A Vintage Bass Experience for HALion and HALion Sonic

Discover the essence of classic 80s bass tones with Roadsoul Bass Lite, a meticulously crafted virtual instrument for HALion and HALion Sonic. Inspired by and sampled from the legendary Crumar Roady, Roadsoul Bass Lite delivers a rich, warm, and soulful bass sound that effortlessly blends vintage charm with modern functionality.

Key Features

• Authentic Bass Sound: Roadsoul Bass Lite features samples captured from the Crumar Roady, providing a deep and expressive bass that sits perfectly in any mix.
• Extended Keyboard Range: Experience the versatility of the bass sound across the entire keyboard, allowing for creative exploration beyond traditional bass ranges.
• Customizable FX Chain: Tailor your sound with a versatile 4-stage effect chain. Choose between:
  • Modulation: Chorus, Phaser, Flanger
  • Distortion: Bit Reduction, Rate Reduction
  • Creative Effects: Ring Modulator, Frequency Shifter
  • Space and Atmosphere: Delay, Reverb
  • Amplification: Amplifier
• Preset Variety: 15 carefully designed presets, including classic bass sounds, creative "e-piano" variations, and musical effects, offer instant inspiration.
• Lightweight Performance: At just 20 MB in size, Roadsoul Bass Lite is resource-efficient yet sonically powerful.

System Requirements

• Compatible with HALion and HALion Sonic (Version 7 or higher)
• HALion Sonic is available for free on the Steinberg website

Sound Examples

For the sound examples not additional FX other than the ones that come with the instrumente or additional processing is applied. Some sound demos have drums to give a little context.

Listen to the diverse possibilities of Roadsoul Bass Lite - from classic bass lines to experimental soundscapes.

A Gift to Creativity

Roadsoul Bass Lite is our gift to the music community - available for free, yet rich in possibilities. It's our contribution to the proliferation of classic sounds and an invitation to explore the boundaries between analog warmth and digital innovation.

Download Roadsoul Bass Lite today and discover how a touch of vintage magic can enrich your productions. And for those who wish to delve deeper into the world of these classic sounds: keep an eye out for the full "Roadsoul" instrument, containing even more sounds inspired by the legendary Crumar Roady.

Open Owners Manual (PDF)

Note: Roadsoul Bass Lite is a sample-based instrument inspired by the sounds of the Crumar Roady. It is not an official Crumar product and is not affiliated with the Crumar brand or its rights holders. Crumar is a registered trademark of its respective owners.