SubBoomBass Explained

Rob Papen’s SubBoomBass is far more than just a Subsonic Bass Generator, it’s a full fledged polyphonic synthesizer with an integrated step sequencer as well. In this tutorial series, studio tech guru Alex Solano shows you how to get down low with this powerful creative virtual instrument!

Videos

• Overview (03:19) - Alex welcomes you to this series on Rob Papen’s SubBoomBass. Throughout this video series you’ll learn how to use and customize your own patches.

• Play Mode (08:59) - In this video, Alex walks through the different play modes. SubBoomBass is not only a great bass generator but also a polyphonic synth.

• Oscillators (08:03) - Alex explores the oscillators in SubBoomBass. Although two oscillators may seem limiting, the additional sub generations plus the double voicing give you unlimited possibilities.

• Filters (09:04) - In this section you’ll learn how to manipulate the two available filters in serial, parallel, and split mode.

• Sequencer (10:48) - Alex explores the sequencer in SubBoomBass. The built in sequencer is not simply a pattern generator, but also a creative modular generator for triggering waveforms and filters.

• Free Mod (08:26) - With additional envelopes and LFOs, you can assign modulation through the four part matrix. In this video Alex shows how.

• Effects (05:41) - In this video, Alex examines how SubBoomBass offers two built-in audio effects which can also be modulated to create aggressive distortion or lush reverbs.

• Pitchy Lead (05:00) - In this video we take a simple melody and craft an interesting pitch-modulated lead synth.

• Rich Pad (10:08) - Watch how by using the Polyphonic setting, Alex creates a thick, rich pad sound.

• Deep House Bass (04:22) - In this video, Alex sculpts a bass patch using FM synthesis for a deep house groove.

• Classic House Bass (04:10) - In this video, Alex uses two oscillators to craft a class house bass patch.

• R&B Lead (03:59) - In this tutorial, Alex uses SubBoomBass to create a classic 90’s R&B synth lead.

• 808 Kick (04:29) - In this video. Alex cycles through presets and customizes one to end up with an 808 sounding kick.

• Sub Bass (07:13) - Alex explores how to make a sub bass sound in SubBoomBass.