Singularity Virtual Bass interface

Singularity Virtual Bass

Create the realistic & mix ready bass lines your music deserves.

4.9 · 12 reviews
Singularity Virtual Bass default view with EQ, distortion and cabinet controls
“Singularity is hands down the most realistic bass virtual instrument I’ve ever used. It doesn’t just sound like a bass, it sounds like a performance. I’ve actually had multiple people ask me who played bass on my songs.”
Mike S.Verified buyer
Why Singularity

Realistic bass, without the barriers

Singularity Virtual Bass interface
Two players in one

Play with a pick… or fingers.

Switch between pick and fingerstyle inside one instrument, something rarely offered in the virtual bass world. Bright, biting pick attack that cuts through a dense mix on one track; warmer, rounder fingerstyle with more groove on the next. No second library to load, no expansions to hunt for.

  • Pick and fingerstyle in one instrument
  • Meticulously sampled Kiesel Precision 5-string with Jazz pickups
  • Lifelike fret noise, natural dynamics and round-robin playback
  • Slides, hammer-ons, pull-offs, slaps and more
Singularity Virtual Bass
Built-in amp rig

Unlimited tone control.

Multiple built-in preamps, modeled with machine learning to capture the harmonic complexity and breakup of real tube and solid-state gear. Dial in anything from a classic low-end rumble to a crushing modern crunch, no extra plugins. Or turn the distortion off, go clean DI and re-amp yourself.

  • “Modern” voicing built by hand for that mid-grunt, contemporary sound
  • “Classic” voicing modeled on the legendary SansAmp
  • Five built-in impulse responses, named after the sound you want, or load your own
  • Mix-ready presets, or tweak them into your own signature tone
Singularity Virtual Bass interface
Humanize & Pitch Correct

A performance, not programmed MIDI.

Humanize gives you one knob for the subtle timing and velocity variations a real bassist produces, so fast passages and dense riffs never turn into the mechanical “machine-gun” effect. Pitch Correct locks every note so hard-hit attacks don’t drift sharp against the guitars, the trick Andy Sneap uses on bass, without editing a single note.

  • One-knob Humanize for realistic timing and velocity
  • Pitch Correct keeps attacks locked to the guitars
  • Round-robin sampling avoids repetitive playback
  • Built from the ground up, no Kontakt, loads straight into your DAW
Under the hood

Key features

Kiesel Precision 5-string

Meticulously sampled with Jazz pickups, every note carries authentic depth and character.

Pick & fingerstyle

Instantly switch between two distinct playing styles in one instrument.

AI-powered amp sim

Aggressive modern or warm vintage tones, no extra plugins needed.

Round-robin

Keeps fast bass parts sounding realistic, avoiding repetitive “machine-gun” playback.

Extensive articulations

Slides, hammer-ons, pull-offs, slaps and more, plus fret noise and natural dynamics.

Mix-ready presets

Quick, professional results with the push of a button, then make them yours.

Compatibility

System requirements

Hardware
CPUApple M1, Intel Core i5, AMD Ryzen or above
RAM8 GB or more recommended
GraphicsOpenGL 2.1 or higher
InternetActive connection for full features
Storage100 MB for the installer and plugin
Platforms
macOS macOS 11 (Big Sur) or newerFormats Standalone · VST3 · AU · AAXInstaller .pkg
Windows Windows 10 or newerFormats Standalone · VST3 · AAXInstaller .exe
Linux glibc 2.27 or newerInstaller .tar.xz
Singularity Virtual Bass interface
Hear Singularity
Full-mix and bass-only demos across genres and mixing styles
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From real sessions

Reviews

4.9 · 12 reviews
  • 5 stars: 11 (92%)
  • 4 stars: 1 (8%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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LowEndLord

I’ve never used a bass plugin that sounds this real. You get more articulations than pretty much any other library out there. Slides, string noise, dynamics, etc. All the little details that make it feel and sound like a person is playing.

Then you’ve got the presets, which are shockingly great, I almost never use or like presets that most plugins come with.

And on top of all that, switching between pick and fingerstyle mid-project is seamless. Its not a different library you have to load. Might seem like a small thing but I really love that. It's kind of nuts how much stuff they packed in this thing. Bass Virtual Instrument and a full fledged Amp Sim all in 1 plugin.

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Jayden M.

I’ve used DjinnBass and UmanskyBass a lot, and they’re great for a certain kind of sound, but they are pretty limited stylistically. Singularity is just way more versatile than anything else I have used to date. The amp sim is ridiculously good. The inclusion of both pick/finger is amazing to see and is something no else does. But probably the most impressive thing is it actually sounds like a human is playing it. Easily the most realistic Bass library out there.

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Mike S.

Singularity is hands down the most realistic bass virtual instrument I’ve ever used. It doesn’t just sound like a bass, it sounds like a performance. You get the string noise, the fret buzz, the subtle inconsistencies that make it feel alive. No joke, I’ve actually had multiple people ask me who played bass on my songs. They are all shocked when I tell them its 100% MIDI. That’s how good this thing is!

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Andrew H.

The amp sim inside Singularity is no joke. It’s not just tacked on. It sounds like a legit high-end bass rig. There’s punch, grit, growl, and clarity, all perfectly dialed for all kinds of heavy music. I used to use EZ Bass before and the tone in it just sucks, so you end up having to use an Amp Sim with it. With Singularity I don't run my bass through sims anymore because the built-in one just sounds better. Very impressive!

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Nate P.

Singularity’s presets aren’t just there for show. They actually sound mix-ready like they say. Whether I need tight low end for death metal or something more open for prog, I usually find something that’s 90% of the way there. It’s a massive time-saver, and I can focus and worry about the actual song and parts verses getting the tone right. This is easily the best MIDI Bass plugin out there right now.

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Markus/Clino

I've been using Singularity nearly daily now since getting it. Looks great, sounds great.

Easy enough to use, even a real bass player could use it.

The keyswitch system might seem a little confusing at first for new comers but once you do it a few times it's pretty straight forward and nothing really new if you've used bass libraries before.

I'm a tinkerer so I love the fact that although it sounds great right from the start there are also other parts in the settings to really dial in your perfect bass sound for what you need.

Plus bonus points for the ability to switch between finger-style and picked on demand.

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Chris M.

I used to use the Submission Audio libraries, but their stuff always sounded really sterile and lifeless unless I did a ton of work on it. Singularity feels alive right out of the gate. The tone has grit, warmth, and I feel it reacts much more naturally to velocity changes and fast playing. It’s the first time a virtual bass made me feel like I don't need the real thing.

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Tylor K.

It slaps. Also, BIG shoutout for the native out of the box Linux support, recently started messing with Linux as a hobby and WHAT DO YOU KNOW it just f**kin works so I don’t have to spend time fussing with yabridge and can just make some music. Like it so much I’m probably going to use it on my main MacOS machines too.

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Anal b.

Good

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Dave

Singularity can cover a lot of ground. It has a ton a very useful functionality on tap. You can really sculpt the bass tone you're looking for with the Eq, Distortion, and Cabinet sections. If you turn those off and use another amp sim you can get great results.

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Donalddean

Singularity is a good virtual instrument.
It works well for what I do.
It has more high end frequency for good bite.
A great instrument to blend with other bass instruments and on its own.

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Johnny S.

Works great 8 out of 10 times, still getting the hang of it. Some more cleaner pre sets would be awesome. Haven't got the hang of the EQ yet. But has worked great so far!

Singularity Virtual Bass interface
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Singularity in action

Digital product

Things to know

License & activation

Your license appears in your account right after purchase. To activate, open Singularity inside any DAW and enter the serial from your purchase. That’s it.

Installation

Download the installer for your platform from the Downloads page, macOS (.pkg), Windows (.exe) or Linux (.tar.xz), run it and pick the plugin formats you need (leaving everything at default is fine). After installation, run the Singularity Library downloader to fetch the sample content; choose a download path if you keep sample libraries on a separate drive.

Refunds

Singularity Virtual Bass is covered by a 14-day refund policy. If it isn’t working out, contact support within 14 days of purchase and we’ll take care of it.

System requirements

Apple M1, Intel Core i5, AMD Ryzen or above · 8 GB of RAM or more recommended · a graphics card that supports OpenGL 2.1 or higher · an active internet connection for full features · 100 MB for the installer and plugin.

macOS 11 (Big Sur) or newer: Standalone, VST3, AU, AAX. Windows 10 or newer: Standalone, VST3, AAX. Linux: glibc 2.27 or newer.

Is there a demo version I can try?

Not yet. Singularity is covered by a 14-day refund policy instead, if you buy it and it isn’t for you, contact support within 14 days and we’ll refund you.

What bass was used to create this instrument?

The short answer: a Kiesel custom 5-string bass, a Precision 5-string with Jazz pickups.

What is the lowest note Singularity can play?

B-1, a full octave lower than a traditionally tuned 5-string bass.

Do I need Kontakt or the Kontakt Player?

No. Singularity was developed as its own standalone plugin that loads straight into your DAW. No Kontakt required.

Will this work in my DAW?

Singularity works in any DAW that can load VST3, AU or AAX (Pro Tools) plugins on macOS and Windows. A native Linux build is included too.

What's new

v1.6.3LatestOct 27, 2026
  • The Windows installer and the plug-in files it installs are now digitally signed by Waveform Inc, so Windows can show who published them.
  • Under-the-hood licensing and copy-protection updates. No change to sound, presets, or workflow, and your activation carries over.
v1.6.2Oct 18, 2026
  • Activation errors are no longer cut off. A message such as "Activated, but ... could not save the license" now shows in full, and tells you what to do.
  • New "Copy support info" button under any activation error. It copies a short report (no license key, nothing private) that you can paste into an email to support, so we can see what is wrong on your computer without a back and forth.
  • Singularity now repairs its own license folder when it can. If the folder it needs to save your license in belongs to another account (for example after something was run with administrator rights), it builds a working copy and switches to it.
  • The Windows installer now checks, once it is done, that the files are really there, and tells you if antivirus software removed one.
  • The Singularity Download Manager now says why a connection failed (for example a blocked network lookup, a firewall, or a wrong computer clock) and what to try next, instead of just "connection failed".
  • New "Copy log" button in the Download Manager. It copies the log, your library folder and free space for an email to support.
v1.6.0Oct 15, 2026
  • New activation system. Singularity is now activated with a license key instead of an email and password. Existing customers: your key already works - enter the license key from your Spectre Digital account the first time you open this version. Nothing else changes, and your presets and settings are kept.
  • Try before you buy. Singularity now runs as a fully featured 14-day demo, so you can install it and play before entering a key.
  • Manage your computers from inside the plugin. The activation badge in the top-right shows your license status at a glance, and clicking it opens Manage devices, where you can see and free up your two activations yourself - no support ticket needed.
  • Update notices in the plugin. When a new version is available, a small banner appears at the top of the window and disappears once you have updated.
  • Works offline. Once activated, Singularity keeps working without an internet connection and quietly checks in again when you are back online.
  • The Singularity Download Manager now uses the same license as the plugin: enter your key or start the 14-day trial right in the downloader during install, and the plugin opens already activated. No more separate email/password login.
  • The Download Manager also verifies your library after downloading and retries anything missing, and its dialogs now match the rest of Singularity. "Keep downloading" is now the default if you try to stop a download.
  • The installers now show the Spectre Digital license agreement.
  • The Spectre Digital logo has been removed from the plugin window for a cleaner look.
  • If Singularity cannot save your license on this computer, it now names the folder that is the problem and offers a log you can send to support, instead of looping on activation. The Download Manager does the same.
  • Fixed a demo opened in a saved session after a few days staying muted or degraded until the next license check, even though the screen looked fine. It now recovers as soon as the demo renews.
  • Fixed the plugin hanging when it was closed or removed while the sample library was still loading.
  • Fixed crashes and noise when a host re-prepared the plugin or used unusual buffer sizes (Classic distortion and the output chain). The plugin stays silent until the host has prepared it properly.
  • A rate-limited activation or demo now says how long to wait, instead of a bare error.
  • The installers clean up the old downloader's leftover settings file. Your sample library, presets and settings are never touched.
v1.5.3Jun 24, 2026
  • Fixed the plugin window opening all-black or showing an error on some Windows graphics setups - Singularity now automatically falls back to standard (CPU) rendering when hardware acceleration is unavailable, instead of failing.
  • More natural note release - released notes now ring out naturally instead of cutting off abruptly (short notes no longer sound clipped).
v1.5.2Jun 17, 2026
  • Fixed the Singularity Download Manager failing to launch on some systems (it could crash immediately or show an error on startup, most often on newer macOS). The library downloader now opens reliably.
v1.5.1Jun 14, 2026
  • Fixed a serious Linux-only issue where updating to 1.5.0 could delete your downloaded sample library (and delete it again after you restored a backup). The plugin no longer touches your sample library during its first-launch data migration. macOS and Windows were not affected.
  • Fixed the macOS installer sometimes reporting "installation failed" when the sample-library download took a while - the download was actually completing successfully.
  • Windows: Singularity now shows its icon in the Settings > Apps list (and Add/Remove Programs) instead of a blank placeholder.
v1.5.0Jun 10, 2026
  • More accurate, continuous pitch correction - notes now stay in tune across their whole sustain (the old method pulled low notes noticeably flat).
  • New Humanize Timing knob, plus a subtle micro-pitch variation added to the Humanize knob, for a more natural, less robotic feel.
  • More natural round-robins - repeated hits of the same note no longer replay the exact same sample.
  • Cleaner Classic distortion (no startup pop, subsonic/DC rumble removed); fixed Modern distortion tone changing when the oversampling setting was changed.
  • Note slides now play their full requested length.
  • Smoother first run - the plugin auto-detects your downloaded library instead of always asking, and no longer shows the "set library location" message over the login screen.
  • You can now name each computer when you activate it, plus a show/hide password button, a clearer "remember me" checkmark, and you're taken straight in after activating.
  • All-new native installers for macOS, Windows, and Linux with the Library Download Manager built in. They are properly signed, remove older versions automatically when updating, and include an uninstaller.
  • Settings, activation, and presets now live in one folder and are migrated automatically on first launch - you stay logged in and keep your presets.
  • Fixed a crash that could occur when running multiple instances or reloading the plugin (reported most often in Cubase).
  • Fixed several under-the-hood audio issues that could cause glitches or hangs.
  • Fixed several keyswitches that weren't doing anything, added a proper MIDI panic (all-notes-off), corrected a cabinet level, and reined in over-aggressive pitch correction.
  • The bass image no longer appears blank when the plugin first opens.
v1.0.3Jul 11, 2025
  • File path changes for presets and local filedata for better compatibility
  • Now loads in Ableton Live
  • DSP cleanup
  • Fix Monophonic/Polyphonic mode highlight in UI
  • Various bugfixes
v1.0.2May 30, 2025
  • Global Settings and Library Location should now save correctly on macOS
  • Latch/Momentary key switches now work as expected
  • Fixed some wrong slide velocities
  • AAX Default preset is now loads correctly
v1.0.1
  • Authentication Fixes.
  • Fix possible macOS crashes in Singularity and Singularity Download Manager
  • Machine Activation should now behave more consistently
v1.0.0
  • Initial Release