PULSE is the mutha of all bass modules and has been created for those with ‘issues’.

The idea behind this particular module was quite simple: to create a bass module that not only boasts some very distinct oscillators but also provides ‘layers’ to ..er…layer the primary oscillators with. These layers have been processed with comb filtering and some specific phase cancellation to provide acres of scope for layering sounds.

Married to this 7 oscillator facility comes a ton of warping and mauling tools. Ring, Scuzz, Chrome, Colour and so on, describe beautifully what the functions do and they came from a very disturbed place. And if that wasn’t enough, well, I threw in a detailed WOBBLE section for those of you that are into Dubstep. The rest is sheer saturation and distortion mayhem but in a clear kinda way…if you know what I ..er mean…

Chaining specific effects and dynamics into single function knobs and dials not only makes it easy to run deep edits on the go but it makes for a much more pleasing approach to sound design. Additionally, the whole concept of making everything simple and beautiful gave me an insight into how to design a functioning GUI whilst maintaining control. The decision to chain and condense effects and dynamics into single functions was made to help beginners and intermediates understand and utilize commonly desired processes, and this is no more evident than that which we whisper amongst ourselves: PULSE!

The real power of PULSE lies not only in the layering process but the actual processing of the effects and dynamics.

If you like your bass modules to have the bog standard waveforms coupled with a few token effects then sod off! However, if, like me, you like things a tad EXTREME then PULSE will make you moist.

Oh, and DON’T touch ‘THAT DIAL’ in the middle. Not unless you’ve eaten and had your iron tablets.