# Synth Bass — Instrument

> Synthesized bass sound. Electronic, modern, precise. Replaces or augments traditional bass.

## Type
Synthesizer producing bass frequencies.

## Sub-types
- **Sub-bass** — pure low sine wave
- **Analog synth bass** — Moog warmth (classic)
- **Wobble bass** — dubstep (LFO modulated)
- **FM bass** — DX7 style (80s pop)
- **Reese bass** — drum and bass (multiple detuned saws)
- **Pluck synth bass** — short attack
- **Acid bass** — TB-303 squelchy

## Famous synth basses
- Moog Minimoog (analog warm)
- Roland TB-303 (acid)
- Yamaha DX7 (FM 80s)
- Modern: serum, massive (software)

## Sound character
- Precise (machine-tight)
- Sub-frequencies often
- Variable (any character possible)
- Doesn't decay naturally (controlled)

## Playing styles
- Sustained sub-bass notes
- Funky synth bass lines
- Wobble (dubstep)
- Acid 16th notes (TB-303)
- Melodic bass

## Genre fit
- Electronic (essential)
- EDM
- Modern pop
- Hip-hop (alongside 808)
- Synthwave (analog feel)
- Modern R&B
- Funk (synth bass)

## For Suno
```
[Synth bass: warm analog Moog-style bass, sustained notes, 80s pop feel]
```

```
[Synth bass: TB-303 acid style, squelchy 16th note pattern, electronic dance]
```

## When to use
Electronic / pop / hip-hop / EDM contexts. When precision needed. Modern sound. Avoid in folk / acoustic / classical.
