MODO BASS 2 vs XO
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which sampler to buy.
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Specs compared
| MODO BASS 2 | XO | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Dubspot Score | 8.6 | 8.6 |
| Formats | VST 2, VST 3, AAX, Audio Units (Mac only), Standalone | VST, VST3, AU, AAX, Standalone |
| 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+) | — |
| Included sounds | — | 8700+ one-shot samples |
| Beat presets | — | 240+ fully editable beat presets |
| Plugin formats | — | 64-bit VST, VST3, AU, AAX, plus standalone application |
| macOS requirement | — | macOS 10.13 or later (64-bit) |
| Windows requirement | — | Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit) |
| Installation | — | Internet connection required during installation |
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