Arturia Pure Sub v1.0.1 is a software bass synthesizer consisting of three independent layers: sub-bass (core), harmonics, and texture. Each layer is generated and processed separately, then passes through a shared filter, effects chain, and output stage. The architecture is designed specifically for creating electronic basslines, including 808s, sub-basses, Reese, as well as distorted and textured variations.
Sub Section
The Sub section controls the level, phase, and pitch of the fundamental tone independently of harmonic components. Sub Regen is a dedicated function that processes the entire signal with filters, distortion, and effects, then replaces only the low frequencies of the output signal with a clean, phase-stable version of the original fundamental tone, maintaining amplitude consistency when played back on sound systems.
Harmonics Section
The Harmonics section includes two modules: Pressure, which generates low-density harmonic components using a dedicated waveform editor, and Reese, which generates wide, high-density unison tones. A dedicated Pitch Envelope function shapes the attack and pitch movement independently of the amplitude envelope, and a key-linked EQ ensures timbre consistency throughout the entire register.
Texture Section
The Texture section adds a third layer with two modes: Texture, which mixes noise samples with the signal using ring modulation, amplitude modulation, or distortion; and Corroder, which adds noise, sine, saw, or square wave sources with a fixed frequency or key-based frequency. All three layers can be independently connected to a filter.
Filter and Processing
The filter section offers over 40 modes. Following the filter is a subprocessor with 33 modes of distortion, tone correction, and saturation, with a global volume control and six macros for tone shaping. A 12-slot effects rack with 18 available effects provides further processing, with the ability to save presets for each rack.
Maximizer and Modulation
The maximizer at the end of the chain offers Soft (transparent) and Hard (clipping, aggressive) modes, as well as EQ, compression, and multiband processing. Modulation includes three envelopes, six flexible slots for modulators with envelope sources, function, random sequence, step sequencer, and voice modulator, four assignable macros, a modulation sidechain function, key expression, and MPE including slides.
Features
- Three independent synthesis layers: Sub, Harmonics, Texture
- Sub section with independent level, phase, and pitch controls
- Sub Regen function preserves clean, phase-stable fundamental tone
- Harmonics: Pressure mode and Reese mode with pitch envelope control
- Texture: Texture mode and Corroder mode
- Over 40 filter modes
- Sub processor with 33 modes, global volume, 6 macros
- FX Rack: 12 slots, 18 effects, storable presets
- Maximizer: Soft and Hard modes with EQ, compression, and multiband processing
- Modulation: 3 envelopes, 6 flexible modulator slots
- Modulation sidechain function
- 4 customizable macros with keyboard expression
- MPE support including slides
- 300 factory presets with resizable GUI and in-app tutorials
- NKS compatible and MTS-ESP microtuning compatible
What’s New in v1.0.1
- No more crashes when using AMD GPUs with architecture starting from RDNA2
- Fixed a recall issue with the Harmonic Engine
Format and Compatibility
Formats: VST, VST3, AAX, SAL for Windows.
Compatible with major DAWs including Ableton Live, FL Studio, Cubase, Studio One, Reaper, Pro Tools, and Bitwig.
File Size: 308.7 MB
