Basshead Overview - AngelicVibes

meet basshead.

basshead is a vst instrument that generates 808 and bass sounds from midi input. it plays its own wav-based sounds rather than processing incoming audio.

installation.

keep the basshead presets folder in one permanent location. when you first load basshead, the plugin will ask you to find that folder.

01 / mac

place the basshead presets folder somewhere safe, such as desktop, documents, or an external drive. don't move it after setting it up.
copy the plugin files to their corresponding folders:

basshead.vst → Macintosh HD/Library/Audio/Plug-ins/VST basshead.vst3 → Macintosh HD/Library/Audio/Plug-ins/VST3 basshead.component → Macintosh HD/Library/Audio/Plug-ins/Components

restart your mac.
open your daw, load basshead, and select the basshead presets folder when prompted.
once selected, basshead is ready to use.

02 / windows

save the basshead presets folder somewhere secure, such as desktop or documents.
copy the plugin files into their respective folders:

basshead.dll → C:/Program Files/VSTPlugins basshead.vst3 → C:/Program Files/Common Files/VST3

open your daw and load basshead.
when prompted, choose the saved basshead presets folder. basshead will then load.

system requirements.

macau / vst3

windowsvst3

file size3 gb

compatible with major daws, excluding pro tools.

top bar.

the top section of the interface, shown above.

sound controls.

output

controls the overall master volume.

pitch

fine-tune from −1 to +1 semitone.

attack

adjusts the sound's fade-in.

decay

sets how quickly the sound drops after its initial hit.

sustain

controls the level held after decay.

release

controls how the sound fades out.

distortion slider

mixes in distortion intensity for added grit.

effects section.

distortion knob

adds punch and texture to the sound.

room

creates space and depth.

chorus

adds movement and thickness to basslines.

spread

widens the stereo image for a fuller mix.

filter

removes unwanted frequencies.

glide

creates smooth pitch transitions and slides.

troubleshooting.

plugin not showing in your daw

make sure your daw has scanned for newly installed plugins. if basshead still doesn't appear, quit and reopen your daw.

clipping or unusual pops on certain 808s

basshead is a rompler that plays wav samples. when a new note triggers, it can cut off the previous wav sample and cause a slight click or pop. use basshead's lowpass filter or an external eq to roll off high frequencies and reduce the effect.

important: basshead is a vst instrument designed to generate 808 and bass sounds through midi input. it does not process or alter incoming audio.