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ArchitectsBass, Dingwall Super P

ArchitectsBass

Artist Series · Ali Dean

The bass behind
Architects.

Ali Dean's Dingwall Super P.

$139.00 USD
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MIDI instrument. Runs in free Kontakt Player.
No paid Kontakt required.

User rating
Size 7.35 GB
Host Kontakt Player 6.7+
Formats VST3 · AU · AAX · Standalone

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    The Artist

    Ali Dean played the samples.

    Ali Dean, Architects

    The attention to detail involved in recreating the sound of my bass has been outstanding, and we're incredibly proud of the final product. I'm confident ArchitectsBass will become an excellent addition to your writing process.

    Ali Dean Architects

    We sampled Ali Dean playing his Dingwall Super P. The built-in Clean and Distortion tones were matched by ear to his sound with Architects.

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    Features

    Control pick direction and fret position.

    Choose articulations with keyswitches, set where notes play on the fretboard, and adjust variation with Humanize.

    ArchitectsBass interface

    Tone Selector

    Switch between DI, Clean, and Distortion tones. Each one fine-tuned by ear to represent Ali's sound over the years.

    Fretboard

    We sampled every fret on all four strings. The interface shows where the engine plays each MIDI note.

    Articulation

    Use keyswitches to switch among 18 articulations. The display shows the active articulation.

    Alternate Picking

    Tempo-synced alternate picking cycles through different recorded attacks to add variation to repeated notes.

    DOOM

    Collapse the round robin for maximum power and consistency. Less variation, more impact.

    Humanize

    Adds adjustable variation between notes so repeated parts sound less mechanical.

    Position

    Choose the fretboard position for each note, or let the engine choose automatically.

    Mixer

    Adjust levels and tone parameters. Open the mixer to dial in exactly the sound you want.

    Settings

    Configure keyswitches, tuning, bend range, and other instrument preferences.

    Ali's clean and distorted tones.

    Choose Clean or Distortion for the built-in Architects tones, or take the Super P DI through your own amps and plugins.

    DI

    DI

    Recorded direct.

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    DI

    Ali Dean's signature bass, recorded direct through studio-grade hardware. Use the DI with your own amps, pedals, plugins, or outboard gear.

    Clean

    Clean

    Natural resonance, smooth lows, clear top end.

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    Clean

    A clean tone with the bass's full lows and clear top end. Use it for clean sections or arrangements where the bass needs definition without distortion.

    Distortion

    Distortion

    Grit that keeps up with dense guitars and hard drums.

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    Distortion

    A high-gain tone for dense guitars and hard drums, based on Ali's sound on Architects' heavier tracks.

    Sampled with fresh strings for a bright, consistent tone with no wear.

    Pick Playstyle
    18 Articulations
    3 Tones
    4 Strings
    C0-C4 Tuning Range

    Engine

    Real-time slides between your MIDI notes.

    Choose the start note, end note, and slide speed. truSlides generates the transition in real time.

    truBass Engine

    Velocity layers, round robins, and string-aware playback change how each note responds.

    truSlides

    Slide between any two notes at any speed. truSlides generates each transition in real time instead of playing a fixed recording.

    Intelligent picking

    Tempo-synced alternate picking rotates through recorded samples so fast passages do not repeat the same attack.

    Free Kontakt Player

    Runs in the free Kontakt Player. You do not need to buy Kontakt.

    Compatibility

    System Requirements

    macOS

    Sampler
    Kontakt Player 6.7+
    OS
    macOS 10.14 – 13+
    CPU
    Intel i5+ / Apple Silicon
    RAM
    4 GB (6 GB+ rec.)
    Graphics
    OpenGL 2.1+
    Formats
    VST3 · AU · AAX · Standalone

    Windows

    Sampler
    Kontakt Player 6.7+
    OS
    Windows 10 or 11
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 or equivalent
    RAM
    4 GB (6 GB+ rec.)
    Graphics
    OpenGL 2.1+ / Direct3D 11.1+
    Formats
    VST3 · AAX · Standalone

    Requires a 64-bit system and internet for download and activation. Works offline after activation.

    Made for Kontakt
    VST3 plugin format
    Audio Units plugin format
    AAX plugin format

    Compatible DAWs

    Any modern DAW supporting VST3, AAX, or AU. Not sure? Try the free Kontakt Player →

    Support

    Frequently asked questions

    What happens after I purchase?

    This is a digital product. After checkout, we email your serial number, usually immediately. Redeem it in a free Native Access account to download and install the instrument.

    Do I need to buy Kontakt?

    No. ArchitectsBass runs in the free Kontakt Player. You do not need to buy Kontakt.

    How do I install this?

    You can find our step-by-step installation guide here.

    How many computers can I use this on?

    One user, two machines. You may install on two devices (e.g. one laptop, one workstation), provided only one is in regular use. Simultaneous use on more than one device is not permitted.

    How do I program slides?

    Check out our in-depth guide for a full walkthrough.

    Do I need iLok?

    No. Licensing is handled through Native Access, which is completely free.

    Is there a trial version?

    Unfortunately, we're unable to offer a trial version at this time.

    Can I use this as an amp on my own bass tracks?

    No. This is a virtual instrument designed for use with MIDI. The built-in tones are specific to the sampled instrument and cannot be used to process your own audio.

    How do I get help?

    Contact our support team. Native Instruments develops Kontakt Player, so we cannot troubleshoot Kontakt itself.

    Artist reviews

    What producers say.

    Nick DePirro

    I really love the clean tones on ArchitectsBass specifically — SubMission Audio never misses.

    Nick DePirroNight Verses
    Sebastian Garcia

    ArchitectsBass is such a great option for modern musicians — the crisp tone and distortion presets sound amazing. I have to do little to no tweaking to find the perfect sound.

    Sebastian GarciaSebastiside

    Customer reviews

    What customers say.

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    Customer Reviews

    Based on 71 reviews
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    Derek K.
    Kinda blown away by this!

    Very smooth easy workflow and makes bass a breeze in my mixes! The tones are exactly what I’ve been searching for! Well done!

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    Jacob
    Was what I was looking for

    Nice midrange. Didn't bloat amp Sims like some do

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    Farmasi M.
    Architects bass

    Absolutely fantastic bass. Love the deep and rich tone of it with the tremendous amounts of articulations!

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    Diego P.
    My Favorite SubmissionAudio Bass Library!

    I've had this plugin for a few weeks now and it's easily risen to be my favorite bass library that I own. All the articulations/sampling is super detailed and the interface is super easy to use. I would absolutely recommend this and any other SubmissionAudio plugin

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    Jake S.
    Great Sound

    Always depends on the sound you are going for but I bought Djinnbass 2 which was a bit more upfront for my project. I found Architectsbass on the Easter Sale and worked out really well in my mix.

    B
    Bryan G.
    nice clear tone

    a great alternative to the djinbass if your libary needs a tone variety in metal and prog styles. can recommend it.