At first glance, you wouldn't think that removing the seemingly insignificant metal rods separating the notes on the neck of a bass guitar would open up a whole new harmonic panorama and transform it into an almost entirely new instrument. But it does. The sublime, soaring character of a violin, the almost weightless glissando, the rich, full, and warm sustain, and the incredibly unique overall expressiveness are all qualities that make it completely impossible to mistake it for a traditional bass. A subtle vibrato or simply the striking of a single note gives it away.
The Fretless EBX comes with a hand-picked instrument, sampled with extreme precision to capture all these unique characteristics. In addition to the sounds, it also includes a wide selection of presets as well as custom MIDI content tailored to fretless playing styles. Immortalized by musicians like Sting, Les Claypool, Bernard Odum, Pino Palladino, Gary Willis, and of course Jaco Pastorius, the fretless bass has truly become a mythical creature in the bass world—revered for its tone but feared for its profound complexity.
Features: - High-quality fretless bass recorded with care and detail for a signature full and expressive sound - Finger-controlled - Large selection of sound presets for a wide variety of fretless sounds - "Clean DI" preset for optimal sound control in all playing techniques and positions - Extensive internal MIDI library with signature bass patterns inspired by many different styles - Note: Requires Toontrack EZbass 2 for use