with more and
more producers using hardware bass synths to achieve a nice deep and
punchy sound. The Emu Mo’ Phatt was a popular rack module amongst
some while the ASR-10 and MPC 3000 samplers were still heavily used
by the traditional cratediggers.
The second hundred presets in Bass Engine represent this smoother
sound so you will discover deep dirty basses, solid sub’s, Fat Triton
patches and clean vinyl cuts.

2010’s
The 2010’s have been dominated by the synth, sub-bass and 808
sound. Whether its Hip Hop, Trap, Dubstep or even Reggae. These
highly produced yet deep ‘n’ dirty bass sounds have been devestating
clubs and festivals throughout the world.

The final hundred presets include fifteen different 808’s, Moog Prodigy
Subs, Warm MS-20 deep vibes and a whole collection of low end, heavy
basses.

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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 can be used as the ideal bass synth for
many different genres of music including Reggae, Rock, Downtempo
and EDM.

Hip Hop MIDI Basslines

Included in your download are 50 Hip Hop MIDI basslines. These are an
ill collection of common Funk, Soul, RnB and Hip Hop basslines and riffs
perfect for any dope beat. The MIDI loops are key and tempo labled but
as these are MIDI you can change the key, tempo or even individual
notes to suit your own productions.
4 Controls

Volume: Master volume

Pan: L/R Pan
Reverb: Vintage analogue reverb
Pitch: Controls pitch amount
Attack: Changes speed of initial attack
Decay: Changes the decay of the bass sound
Sustain: Changes the bass sounds sustain
Release: Effects the release of the bass
Presets: Use left and right arrows to cycle through individual bass
presets. Click on patch name to view entire preset list.
Keyboard: 3 Octave 36 Key (Starts at C0)
5 Troubleshooting
If you are having trouble with Bass Engine 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 VST plug-ins folder such as /program
files/Steinberg/Vstplugins etc for PC or MacintoshHD/Library/Audio/Plug-
Ins) for MAC

I DIDN’T RECEIVE THE SERIAL NUMBER: Your serial would have

been sent to you within 1hr of your order being placed. If you haven’t
received your serial within the hour please email support@dopevst.com
and include your PayPal transaction number.

SHALL I USE THE 32bit OR 64bit VERSION: If you are using a 64bit
DAW please use the 64bit version of Bass Engine. If you have a 64bit
Operating system but are using a 32bit DAW please use the 32bit
version.

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