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ShinzBass, Warwick Dolphin 5-string

ShinzBass

Artist Series · Nick Schendzielos

The bass behind
Job For A Cowboy.

Now in your session.

$139.00 USD
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Size 4.83 GB
Host Kontakt Player 6.7+
Formats VST3 · AU · AAX · Standalone

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    The Artist

    We sampled the player, too.

    Nick Schendzielos, Job For A Cowboy

    Nick Schendzielos

    Nick "Shinz" Schendzielos plays bass for Job for a Cowboy, Cephalic Carnage, Havok, and Nuclear Power Trio. His parts combine slap, tapping, chords, double-thumb, and aggressive fingerstyle at extreme-metal tempos.

    ShinzBass samples Nick Schendzielos's Warwick Dolphin five-string. Three tones cover his sounds with Job for a Cowboy, Cephalic Carnage, and Havok across rock, pop, funk, and technical death metal.

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    Features

    Every control, explained.

    Hover over a control to see what it does.

    ShinzBass interface

    Tone Selector

    Switch between tones matched by ear to the artist's rig.

    Fretboard

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

    Articulation

    Use keyswitches to change articulation. The display shows the active articulation.

    Alternate Picking

    Tempo-synced picking algorithm with a robust round robin. No repeated samples, no matter the speed.

    DOOM

    DOOM Mode limits playback to a smaller set of high-impact samples for a more consistent attack.

    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

    Use Drive, Tone, Compression, and Girth to fit the bass into your mix.

    Settings

    Set the keyswitches, bass tuning, and pitch-bend range.

    3 signature tones.
    From Yin to Yang.

    Three tones cover Nick's recorded sounds: Yin for DI, Ram's Head for his Job for a Cowboy chain, and Yang for driven rock.

    Yin

    Yin

    The raw instrument. Shape it your way.

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    Yin

    Yin is the raw instrument recorded direct through studio-grade hardware. Use it with your own processing.

    Ram's Head

    Ram's Head

    Jason Suecof's chain from 'Moon Healer'.

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    Ram's Head

    Recreates Jason Suecof's exact processing chain from Job For A Cowboy's 'Moon Healer' album. Think of this as a hot-rodded DI, expertly moulded by a legendary producer to sit between drums and guitars.

    Yang

    Yang

    Classic grit that can push into distortion.

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    Yang

    A grit tone based on Nick's work with Havok. Increase Drive to push it into distortion.

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

    Finger Playstyle
    19 Articulations
    3 Tones
    5 Strings
    C0-A4 Tuning Range

    Engine

    Built for playable bass parts.

    truBass powers every Submission Audio bass with fretboard mapping, round robins, real-time slides, and Humanize.

    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. ShinzBass 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.

    Jack Gardiner

    For someone that can't really play bass but wants realistic, modern sounding low end in their tracks without having to do much tweaking, this plugin is a game changer. The sheer variety of articulations within ShinzBass means I can live out my 80's style wannabe fusion dreams all in the MIDI grid.

    Jack GardinerJack Gardiner
    Stephen Taranto

    I originally treated writing bass parts as an afterthought and found it to be a chore — with ShinzBass, composing bass parts is now genuinely the most exciting instrument to write. Super intuitive and easy to use.

    Stephen TarantoStephen Taranto

    Customer reviews

    What customers say.

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    Customer Reviews

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    Jacob F.
    Excellent virtual bass

    Overall, the tone is snappy and aggressive. Plenty of options for key switching and humanizing. 10/10

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    Alex B.
    Amazing

    Sits just right, with minimal tweaking. People don't realize, you don't WANT a ton of low end dragging down your mix and taking energy out of the guitars . Shinz gets it right; it occupies a niche and doesn't encroach on other instruments, thus saving headroom. Bravo! And the interface is sick.

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    Anonymous
    Useless bassist? No worries!

    Super life like, great articulation and perfect tuning. Plays the right notes every time, and with the right feel. What more could you want?

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    Robert L.
    No bassist? No problem.

    Probably best finger style library to date. I prefer this over Grove bass, which is also sick, but the articulations and tone of this library are more versatile. I really don’t have complaints, but if I’m being picky, there could be more midrange left in the DI. Easily adjusted with amp settings. Highly recommend for the most realistic proggy bass tones.

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    Ilya S.
    Nice sound, easy play

    Hi! i really like how a ShinzBass sit in the mix! It's sound just right! Thanks a lot for this instrument!

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    Jordan C.
    Great articulations

    So many articulations to choose from, love the tapping especially. This is an incredibly versatile instrument!

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