Free Ample Bass P Lite II VST Plugin in REAPER

[@chezchezchezchez]

Again, Kenny reviewing free VSTs is SO awesome! Please keep these going.

[@dragosavo]

You are the first person truly doing this product justice in a product review. well done.

[@ClintAndrie]

I swear Kenny you have helped me manifest the music I've always wanted to create

[@genmce]

Thanks for the articulations demo, didn’t know this had that.

[@asiullopes]

i use this one but had no idea how much power and texture it had until now!! you keep saving me kenny thank you so much

[@danielmconnolly7]

Thank you Kenny for creating Reaper. I've been onboard for about 10 years now and I still love it~!

[@REAPERMania]

I didn't create REAPER. I created Justin and Justin created REAPER. :)

[@chezchezchezchez]

@@REAPERMania Ah! Justin is your son. Cool.

[@ARE_YOU_SICK_OF_YT_CENSORSHIP]

@@REAPERMania you're god, now i get it

[@sueno2330]

@@REAPERMania that's wild 🤯

[@dudearlo]

What :O Goodjob man 🙌

[@JC3D]

I'm impressed with the great bass playing!

[@thebeardedsuperheroes9405]

Thanks for the upload Kenny... I've uploaded my attempt on my channel. I kept it simple... Will need to play your video another few times. And will have a second go later. Keep them coming mate.

[@specialbeat]

This video is crying out for Fleetwood Mac's The chain to be played!

[@PaVliiQ_BassMan]

When testing that plugin in REAPER 5, also found a non-documented feature of articulation, called "Dead Note" (A#4 on Ample Bass P II Lite keyboard = A#5 on REAPER MIDI-Editor Piano-Roll). That articulation not change sound output from Ample Bass P II Lite to any "X" (dead / left-muted) bass notes, but it works (maybe it's a secret feature), as a MIDI-control-note to change an alternation for notes with Velocity lower than 127, to change an alternation ("i,m" or "m,i") of classic fingerstyle bass playing simulation to different combinations. Any placed A#5 note on piano-roll in REAPER 5 (=A#4 on Ample Bass P II Lite Keyboard) changes current playing alternation of sequence of notes, changing alternation of note when A#5-note placed over it. Notes of velocity 127 called "Accents" in this plugin, that notes plays with sound similar to a "slap-bass", with constant alternation (Info about "Accent=Velocity 127" not found as documented in User Manual, but info about "Accent=Velocity 127" can be seen over "SUS" indication of plugin in left-bottom "ARTICULATIONS" area).

[@MunkirNakirGaming]

Reaper is a great daw bcz you teach us

[@pakfumejia6951]

Thank you for your hard work kenny! Great content as always!

[@PieCompanyGuitars]

Great video Kenny. Keep up the great work

[@bencain7634]

Thanks Kenny, just the video I was crying out for!

[@DavidSmith-ne1zp]

Another valuable tutorial! Thanks Kenny

[@akajos]

Unfortunately, single notes repeat don't work for me as Kenny shows. When I alternate between C# and D# keys to trigger the effect, the note cuts off when I transition from one to the other. Has anyone else experienced the same thing? I can't find a way to make work as smooth as Kenny and it's a shame because its makes such a difference.

[@robertodelacruz8901]

Bro I was looking for a solution to that same problem , did you manage to solve it ?

[@thespindel]

I used the quantize function and for me the problem is solved.

[@n.oneimportant5]

Great as always, Kenny! :)

[@daviddarko2665]

You are my hero Kenny!

[@Taffafilms]

Awesome sound Kenny, Thanks!

[@satiric_]

I've never been able to get this VST to work, it just says "InstDir Rear Error; 7; Loading samples failed". I try to set the instrument path, but still doesn't work. Any suggestions?

[@TigerCarpenter]

I can't find bass instrument for Linux version of Reaper

[@thepsychologysuite]

I am trying out the free version, and I am unable to make it play a fretted A note (5th fret E string) it always plays an open A note when I am using a Midi keyboard. Is there any way I can get a fretted low A note on the free version?

[@LordCario34]

Seems nice. How can I play power chords with this instrument? Do I need an amp plugin?

[@mmaviator22]

I cant figure out how to get to a different tuning. I hit the lowest key and it just plays the low e note but i cant seem to get it to play any lower (drop c)

[@pjc825]

Fantastic as always Kenny, thank you so much 😀👍

[@Mysterious_Scoundrels]

I have tried to use this in Reaper but get "Loading samples failed. Plug-in will not make sound... Any suggestions would be great!

[@reevant2215]

I really like the Free version but it does have limitations the full version is a way different beast and well worth the $$$. I love the way you presented this Kenny but then again you’re always brilliant IMHO. I do think if you want to get the best out of these instruments it really pays to set up Key Maps. Setting up key maps is simple (see Kenny on setting up key maps). In my opinion the best way to set up the key map is to do it as a text file whilst reading the basic manual. Once you have the key map applied save the instrument as an instrument template. Makes life a lot simpler really and you’ll get much more out of the instrument.

[@BLMeredith87]

This is amazing and a brilliant demonstration Kenny, but can it not tune lower than standard E? :(

[@joeheukerott9186]

I have been able to tune it down to drop D. Drag the mouse on the tuning machines.

[@BLMeredith87]

@@joeheukerott9186 ah that's cool! Learning more and more about it. Can it do drop A though I wonder

[@russellharness2805]

For me Reaper wouldn't load 64 bit version of plug-in, but 32 bit version did work. Also couldn't get it to convert notes played to midi (midi out was toggled "on" in Ample Bass settings) I'm using a PC with windows 10.

[@abacusmia6496]

Great. can you make a video with guitar vst plugin please ?

[@SteveSensenig]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4e4hX1vasyCbbc here it is

[@jeffb1886]

Another helpful video, as usual! I didn't know how to use all of those features. I'm looking forward to the next video on Ample Guitar Lite!! I see you've already got it in your VST Instrument list!! I really need some help using that one!

[@REAPERMania]

coming soon

[@scotty1498]

Very helpful video & nice bass playing. I'm gonna get this VST, thanks!

[@MrOmeyer]

Does this come in a left hand versjon?

[@goatsurgeon]

So could I record to midi and have this instrument play along?

[@joeheukerott9186]

Thanks! Another great one - very helpful for me.

[@davelanciani-dimaensionx]

Love this instrument, but I wish I would play notes below Low E. I play a lot in Drop D and Drop C.

[@alexanderhummel5932]

Low E can be tuned to D (two halfsteps down). Use the tuning knob.

[@omny8911]

How can i make sliding notes? Legato...

[@O777B]

How do you get the piano at the bottom

[@KevinWayne]

SI Bass by Cakewalk is a better instrument Ample seems to miss a lot of the notes on most of the bass MIDI tracks I use in my arrangements. You'd have to use ReaPitch with it, I suspect? SI Bass has a built-in pitch shifter for up to 1 Octave above & 1 Octave below. Plus tons o'presets & MIDI files to boot~!

[@ARE_YOU_SICK_OF_YT_CENSORSHIP]

can it be used in REAPER?

[@zendakk]

Reaper has an octave offset setting, try changing that. MIDI naming is a mess in general, a "C3" could be various different actual pitches in different DAWs or plugins. Or make sure your MIDI tracks have notes in the range of Ample Bass' range - the actual numeric names.

[@zendakk]

@@ARE_YOU_SICK_OF_YT_CENSORSHIP SI Bass comes with Cakewalk but is a VSTi that can used elsewhere once CW is installed. It's not bad but IMO doesn't sound as natural as Ample.

[@ARE_YOU_SICK_OF_YT_CENSORSHIP]

@@zendakk OK

[@urougethemadmonk131]

Is there anyway to get it below e3?

[@gustavoorendainbarragan8378]

HI, THX for the help, can u make one video about strman of this plugin? pls

[@Dennistheoneandonly]

Ich will Play the E-Bass by my self with a real Bass G uitar. Then i will the Effekt from the Ample Bass put on my audio track. Ist that possible?

[@landhomer4627]

how to bend in this plugin

[@iamjohnbose0408]

Awesome as usual Kenny.... could you please make a video on Theme Development? :)

[@nskeip]

What's up, SLAPPERS!

[@67Jimbob]

This is super-helpful, thank you.

[@anthonybuckner202]

My midi keyboard is only 25 keys. Will the effects in the second section that produces articulation still work?

[@quicklicks5963]

I got numa player but can't find this one in reaper yet. Gonna have to try again after rehearsal

[@bennyjuanillo9559]

can i use this using guitar?

[@josearalat]

Brother can you tell me if it's possible to change the sound of an already laid track? I've recorded a whole song with this plugin but discovered that is sounds like all the notes are being slapped. Did not noticed until hours later.

[@thegoldenb7280]

Can we use the actual computer keyboard to play the notes

[@jeffagoddard]

Awesome, good tutorial! I’d like to hear a Mark King bass line. 😁

[@ДенисМамсуров]

Thanks Kenny

[@johnwinslow8841]

Best summary tutorial.

[@chrisdaviesguitar]

Great post dude.

[@deskypoo]

Great bass sound use it a lot!

[@kenthompson5201]

Need the repeat keys for Whipping Post

[@tiagocontieri]

Amazing!

[@PrantikNath]

how to record with virtual midi keyboard? pls reply.

[@tfmc3389]

Another AMAZING Video Kenny.. Thank you! If at all possible, can you also make a video using Ample Guitar M Lite, which is also free? That would be amazing. Thank you again for all you do in helping us understand and get the most out of Reaper. I sure hope they are paying you..

[@SteveSensenig]

If you hadn't noticed, he just posted one on it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4e4hX1vasyCbbc These two VSTs have been go-tos for me for a while now. Amazing, especially for free!

[@tfmc3389]

@@SteveSensenigI did notice, and I posted a comment there as well. Thanx

[@eastpross]

THx Kenny. I like your vids and they have helped me a lot so far. Unfortunately this installation is a bit of a process with a few different paths which you seem to of skipped in this vid. I tried it myself and ive messed up it seems as its not there in my fx to load. Do you have a vid that explains this? Im on win too, not mac so would be different but im mainly looking at directives or paths to get correct.

[@Addified]

I'm really glad I watched this before attempting to use thisc VST myself :D Quick questiom: is there a way to know which keys on my Mac keyboard represent which keys on the Ample Bass virtual keyboard? Or is it just trial and error? Once again, thanks for another great video Kenny!

[@soliwan1932]

It would be really cool if showed us in MIDI editor/Piano roll

[@smaklilu90]

Maybe the company Itself needs to link this video on their website because their manual sucks. Excellent tutorial!

[@Paulriffer]

This is Awesome~!! Thank you so much~!!

[@O777B]

I downloaded it and it wasnt in instruments 😢

[@jk7794]

Where is the drum track? I couldn’t see it but it was playing. Could anybody tell me... I’m new to all this. Great video btw😁

[@REAPERMania]

It's hidden. Sorry.

[@nikhillekhra]

Thankyou very much!!

[@elnisdjcheco]

Amazing

[@marcoevans2155]

Fantastic! Can it play Seinfeld?

[@felipehunrichse5563]

Excellent.... e

[@cupboardhomestudio971]

Thnx Kenny... ;)

[@andrewvoron4490]

There's not Linux version... Pain....

[@SetoVamps]

el entrenamiento de kung fu panda plis :3

[@limouxine33]

Itd be cool to make a kit out of the sfx the bass makes haah

[@JimhawthorneNet]

I won't be Firing my Bass player, this Plugin is a little out of tune. Listen to the added 5th at 2:43 in this video.

[@Kaozgoat]

Your bass player is already out of tune! 😂

[@JimhawthorneNet]

@@Kaozgoat YES ... that was true ... BEFORE I hit the record button.

[@antonioc-s7753]

👍👍👏👏

[@ritchxmusic]

How did you get this to work in time? This plugin is stupidly out of time for me. Latency and plays out of time.

[@MartinJG100]

Just enough 'chain notes' to avoid the copyright chasers of a certain band :)...

[@beanmang3791]

The slides sound terrible but other then that pretty cool. People should just be real musicians though and buy a 80 dollar bass that would still sound better then this.

[@UkeofCarl]

They can be both.

[@madeemhategaming5815]

Why the hell u talkin like this 😂

[@AdirBenYair97]

You talk in a very annoying way