MODO BASS 2 vs Trilian
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which sampler to buy.
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Trilian and MODO BASS 2 both cover bass, but one is a deep multi-sampled bass instrument while the other is a physical-modeling electric bass specialist.
The key difference
Trilian is a broad sampled bass universe (electric, acoustic, synth). MODO BASS models electric basses with articulations and performance detail.
Choose MODO BASS 2 for expressive modeled electric bass performances.
Choose Trilian for a huge multi-sampled bass library including synth basses.
Which should you buy?
Trilian for breadth and cinematic/synth bass coverage; MODO BASS for realistic electric bass performance modeling.
Specs compared
| MODO BASS 2 | Trilian | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | $299 |
| Dubspot Score | 8.6 | 8.9 |
| Formats | VST 2, VST 3, AAX, Audio Units (Mac only), Standalone | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Bass models | 22 physically modeled basses (8 new in v2) | — |
| Synthesis | Modal synthesis (no samples; no hard-drive space for sample content) | — |
| String configurations | 4, 5, or 6 strings | — |
| Pickup models | 32 pickup models | — |
| Playing styles | Finger, slap, pick, and mute articulations | — |
| MIDI patterns | Over 1,500 included | — |
| Platform/architecture | 64-bit; Mac (macOS 10.13+) and Windows (Windows 10+) | — |
| Product type | — | deep multi-sampled bass instrument |
| Developer | — | Spectrasonics |
| Typical price | — | $299 |
| Formats | — | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Primary job | — | electric, acoustic, and synth bass coverage |
| Catalog status | — | Current as of 2026 |
MODO BASS 2 vs Trilian: FAQ
Which is better for fingerstyle bass?
MODO BASS is built for modeled electric performance. Trilian also covers electric basses via samples.
Which has more synth bass?
Trilian generally goes deeper on synth and hybrid bass content.
Do I need both?
Only if bass is central and you want both modeling and deep sampling approaches.
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