MODO MAX is a bundle from IK Multimedia that pairs the physically modeled bass instrument MODO BASS 2 with the MODO DRUM 1.5 software, both built on real-time modal synthesis rather than samples.
MODO MAX at a glance
| Developer | IK Multimedia |
|---|---|
| Type | Instruments / Virtual Instruments |
| Formats | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows, macOS 10.9 or later |
| Apple Silicon | Native |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| RAM | 8 GB or more |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €356.99 |
What MODO MAX does
Instead of playing back recordings, MODO BASS 2 calculates each string’s response in real time, modeling how the string moves and how the player’s hand and fingers touch it. The developer describes the instrument as the first physically modeled electric bass virtual instrument, and because no samples are used, the installation takes up very little memory.
The Patterns section has been redesigned with new grooves, and every pattern was performed by professional bass players. Full MIDI control includes MIDI Learn and keyswitches.
Key features
- String and instrument setup. String force, fingers used, pick thickness and technique can be set, as can string number, scale, tuning, gauge, construction, action and age.
- Pickups and electronics. Thirty-two interchangeable pickups can be chosen with volume, active or passive electronics, a parametric EQ and an under-bridge piezo pickup blend.
- Stomp boxes and amps. Seven bass stomp box effects can be placed in a four-slot chain, and two solid state and tube amps derived from AmpliTube sit after the effects, with a global bypass and FX/amp routing.
- Fretless conversion. The controls can turn any standard electric bass model into a fretless one, and two fretless models are included in the set.
- Patterns and grooves. The Patterns section offers instant audition of grooves, with controls for finding the backbone or a fuller feel of a part.
- Resizable interface and MIDI. The interface can be resized, and full MIDI control with MIDI Learn and keyswitches is available.
Compatibility
MODO MAX is available as VST3, VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS (64-bit). It requires macOS 10.9 or higher, has native support for Apple Silicon processors and needs 8 GB of RAM.
MODO MAX compared with similar plugins
Soul Bass from UVI runs on Windows and macOS and is listed as an instrument. Ample Bass Jaco Fretless from Ample Sound is an instrument in VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone formats for Windows and macOS. MODO MAX is the physically modeled option among these, while the Ample entries are instruments with formats including Standalone.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MODO MAX | IK Multimedia | Virtual Instruments | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €356.99 |
| Soul Bass | UVI | Virtual Instruments | Windows, macOS | €30.74 (regular €98.18) | |
| Ample Bass Jaco Fretless | Ample Sound | Virtual Instruments | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone | Windows, macOS | €123.96 |
| Ample Bass Upright | Ample Sound | Virtual Instruments | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone | Windows, macOS | €157.68 |
| Stage-73 V | Arturia | Synth | VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone | Windows, macOS | €98.18 |
Price and availability
MODO MAX was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €356.99. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
MODO MAX FAQ
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Is MODO MAX available as a torrent or magnet link?
The bundle is shared as a torrent or magnet link in some listings, often packed as .rar or .iso alongside the MODO DRUM 1.5 files.