Basstard for Fractal FM3/FM9

Distorted bass presets for Fractal FM3/FM9 heavy mixes

Basstard is for producers and bassists who need bass to stay aggressive under modern metal guitars without turning into mud. It gives you 25 distorted bass presets for FM3/FM9, each built around heavy low-end control and mix-ready grind.

What problem it solves

• The bass disappears under down-tuned guitars.
• The low end is big but undefined.
• The distortion sounds good solo but gets harsh in the full mix.
• You need bass tones that support heavy guitars instead of fighting them.

What you get

• 25 distorted bass presets: deep-tuned for rock, metal and modern heavy production.
• Custom cabinet IRs: each preset uses its own IR for a locked-in low-end shape.
• Mix-focused voicing: designed to sit below guitars while keeping attack and aggression.
• Fast workflow: load a preset and adjust to your bass, tuning and production.

Requirements

• Device: Fractal FM3 or FM9.
• Firmware: FM3 12.0+ / FM9 11.0+.
• Format: 25 presets plus custom IRs.
• FRFR cabinet or direct recording workflow recommended.

Use Basstard when the bass needs to feel like part of the heavy guitar wall while still keeping the mix controlled.