Contemporary Soloist: Bass completes Sonixinema’s groundbreaking orchestral collection, delivering the profound depth and raw emotional character missing from traditional bass libraries. Performed by renowned bassist Seth Bennett and captured in exquisite detail at London’s iconic Air Edel Studios, this instrument brings the authentic sonic texture heard in scores by Hildur Guðnadóttir, Jóhann Jóhannsson, and Jed Kurzel directly to your compositions.

Close the gap in your virtual orchestration toolkit with a bass sound that’s raw, soulful, and genuinely inspiring.
17 Revolutionary Articulations That Transcend Convention

Contemporary Soloist: Bass breaks new ground with a comprehensive suite of articulations rarely found in standard libraries:

• Expressive Legato for fluid melodic ages
• Dark Sustains adding profound depth to your arrangements
• Aggressive Shorts for immediate impact and tension
• Gypsy Pizzicato delivering distinctive rhythmic character
• Irregular Riccochets creating unpredictable textural elements
• Twisted Tremolo for organically evolving tension
• Col Legno providing percussive wooden strikes
• Arpeggio Crossings for fluid patterns and movement
• Warped Sustains that transform and evolve
• Circular Bowing producing hypnotic undercurrents
• Harmonic Falls, Wavers, and Glissandos for ethereal movement
• Seagull Screeches delivering distinctive high-tension effects
• Dynamic Crescendos and Decrescendos for building and releasing tension
• Percussive Body Taps for rhythmic punctuation and unique sound design

Meticulous Sonic Capture for Uncompromising Detail
Every nuance of Seth Bennett’s masterful performance was captured using over 10 carefully selected modern and vintage microphones, giving you five distinct perspectives to shape your sound:

• Close Mono for direct, focused presence
• Close Stereo for intimate detail with width
• Mid for balanced room character
• Far for atmospheric depth and ambience
• Mix for an instantly production-ready balance

Creative Control Through Intuitive Design
Our custom interface puts powerful sound-shaping capabilities at your fingertips:

• Over 50 Custom Presets for instant inspiration
• Advanced Effects Suite including filters, reverbs, and distortion
• Intuitive Controls designed for both speed and creative depth

Technical Precision Without Compromise

• Works with the FREE Kontakt Player 5.8.0+
• 8.2 GB of uncompressed, meticulously edited samples
• Instant via Native Access

The Bassist Behind the Sound
Seth Bennett brings his considerable expertise from both jazz and classical worlds, delivering articulations that blend traditional mastery with contemporary innovation. His unique approach captures the full expressive range of the contrabass, from subtle textures to commanding presence.

Recorded in the Perfect Acoustic Environment
Air Edel Studios in London is renowned for its intimate acoustic properties that reveal the true character of solo instruments. This legendary space provided the ideal environment to capture the bass’s raw essence and soulful resonance.

Transform Your Cinematic Sound Palette
Whether scoring for film, crafting ambient textures, or producing contemporary classical music, Contemporary Soloist: Bass delivers the authentic, character-rich foundation that defines today’s most compelling soundtracks.