Kuassa has released three new bass distortion effect pedals as part of their second generation of Efektor products. The new pedals, including the Bass Cruncher Preamp, Bass Smasher Distortion, and Bass Driver Preamp, offer a range of distorted bass tones for guitarists, producers, and audio engineers. While these pedals are specifically designed for bass guitar, they are versatile enough to use on any low-frequency instrument, from synths to percussion and even vocals.
Bass effect pedals are critical for the tone that gives power, build a solid foundation for a track's groove, and to a bigger extent; great sounding mixes and masters. Distortion and saturation effects add upper harmonic content to the original sound, resulting in a fuller and richer tone. However, in order to achieve this result without losing the original character of the bass, it is important to use a plugin with good analog modeling. This type of technology is critical in retaining the essential bass frequencies while also preserving the unique tone of the original instrument, allowing for a more nuanced and authentic sound.
Adhitya Wibisana, Technical Director of Kuassa
The VST/VST3/AU/AAX/A360 version of Efektor Bass Cruncher Preamp, Bass Smasher Distortion, and Bass Driver Preamp are available to purchase from Kuassa's website or selected resellers. The MSRP is $19 each, with a special intro price of $9 valid until March 31st, 2023.
Additionally, a bundle of all three pedals is available for an MSRP of $39, with an intro price of $25.
The three products are included in the Amplifikation 360 Bundle. Therefore, Amplifikation 360 Bundle owners will already have access to these three products and do not need to purchase them separately.
Video Demos
Efektor Bass Cruncher Video Demo: YouTube.com/watch?v=4Fj5b0DlC38
Efektor Bass Driver Video Demo: YouTube.com/watch?v=F0AC1W-qK8I
Efektor Bass Smasher Video Demo: YouTube.com/watch?v=LCwqYvsZjV0
Audio Demos
Efektor Bass Cruncher Audio Demo: SoundCloud.com/kuassa/sets/efektor-bass-cruncher
Efektor Bass Driver Audio Demo: SoundCloud.com/kuassa/sets/efektor-bass-driver
Efektor Bass Smasher Audio Demo: SoundCloud.com/kuassa/sets/efektor-bass-smasher
