Trilian™ - Total Bass Module
By Spectrasonics
VST OSX/Win, AU OSX, RTAS OSX
G-TIP drive pre-installation is available for this product.
$299 Mac/PC
DETAILS SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS VIDEO FAQ REVIEWS
Trilian® is the total solution for Bass from Spectrasonics.
With it's comprehensive design, Trilian brings many different types of Bass together into one extraordinary-sounding virtual instrument.
Trilian's next generation STEAM engine technology allows powerful integration with Spectrasonics flagship Omnisphere® synthesizer. After many years of development, Spectrasonics is proud to release the brand new virtual instrument Trilian®, the long-awaited successor to the award-winning Trilogy bass module.
Trilian's massive 34GB core library features highly-detailed new Acoustic, Electric and Synth basses — as well as enhanced versions of the classic Trilogy sounds. With a brand new user interface and numerous software innovations, Trilian is the first 64-bit native software based on Spectrasonics next generation STEAM Engine, and is the first virtual instrument to feature full library integration with the flagship Omnisphere synthesizer. Whether you're looking to anchor your mixes with a giant vault of amazing Bass patches, or you're searching for a versatile instrument to create your own unique Bass sounds... there's no other Bass instrument out there with the tone, variety and flexibility of Trilian — it's simply in a class by itself.
Check out the sound list: here .
PERFORMANCE FEATURES:
Designed for expressive, real-time performance - Trilian's new sounds feature:
Articulations for Acoustic and Electric basses include: staccato, legato, sustain, vibrato, slide up, slide down, slide up & down, gliss up, harmonics, FX squeaks, X-notes, at multiple velocities with extensive Round-Robin
Pitched Release samples triggering, with up to 16x Round Robin samples for ultimate realism
Live Mode offers intuitive key switching approach for multiple articulations
Stack mode allows user configurable key/velocity/controller mapping for custom patch zones and splits
Custom Controls bring instant, useful and exciting synth bass patch editing attributes right to the users control
Arpeggiator with Groove Lock™ for instant bass line syncing to any Stylus RMX groove or MIDI file
SOUND LIBRARY FEATURES:
Vast Core Library - over 34GB with a wide variety of bass sounds, — 10-times the size of Trilogy’s library
Includes over sixty Electric Bass sounds – including 4, 5, 6 and 8-string Electric Basses played by 6 different bassists
Includes all types of playing techniques: Fingered, Picked, Fretless, Slapped, Tapped, Muted
Amazing new acoustic bass with extremely detailed articulations built-in to each patch – over 21,000 samples!
Inspiring brand new Electric Basses include: 5-string Music Man™ Studio Bass, Clean Fender Jazz Bass®, Epiphone™ Retro 60’s Bass, Hardcore Rock 5-string, Lakland™ Rock P-Bass and Chapman Stick®
333 Synth soundsources include brand new sounds: Novation™ Bass Station, Yamaha® CS-80, Cwejman™ Modular, Moog Minimoog™, Little Phatty™, Voyager™, Taurus™ Pedals, Korg MS-20, Oberheim 2 voice, ARP 2600, Roland Juno 60/106, Waldorf Pulse™, DSI Mopho™ & Tetra™, Roland TB-303, SH-101, Metasonics KV-100 Assblaster, SE-1, Omega, ATC-1 and many more
Newly developed 'Juicy Filter' and 'Power Filter' algorithms are ideal for thick, resonant synth bass sounds
Enhanced, remastered versions of original Trilogy core library
Bonus section of remastered classic ‘Bass Legends‘ library; featuring Abraham Laboriel, John Patitucci & Marcus Miller
SYSTEM FEATURES:
Powerfully simple interface design makes key features accessible to every user
'Custom Controls' bring the most useful editing capabilities for each patch right to the front panel
State of the art Browser with Searching, Attributes/Tags, Images
Advanced MIDI Learn and Automation parameter handling
High Definition streaming sample playback STEAM Engine technology
Integration with Omnisphere: Trilian patches open inside Omnisphere for editing & live performance stacks (Omnisphere version 1.1 or higher required for Trilian library integration)
Edit page offers powerful sound manipulation features: dual filters, advanced envelopes and full modulation matrix
8-part multitimbrality allows multiple articulations in a single plug-in with instant, seamless key-switching
Expandable sound architecture allows user customizable patches and unique new Bass sounds
Comprehensive integrated Reference Guide with search
Free Tutorial Videos available online to registered users
EFFECTS FEATURES:
Integrated, full-featured FX Racks - just like Omnisphere and Stylus RMX
Over 32 original FX Processors covering the full spectrum of signal processing including amp simulators and compressors, EQ and reverb and delays, unique processors and more
FX can be modulated, automated and MIDI Learned for powerful synthesis and real-time control options
System Requirements:
All Users:
2.4 GHz or higher processor
2GB RAM minimum, 4GB or more recommended
Dual Layer compatible DVD-ROM drive
50GB of free hard drive space
Mac Users:
OSX 10.5 Leopard or higher
Intel dual core processor or higher
AU, VST 2.4 or higher, RTAS capable host software
Audio Unit plugin requires host with support for "Cocoa" based plugins
Native 64-bit and 32-bit on OSX
6GB of RAM or more if using the Sample File Server
Windows Users:
VST 2.4 or higher, RTAS capable host software
Microsoft Windows 7/Vista
Native 64-bit and 32-bit on Windows
Trilian Features Overview Demo
Eric Persing, Creative Director and Spectrasonics founder takes us through an overview of Trilian's feature set.
Trilian Electric Demo
Eric Persing, Creative Director and Spectrasonics founder takes us through a tour of some of the electric bass sounds, articulations and features in Trilian, including the incredible sounding Chapman Stick.
Trilian Acoustic Demo
Eric Persing, Creative Director and Spectrasonics founder takes us through a tour of some of the acoustic bass sounds, like the upright bass (with over 21,000 samples), as well as some of the articulations and features found in Trilian's acoustic basses.
Trilian Synth Bass Demo
Eric Persing, Creative Director and Spectrasonics founder takes us through a tour of some of the synth bass sounds, including the new Juicy Filters that make Trilian the go-to instrument for your next club thumper.
Tutorial: Create an Electro Bass
This tutorial will guide you through the steps of creating a bass sound that is perfect for "Electro" influenced music, using Trilian from Spectrasonics.
George Duke + Greg Phillinganes - Old Skool Boogie Oogie
In this video, legendary keyboardists George Duke and Greg Phillinganes jam with our Trilian Total Bass Module - with Bob Wilson laying down his trademark drumming.
Larry Mitchell + Tony James - Trilian Retro Ballad
In this video, Grammy-winning Producer/Guitarist Larry Mitchell showcases the possibilities of triggering Spectrasonics Trilian Total Bass software virtual instrument from his MIDI Guitar. Drummer Tony James jams live with Larry to create a gorgeous and vibey original ballad. Be sure to check out the Behind the Scenes video to see how the session was done...Enjoy! :-)
Larry Mitchell + Tony James - Behind the Scenes
In this video, Grammy-winning Producer/Guitarist Larry Mitchell talks about the making of the videos showcasing the possibilities of triggering Spectrasonics Trilian Total Bass software virtual instrument from his MIDI Guitar. Drummer Tony James jams live with Larry to create three killer original tunes...Enjoy! :-)
Larry Mitchell + Tony James - Trilian Spy Rock
In this video, Grammy-winning Producer/Guitarist Larry Mitchell showcases the possibilities of triggering Spectrasonics Trilian Total Bass software virtual instrument from his MIDI Guitar. Drummer Tony James jams live with Larry to create a rocking original tune with a distinct "secret agent" vibe. Be sure to check out the Behind the Scenes video to see how the session was done...Enjoy! :-)
Larry Mitchell + Tony James - Trilian Funk Blues
In this video, Grammy-winning Producer/Guitarist Larry Mitchell showcases the possibilities of triggering Spectrasonics Trilian Total Bass software virtual instrument from his MIDI Guitar. Drummer Tony James jams live with Larry on a killer funk burner. Be sure to check out the Behind the Scenes video to see how the session was done...Enjoy! :-)
George Duke + Greg Phillinganes - The Face
In this video, legendary keyboardists George Duke and Greg Phillinganes jam with our Trilian Total Bass Module - with Bob Wilson laying down his trademark drumming.
Lyle Mays - Duo #1
In this video, legendary keyboardist Lyle Mays (Pat Metheny Group) and world-class drummer Alex Acuña (Weather Report) lay down an amazing, uptempo improvisation with the Acoustic Bass from our Trilian Total Bass Module and Omnisphere - both triggered in real-time from a MIDI'ed Grand Piano.
Lyle Mays - Behind the Scenes
In this video, we go behind the scenes of the recording session where legendary keyboardist Lyle Mays (Pat Metheny Group) and world-class drummer Alex Acuña (Weather Report) lay down some amazing improvisations with our Trilian and Omnisphere instruments.
Lyle Mays - Duo #2
In this video, legendary keyboardist Lyle Mays (Pat Metheny Group) and world-class drummer Alex Acuña (Weather Report) perform a beautiful improvised duet with the Doubled Fretless Bass from our Trilian Total Bass Module.
Josh Gabriel - Trilian Remix
In this video, electronic artist Josh Gabriel remixes his track "My Friend" with Trilian for all the synth parts and then takes the new mix out and spins it in his live set to see how it plays in the club.
George Duke + Greg Phillinganes - Samba GG
In this video, legendary keyboardists George Duke and Greg Phillinganes jam with our Trilian Total Bass Module - with Bob Wilson laying down his trademark drumming.
George Duke + Greg Phillinganes - Behind the Scenes
In this video, we go behind the scene of the recording session where legendary keyboardists George Duke and Greg Phillinganes jam with our Trilian Total Bass Module - with Bob Wilson laying down his trademark drumming.
Chris Vrenna - Performance Video
The series kicks off with Chris Vrenna of Nine Inch Nails fame creating a brand new track with Trilian's Hardcore Rock Bass.
Chris Vrenna - Behind the Scenes
Behind the scenes with Chris Vrenna of Nine Inch Nails fame creating a brand new track with Trilian's Hardcore Rock Bass.
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Future Music
"The only bass plug-in you need? Absolutely… if you can't find the bass you need here, you're doing something wrong."
Keyboard
"A musical instrument that begs to be played, Trilian isn't just the best bass instrument on the market, it sets the gold standard for years to come."
Lyle Mays
"The fact that Trilian is so well integrated with Omnisphere is really a plus in my mind. This takes it to a whole new level."
Music Tech
"Yet another triumph for Spectrasonics… an exhaustive collection of some of the best bass sounds we've ever heard... Easily the most comprehensive source of bass sounds."
Pro Sound News
"A dream come true for anyone seeking acoustic, electric or synth bass sounds."
