Cherry Audio has introduced Lowdown Bass Synthesizer, a new software synthesizer based on the most renowned dual-oscillator bass pedal synth ever made, the Moog Taurus.

The original analog gear was the first dedicated foot-controlled bass synthesizer outside of a handful of organ-oriented instruments. Its colossal tone was an integral part of top acts of the 70s and 80s, including Rush, Yes, Genesis, U2, and The Police.

It was more than just a standard monosynth with pedals attached. It used Hz/oct oscillator scaling, instead of the more common volts/oct oscillator scaling), which allows the detuning amount to remain constant across the range, minimizing the phase cancellation of two oscillators playing simultaneously.

While the Hz/octave design of the original meant that it was only practical to use within a limited range (like the more recent Minotaur synth), Cherry Audio’s virtual version doesn’t have that physical limitation.

Features:

• Virtual analog emulation of the renowned monophonic bass pedal synth
• Beyond bass: propel Lowdown from the fat deep end and up to soaring leads
• Massive dual oscillators (Saw, Square)
• Throaty 24dB/octave lowpass filter with controls for Cutoff, Emphasis, and Contour
• Single-button access to Bull, Tuba, and Bass three factory presets
• Variable live-panel mode, available with a single click
• Additional one-button controls to activate Glide, Decay, and Octave
• Loudness and Filter master “foot” sliders
• Recessed panel provides access to programmable functions: Tune, Beat, Glide, Octave, Mix, and OSC B Frequency
• Rendered and animated foot pedal keyboard
• Select from 14 under-the-pedals floor surfaces
• Over 40 presets in an extensive preset browsing menu, and unlimited user preset storage
• Full MIDI control
• Full DAW automation for all controls

Pricing and Availability:

Cherry Audio Lowdown is available now, with an intro price of $25 USD. .