Cymatics Shockwave Bass Engine VST Plugin – Bass Sample Engine
Cymatics Shockwave Bass Engine is a bass sample VST with an extensive library of 808 and bass presets. Features 5 customizable modules: Width (stereo dimension), Shape (volume/pitch/filter envelopes), Filter (tone and frequency control), Noise (customizable noise signal), and Hype (saturation and color). Fully customizable macros. PC and Mac.
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Description
Cymatics Shockwave Bass Engine VST Plugin – Bass Sample Engine
When you need a bass plugin that does more than just play presets, the Cymatics Shockwave Bass Engine gives you five dedicated processing modules to shape every aspect of your low end. This bass sample engine centers around 808s and bass presets, but with the flexibility to turn any preset into something that fits your track.
Most bass plugins offer a preset browser and basic pitch/volume controls. By contrast, Shockwave gives you independent modules for width, envelope shape, tonal filtering, noise texture, and saturation. That means you can take any preset and reshape it without it sounding like a stock sound.
How the Five Modules Work Together
Each module targets a specific quality of the bass sound. You can adjust them individually or use the customizable macros to map your most‑used controls for quick adjustments during a session.
5 Customizable Modules in Shockwave
- Width – Controls the stereo dimension of the bass in the mix. Narrow for a tight, mono‑compatible low end; wider for more presence.
- Shape – Volume, pitch, and filter envelopes for sculpting the transient and body of the sound.
- Filter – Tonal control to cut unwanted frequencies and shape the character of the bass.
- Noise – Adds a customizable noise signal to the bass signal, adding grit and textural complexity.
- Hype – Central saturation knob that adds harmonic drive, aggression, and color to the overall sound.
Why This Approach Makes Sense for Producers
With separate modules, you can fix common bass issues without reaching for additional plugins. If a preset feels too narrow, adjust the Width module. If it needs more attack, tweak the Shape envelope. If it sounds too clean, add noise and saturation. Because the processing tunes specifically for bass, you get results that fit naturally in the mix.
The Noise module, for example, adds a customizable noise signal that creates textural grit and harmonic complexity. This helps bass sounds feel more analog and less pristine—particularly useful for adding the worn, lo‑fi character that distinguishes organic‑sounding 808s from clean digital ones.
Shockwave runs as a VST plugin on both PC and Mac. It works in FL Studio, Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Cubase, Studio One, and any other DAW that accepts VST format. The plugin is a standalone bass sample engine; it doesn’t load Serum presets or connect to external synths.
For more bass‑focused tools, check our VST plugins collection. You can learn more about Cymatics products on the Cymatics website.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Noise module in Shockwave used for?
The Noise module adds a customizable noise signal directly to the bass output. This creates textural grit and harmonic complexity that makes bass sounds feel more analog and less pristine. It’s particularly useful for adding the worn, lo‑fi character that distinguishes organic‑sounding 808s from clean digital ones.
Should the Width module be used on 808s?
Use it carefully. Sub‑bass frequencies below around 100 Hz should generally stay mono for translation on club systems and streaming platforms. The Width module gives you control, but for 808s in a Trap context, keeping the width narrow or centered is usually the right call. Wider settings work better on mid‑bass and synth bass sounds that sit higher in the frequency range.
Is Shockwave Bass Engine compatible with Serum or other synths?
Shockwave is a standalone bass sample engine, not a synth that integrates with other instruments. It runs as its own VST plugin and processes its internal bass library through the five modules. It doesn’t load Serum presets or connect to external synths.
What DAWs does Cymatics Shockwave support?
Shockwave runs as a VST plugin on both PC and Mac and is compatible with FL Studio, Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Cubase, Studio One, and any other DAW that accepts VST format.
