8.3Great
EZbass is bass software with two sound libraries, MIDI basslines, audio-to-MIDI conversion and tools for creating realistic bass performances.
Plugin comparison
EZbass vs Kontakt 8
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which sampler to buy.
Independent score / workflow fit / buying signal
Contenders
The side-by-side
8.7Great
Kontakt 8 is Native Instruments' software sampler platform for hosting and building virtual instruments, available as a plugin or standalone app.
Score verdict
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, Kontakt 8 comes out ahead (8.7). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | EZbass | Kontakt 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $179 | $299 |
| Dubspot Score | 8.3 | 8.7 |
| Formats | VST, VST3, AU, AAX, Standalone | Standalone, VST3, AU (macOS), AAX |
| Included basses | 2 (Modern Alembic-style and Vintage Fender Jazz) | — |
| Lowest playable note (Core Library) | A0 | — |
| Hard disk space required | 5 GB free | — |
| RAM | 4 GB minimum (8 GB or more recommended) | — |
| OS support | Windows 10 or newer (64-bit); macOS 10.13 or higher (Intel or Apple silicon) | — |
| Authorizations | 2 active simultaneously, up to 4 total | — |
| macOS formats (64-bit) | — | Standalone, VST3, AU, AAX |
| Windows formats (64-bit) | — | Standalone, VST3, AAX |
| Factory Library 2 | — | 40 GB ready-to-use instrument toolset included |
| CPU / RAM | — | Intel Core i5 or equivalent / Apple Silicon; 4 GB RAM (6 GB recommended) |
| Disk space | — | 2 GB free; 52 GB for complete installation |
| Free Player version | — | Kontakt 8 Player hosts NI and third-party Kontakt instruments at no cost |
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